Peter Browne (rugby union)

Peter Browne
Birth name	Peter Browne
Date of birth	25 October 1987 (age 37)
Place of birth	Bristol, England
Height	1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight	111 kg (17 st 7 lb; 245 lb)
School	Dean Close School
University	Durham University
Rugby union career
Position(s)
Position(s)	Lock / Flanker
Current team	Ulster
Senior career
Years	Team
2007–2010; 2010–2013; 2013–2015; 2015–2018	Newcastle Falcons; Harlequins; London Welsh; Ulster
	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]