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English rugby league footballer
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Male
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Birth:
5 May 1976
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The details
Biography
Introduction
Jon Roper (born (1976-05-05)5 May 1976) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played as a centre, wing, stand-off and loose forward in the 1990s and 2000s.
He played at representative level for England, and at club level for various clubs. He played in numerous positions including; fullback, wing, centre, stand-off, or loose forward.
Rugby League clubs
- Hensingham A.R.L.F.C. (Hensingham, Whitehaven)
- Warrington Wolves
- London Broncos
- Salford City Reds
- Castleford Tigers
- Leigh Centurions
- Rochdale Hornets
- Halifax
- Workington Town
International honours
Jon Roper won a cap for England while at Warrington in 1999 against France. Roper also toured with Great Britain in 1996.
Genealogical information
Jon Roper is the son of the rugby league wing who played in the 1980s for Workington Town; Tony Roper, and the grandson of the rugby league footballer; Sol Roper.