Peter Lupton

Peter Lupton (born 7 March 1982) is a dual code rugby footballer who currently plays rugby union for New England Free Jacks in the Major League Rugby competition. His position of choice is as a loose forward, though he can also play in a number of other positions. He has also played rugby league where he represented the Wales national team from 2011 to 2014.

Background

Lupton was born in Whitehaven, Cumbria, England.

Career

Rugby League

He has previously played for Workington Town in Championship 1 and Crusaders in the Super League.

Whilst playing for the Castleford, and the Crusaders he played centre, stand-off, scrum-half or loose forward.

Lupton has previously played for the London Broncos, the Leeds Rhinos and Hull F.C.

Lupton was named in the Welsh preliminary squad for the 2011 Rugby League Four Nations. He qualifies to play for Wales based on residency. He made his début in a warm-up match against Ireland, but did not feature in the tournament.

In October 2013, Lupton played in the Rugby League World Cup.

In October 2014, Lupton captained Wales in the 2014 European Cup.

In March 2015, Lupton signed for Barrow Raiders

In 2016, Lupton signed with the Boston 13s in the USARL, taking on both player and coaching duties and helping them to the Northern Conference Final that same year.

Rugby Union

In the fall of 2018, Lupton signed with the New England Free Jacks in the MLR.