Dominic Peters
Quick Facts
Biography
Dominic Peters, born 11 December 1978 in Acton, is an English rugby league player.
Peters played for the London Broncos in the European Super League. He has also played for London Skolars. Dom Peters has also played for London Wasps.
Dominic Peters' position of choice was as a Wing. He could also operate in the Second-row.
Early career
Dom Peters was introduced to Rugby Union at Gunnersbury Catholic School, Brentford, Middlesex. It was here that he was recognised as a strong and powerful winger, scoring many tries over a few seasons with the 1st team, helping them on their way to win the Middlesex County Cup for three years in a row from 1995-97.
Dom Peters was seen as a shining example for all inner-city children wanting to get into professional sport after coming through the Broncos youth system. He was seen as a highly promising winger when injury-free.
Drug Controversy
London Broncos terminated the contract of Dominic Peters after he was handed a 12-month ban by the RFL for taking the banned drug stanozolol. Peters had the remaining 12 months of his contract torn up after he was banned for steroid abuse.
Representative Football
Peters was a Lancashire Origin player, despite being London born and bred.
Dom Peters is a Rugby Union international with Barbados.