Jake Cooper-Woolley
English rugby union player
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Jake Cooper-Woolley (born 18 November 1989) is an English professional rugby union player. He previously played Prop for Sale Sharks. Since 2022, he has become a key part of the Kefron UK sales team.
18 November 1989
| Born | Jake Cooper-Woolley 18 November 1989 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 127 kg (20 st 0 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Cardiff University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early life
Cooper-Woolley was born in Reigate and attended St Bede's School in Redhill, Surrey. While at school, he played for Dorking and was a part of the Harlequins Elite Player Development Group (EPDG) before deciding to focus on his studies at Cardiff University, Cooper-Woolley also competed in the England Schools Championship at shot-putt.[1]
Club career
While studying at Cardiff University, Cooper-Woolley signed for the Cardiff Blues regional side, and played club rugby for Bedwas for two seasons (2010–11 and 2011–12), scoring one try in 25 appearances.[2] He also played five times for Cardiff RFC in 2013, scoring two tries.[3]
Cooper-Woolley was a try-scorer when leading Cardiff University in the 2012 Welsh Varsity Match.[4]
Cooper-Woolley signed for Wasps for the 2013-14 season.[5] In May 2016 it was announced that his contract with Wasps had been extended.[6]
After six seasons with Wasps, Cooper-Woolley signs for Premiership rivals Sale Sharks from the 2019-20 season.[7]
International career
Member of England Saxons, debut in win against Ireland in 2015 (RFU profile)
