He was offered a place at Durham University in the same week in May 2021 that he signed his first professional contract with the Newcastle Falcons.
[7] Pepper scored three tries in his first seven appearances for Newcastle prior to signing a new two-year contract with the club in April 2023.
[9] In April 2024, Pepper agreed to join Bath Rugby from the 2024-25 season, on a three-year contract.
[10] He made a try-scoring league debut for Bath on 29 September 2024, in their opening Premiership Rugby fixture of the season, an away win at Leicester Tigers.
[14] On 10 March 2024, Pepper was called up to train with the senior England squad by coach Steve Borthwick for the conclusion of their 2024 Six Nations campaign.