Peter Wright, who won 21 caps at prop for Scotland between 1992 and 1996, and toured New Zealand with the British Lions in 1993, has proved an inspiration at Glasgow Hawks. In the 2004-5 season Wright coached them to a BT League and Cup double, beating Dundee HSFP 29-17 in the cup final on the international pitch at Murrayfield. He is also a Scottish Rugby development officer in Dumfries and Galloway. Wright started his coaching at Murrayfield Wanderers, leading them to the SRU Bowl in 2000, before joining Hawks.

He is a former blacksmith and Boroughmuir player.