Peter Browne (rugby union)

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{{Infobox rugby biography

| name = Peter Browne

| image = File:Peter Browne LQ 2016.jpg

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| birth_name = Peter Browne

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1987|10|25}}

| birth_place = Bristol, England

| height = {{height|m=1.95}}

| weight = {{convert|111|kg|stlb lb|0|abbr=on}}http://www.ulsterrugby.com/team/player.php?PlayId=61936#.V8jE6D595o4 {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}

| ru_currentteam = Ulster

| ru_currentposition = Lock / Flanker

| position = Lock / Flanker

| amatyears1 =

| amatteam1 =

| ru_amupdate =

| years1 = 2007–2010

| years2 = 2010–2013

| years3 = 2013–2015

| years4 = 2015–2018

| clubs1 = Newcastle Falcons

| clubs2 = Harlequins

| clubs3 = London Welsh

| clubs4 = Ulster

| apps1 = 27

| apps2 = 31

| apps3 = 23

| apps4 = 22

| points1 = 0

| points2 = 0

| points3 = 10

| points4 = 10

| ru_clubupdate = 14 Nov 2016

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| school = Dean Close School

| university = Durham University

}}

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.{{Cite web |title=Ep. 28 – Peter Browne: Professional rugby player |url=https://christiansinsport.org.uk/resources/ep-28-peter-browne-professional-rugby-player/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=Christians in Sport |language=en}}

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.{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=Leonard Browne profile |url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonard-browne-89809137/?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Egoogle%2Ecom%2F&originalSubdomain=uk}}

On Tuesday 16 October 2018, Peter Browne announced his retirement from professional rugby for medical reasons involving multiple concussions.{{Cite web |title=Ep. 28 – Peter Browne: Professional rugby player |url=https://christiansinsport.org.uk/resources/ep-28-peter-browne-professional-rugby-player/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=Christians in Sport |language=en}}

Pete Browne currently works for Christians in Sport as their Rugby Lead and as a member of their International Team.{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=Peter Browne profile |url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-browne-1190a7171/?originalSubdomain=uk}}