Career
In union he represented Australia and in league he played in the NSWRFL Premiership for the Western Suburbs and Newtown clubs. Son of record-breaking Manly-Warringah rugby league player Ron Rowles, Peter, a fly-half, was born in Wollongong, New South Wales and claimed a total of 2 international rugby caps for Australia. He played three seasons with the Western Suburbs Magpies in 1977, 1978 and 1980.
In 1978 Rowles set the Western Suburbs club"s record for most points in a season with 215 (8 tries, 94 goals, 3 field goals).
He switched to Newtown Jets in 1979. Peter Rowles retired in 1981.
