Colin Cooper (rugby union)

Colin Cooper
Full nameColin Gary Cooper
Date of birth (1959-02-22) 22 February 1959 (age 65)
Place of birthWaitara, New Zealand
SchoolWaitara High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Number 8, Lock, Flanker
Current team Chiefs
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1979–1987 Taranaki 101 (96)
Correct as of 27 April 2019
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1982–1983 New Zealand Māori 3 (0)
1982 New Zealand Juniors 1 (0)
Correct as of 27 April 2019
Coaching career
Years Team
1993–1998 Taranaki (assistant)
1999–2002 Taranaki
2001 New Zealand U21
2002 Crusaders (assistant)
2003–2010 Hurricanes
2005–2007 Junior All Blacks
2010–2017 Taranaki
2013–2017 Māori All Blacks
2018–2019 Chiefs
Correct as of 27 April 2019

Colin Gary Cooper (born 22 February 1959) is a New Zealand professional rugby union coach and former player. He is the former head coach of the Chiefs.[1] Cooper is a NPC champion and two-time Ranfurly Shield holder, winning with the Taranaki union as a head coach. Cooper has coached the Māori All Blacks to three undefeated tours and won the IRB U21 World Cup with the New Zealand under-21 side. He also accomplished 101 games played for Taranaki.[2]

  1. ^ "Super Rugby Spotlight: Colin Cooper takes the Chiefs reins in 2018". Fox Sport. 15 February 2018. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
  2. ^ "Colin Cooper". Taranaki Rugby. Archived from the original on 9 March 2018. Retrieved 9 March 2018.