Dominic Peters (born 11 December 1978 in Acton) is an English former professional rugby league footballer.
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| Full name | Dominic Peters | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 11 December 1978 Acton, London, England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 15 st 9 lb (99 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Centre, Second-row | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Peters played for the London Broncos in the Super League. He has also played for the London Skolars. Dom Peters has also played for London Wasps.[3]
Dominic Peters' position of choice was as a wing. He could also operate in the second-row.
Early career
editDom Peters was introduced to Rugby Union at Gunnersbury Catholic School, Brentford, Middlesex. It was here that he was recognised as a strong and powerful winger, scoring many tries over a few seasons with the 1st team, helping them on their way to win the Middlesex County Cup for three years in a row from 1995–97.
Dom Peters was seen as a shining example for all inner-city children wanting to get into professional sport after coming through the Broncos youth system.[4] He was seen as a highly promising winger when injury-free.[5]
Drug Controversy
editLondon Broncos terminated the contract of Dominic Peters after he was handed a 12-month ban by the RFL for taking the banned drug stanozolol.[6][7][8] Peters had the remaining 12 months of his contract torn up after he was banned for steroid abuse.[9]
Representative Football
editPeters was a Lancashire Origin player, despite being London born and bred.[10][11]
Peters played in the first and only fixture of West Indies v South Africa in 2004. He played in the second-row and scored a try.
Dom Peters is a Rugby Union international with Barbados.[12]
References
edit- ^ "Player Summary: Dominic Peters". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org
- ^ "London Wasps squad for tonight's game". London Wasps. 19 September 2004. Archived from the original on 5 June 2011. Retrieved 19 October 2007.
- ^ "In a league of his own". BBC. n.d. Retrieved 19 October 2007.
- ^ Hadfield, Dave (15 June 2003). "Griffin helps push back boundaries". London: Independent. Retrieved 19 October 2007.[dead link]
- ^ "Broncos sack Peters". BBC. 23 May 2003. Retrieved 19 October 2007.
- ^ "Trio fail drugs tests". BBC. 27 May 2003. Retrieved 19 October 2007.
- ^ "Peters forced out after drug ban". Ealing News. 5 June 2003. Archived from the original on 24 August 2002. Retrieved 19 October 2007.
- ^ "Peters 'devastated' by ban". BBC. 30 May 2003. Retrieved 19 October 2007.
- ^ Hadfield, Dave (22 May 2001). "Peters enticed by red rose call". London: Independent. Archived from the original on 21 November 2007. Retrieved 19 October 2007.
- ^ "Lancashire bloom after long wait". London: Telegraph. 5 June 2001. Retrieved 19 October 2007.[dead link]
- ^ Hadfield, Dave (5 October 2005). "Bajans on the march". London: Telegraph. Archived from the original on 21 November 2007. Retrieved 19 October 2007.