Garath Archer (born 15 December 1974 in Durham) is an English former rugby union player.
In total Archer earned 21 caps for England, including games at the 1999 World Cup.
At club level he began his career at Newcastle Falcons and made 20 appearances for them as they won the 1997-98 Premiership.
[3] Archer made his debut international appearance for England during March 1996 in the Five Nations that season, in a match against Scotland.
He played eight times for England the following year, and in 1999 was included in the English squad for the 1999 World Cup in Wales.