Matthew Cooper (rugby union), Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Matthew Cooper (rugby union)

New Zealand rugby union player

Date of Birth: 10-Oct-1966

Place of Birth: Gisborne, Gisborne District, New Zealand

Profession: rugby union player

Nationality: New Zealand

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Matthew James Andrew Cooper (born 10 October 1966) is a former New Zealand international rugby union player.
He made his All Black test debut against Ireland on 6 June 1992, setting a then-world record of 23 points on test debut, with the last of his eight caps coming on 3 July 1994 against France. Born in Gisborne on 10 October 1966, Cooper was educated at Napier Marist Brothers and St John's College Schools where he was a member of the 1st XV from 1982 to 1984.
In 1984 he played for New Zealand secondary schools against Australia then toured with the team to Britain.
He made his Hawke's Bay debut in 1985 as an 18-year-old.Chosen to play for the Otago Highlanders in the inaugural Super 12 series in 1996, Cooper soon proved his value with a couple of match-winning performances and that form saw him called up for the All Black tour to South Africa.
On his return, Cooper topped 1000 points for Waikato.
He continued to represent Waikato until 1999 and with 1604 points holds the union's scoring record.
He also appeared for Waikato Chiefs 1997–99.