About George Collopy
Lived 1867 – 1925 (aged 58). George Collopy was a rugby union player.
George Smith Collopy (23 March 1867 — 1 September 1925) was an Irish international rugby union player.
Collopy was originally from Limerick, where he played rugby for Garryowen, but had joined Dublin club Bective Rangers by the time of his two Ireland caps, having found employment with Pim Brothers.
A forward, Collopy was capped for Ireland in Home Nations matches against Scotland in 1891 and 1892. His sons, front row forwards Dick and William, had longer international careers. The Collopy family was the first to have both a father and multiple sons play for Ireland, an achievement not repeated until the McKibbins over 50 years later.
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Who was George Collopy?
rugby player
When was George Collopy born?
George Collopy was born on 23 March 1867.
When did George Collopy die?
George Collopy died on 1 September 1925.
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George Collopy was a rugby union player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Collopy. https://biography.guide/george-collopy/
MLA: "George Collopy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-collopy/.
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