Name: Edward Ormsby Roper
Born: 20 June 1861, Dublin
Died: 11 November 1911, Perth (Australia)
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Position: Forward
Representative Honours: Ireland: 1 Full Cap (1886); Leinster: Representative (1885-1886)
Club Career:
Dublin University
Biography:
In February 1885 Edward Roper featured in the forward-line for Leinster as they defeated Ulster 1-0 at Cliftonville. He must have impressed, as he was selected for Ireland's next international, against England in Manchester. However, he was replaced in the team at the last-minute by George Magee of Wellington Park.
A year on and Roper gave Leinster a half-time lead over Ulster at Ballynafeigh. The hosts reversed their fortunes in the second-half, running out 7-2 winners. Roper was again selected for Ireland's opening match of the season, featuring in a 5-0 defeat by Wales.
Roper later moved to Australia. In June 1911 he was convcted of multiple counts of drunkenness. Just a few months later he died.
Ireland Cap Details:
27-02-1886 Wales... A L 0-5 BC
Summary: 1/0. Won 0, Drew 0, Lost 1.
Leinster Representative Appearance Details:
07-02-1885 Ulster A W 1-0
30-01-1886 Ulster A L 2-6 1 goal
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