Matt Cooper is one of the famous Rugby Player, who was born on the memorable day of April 18 in the year 1979. Matt Cooper is a proud citizen of Australia.
Australian rugby league centre who won the 2010 National Rugby League Grand Final with the St. George Illwarra Dragons. He represented New South Wales at events like the 2005 State of Origin series.
Over the years, not only have skills been honed, but a significant impact has also been made in the professional field. Whether it's through work, public appearances, or contributions to the community, Matt Cooper continues to be an inspiration for many.
Personal Information
Details about Matt Cooper
Popular As:
Matt Cooper
First Name:
Matt
Last Name:
Cooper
Gender:
Male
Birthday:
April 18
Birth Year:
1979
Age:
44-years
Career
He grew up a fan of the Western Suburbs Magpies and played for the Shellharbour Sharks at age six.
He received the Geoff Selby Memorial NRL Coaches Award in 2003.
Family
He married Dallas Cooper in 2009. He won the 2010 NRL Grand Final with Dragons teammate Brett Morris.
Matt Cooper Timeline
1999
After the joint-venture of the Dragons and the Steelers clubs prior to the 1999 NRL season, Cooper was signed on with the newly formed St.
2000
George Illawarra Dragons in the opening round of the 2000 season against local rivals the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks.
2001
The 2001 season was not a successful one for Cooper, with minor injuries causing him to miss many games.
2002
In 2002, Cooper was able to retain his position in the team for the majority of the season and finished the year with a total of seven tries from nineteen games.
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2003
Cooper held down his spot for the duration of the 2003 season.
2004
The 2004 season yet again was one of improvement and new opportunity, Cooper began the season well scoring a total of eight tries in six matches for St.
2005
After having an impressive début match in the previous series, Cooper was subsequently re-selected for New South Wales in the 2005 State of Origin series, playing in all three matches of the series helping New South Wales to another series win, scoring one try along the way in game two.
2006
Injury yet again hit Cooper early on in the 2006 NRL season in the form of a damaged hamstring while playing in the season opening fixture against the Wests Tigers.
2008
In August 2008, Cooper was named in the preliminary 46-man Kangaroos squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.
2009
He was selected for Country in the City vs Country match on 8 May 2009.
2010
George Illawarra Dragons, with whom he won the 2010 NRL grand final.
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2011
George Illawarra to England to play the Super League champions, Wigan Warriors in the 2011 World Club Challenge.
2012
Cooper scored six tries in 15 games in the 2012 NRL season.
2013
He scored two tries in eight games in the 2013 NRL season.
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2015
In 2015, Cooper was a contestant in the fourth season of The Celebrity Apprentice Australia.
2016
In late 2016, he admitted to an addiction to the drug endone, following pain relief required for a bulging disc in his vertebrae.
2021
In August 2021, Cooper was announced as a contestant on the celebrity version of Big Brother Australia.
2022
In October 2022, Cooper launched an attack on his former club St.