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Dick Collopy

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Dick Collopy
Full nameRichard J. Collopy
Date of birth(1899-05-02)2 May 1899
Place of birthDublin, Ireland
Notable relative(s)George Collopy (father)
Bill Collopy (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Front row
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1923–25 Ireland 13 (0)

Richard J. Collopy was an Irish international rugby union player.

Born in Dublin, Collopy was the son of 1890s Ireland forward George Collopy.[1]

Collopy suffered severe injuries serving as a lieutenant in the Royal Air Force during World War I.[1]

A strong scrummager, Collopy was a tireless forward and played for Bective Rangers. He joined his brother Willie in the Ireland front row in 1923 and was a regular fixture in the team for three Five Nations campaign, also appearing once against the All Blacks.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ a b "A Family Record". Dublin Evening Telegraph. 8 February 1924.
  2. ^ "R. J. Collopy (Bective Rangers)". Sport (Dublin). 1 November 1924.
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