About Peter Wright
Lived 1931 – 2002 (aged 71). Peter Wright was a British rugby union player.
Thomas Peter Wright (28 February 1931 – 22 April 2002) was an English rugby union international.
Biography Born in Roxby, Lincolnshire, Wright was educated at The Judd School and played his early rugby for Tonbridge.
Wright, a prop, joined Blackheath in 1954 and went on to captain the club in the early 1960s. He was capped 13 times by England from 1960 to 1962 and toured South Africa with the 1962 British Lions.
A brewery worker by profession, Wright died of a heart attack in 2002 at the age of 71.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Peter Wright?
English rugby union player
When was Peter Wright born?
Peter Wright was born on 28 February 1931.
When did Peter Wright die?
Peter Wright died on 22 April 2002.
What was Peter Wright's occupation?
Peter Wright was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Peter Wright?
Peter Wright was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Peter Wright (rugby union, born 1931)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter Wright. https://biography.guide/peter-wright-rugby-union-player/
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