Derek Peter Hepburn (15 March 1920 — 30 April 1996) was a Scottish international rugby union player.[1]

Peter Hepburn
Full nameDerek Peter Hepburn
Date of birth(1920-03-15)15 March 1920
Place of birthLondon, England
Date of death30 April 1996(1996-04-30) (aged 76)
Place of deathMilton on Stour, England
SchoolEastbourne College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre / Stand-off
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1947–49 Scotland 9 (4)

Born in London, Hepburn was educated at Eastbourne College and served as an Army major in World War II.[2]

Hepburn began playing rugby for Essex club Woodford as a teenager before the war, where he remained through his career, despite offers from more high-profile teams.[3] He made his Scotland debut as a stand-off in their loss to the Wallabies in 1947 and contributed a drop goal. His next four caps, in the 1948 Five Nations, were also as a stand-off, forming a partnership with Dallas Allardice. He was switched to centre for his four 1949 Five Nations matches.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ "D. P. Hepburn in Scottish Trial". Nottingham Journal. 8 December 1949.
  2. ^ a b "Derek Peter Hepburn". The Scotsman. 3 May 1996.
  3. ^ "Peter Hepburn Uncertain For More Big Rugby". Daily Herald. 2 November 1949.
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