Peter Browne (rugby union)

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Peter Browne
Peter Browne LQ 2016.jpg
Birth namePeter Browne
Date of birth (1987-10-25) 25 October 1987 (age 37)
Place of birth Bristol, England
Height1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight111 kg (17 st 7 lb; 245 lb) [1]
School Dean Close School
University Durham University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock / Flanker
Current team Ulster
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2007–2010 Newcastle Falcons 27 (0)
2010–2013 Harlequins 31 (0)
2013–2015 London Welsh 23 (10)
2015–2018 Ulster 22 (10)
Correct as of 14 Nov 2016

Peter Browne (born 25 October 1987) was a professional rugby union player, having most recently played for Ulster Rugby, having left London Welsh at the end of the 2014–15 season.

He was previously at Harlequins and Newcastle Falcons. [2]

Educated at Dean Close School, Cheltenham, Browne went on to become a theology student at Durham University. Browne made his first team debut for the Newcastle Falcons against London Wasps during the 2007/8 season.

Capped by England Students that same year, he can play at either back row (Number eight) and second row (Lock). He is also eligible to play for Ireland through his father, Rev. Leonard Browne, who was previously the Headmaster of Dean Close Preparatory School. [3]

On Tuesday 16 October 2018, Peter Browne announced his retirement from professional rugby for medical reasons involving multiple concussions. [4]

Pete Browne currently works for Christians in Sport as their Rugby Lead and as a member of their International Team. [5]

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References

  1. ↑ http://www.ulsterrugby.com/team/player.php?PlayId=61936#.V8jE6D595o4 [ dead link ]
  2. ↑ "Ep. 28 - Peter Browne: Professional rugby player". Christians in Sport. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  3. ↑ "Leonard Browne profile". 12 July 2024.
  4. ↑ "Ep. 28 - Peter Browne: Professional rugby player". Christians in Sport. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  5. ↑ "Peter Browne profile". 12 July 2024.


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