About Peter Rothwell
Lived 1929 – 2013 (aged 84). Peter Rothwell was an Australian rugby union player.
Peter Ratcliffe Rothwell (7 July 1929 – 12 September 2013) was an Australian rugby union international.
Educated at North Sydney Technical High School, Rothwell was a Northern Suburbs fullback, capped four times for the Wallabies. He made his way into the national team in 1951, for a home series against the All Blacks, having impressed with his accurate goal-kicking for New South Wales. After playing all three Tests in the series, Rothwell made only one further Wallabies appearance, in a win over Fiji at the Sydney Cricket Ground in 1952.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Peter Rothwell?
Australian rugby union player
When was Peter Rothwell born?
Peter Rothwell was born on 7 July 1929.
When did Peter Rothwell die?
Peter Rothwell died on 12 September 2013.
What was Peter Rothwell's occupation?
Peter Rothwell was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Peter Rothwell?
Peter Rothwell was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Peter Rothwell (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter Rothwell. https://biography.guide/peter-rothwell-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Peter Rothwell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/peter-rothwell-rugby-union-player/.
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