Martin Cooper (Rugby Player)

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Martin Cooper (born 23 April 1948) was an English rugby union international player who won 11 caps between 1973 and 1977. His only try was scored against Ireland at Landsdowne Road in a record low scoring game, his being the only score in a 4 -0 victory.

Martin Cooper began his career at Wolverhampton before moving to Moseley. He soon was called up to the England squad and won his first cap in 1973. In the same year he played against New Zealand in Auckland, 16 -10.

He later captained Moseley to a John Player trophy (shared with Gloucester) in 1982. He retired that year.