Pete loved his rugby right from school, through college, at Ealing and after his playing career. He first played for Ealing in 1973 as a guest for Tom Fishers’ 3rd XV in an away match at Biggleswade while still at Hatfield Poly doing his BA Business Studies. I was pack leader and Pete played a blinder at No 8 scoring an early try for us.
After his Ealing playing & touring years Pete and I went to various matches together including England matches at Twickenham & in Dublin. We also went on the Lions tour to South Africa in ’97; to France for the RWC in 2007 going to all four group matches in Lens, Paris – Parc des Princes, Nantes & Paris – Stade Francais; and finally, to the Hong Kong 7s in 2018. Not only have a lost a dear brother I’ve also lost my rugby touring partner. Had his health been better I’m sure we would have been in France for the RWC 2023. Sadly, he was taken much too soon at 67. I’d also like to take this opportunity to say thanks to everyone who has posted an obituary for Pete. I hope to see as many of you as possible at Pete’s wake at the club later this year.
