Pope came to Ireland in 1991, where he played for both St Marys and Clontarf RFC, later he successfully coached both these clubs to 3 different National Division Titles, 3 All Ireland Floodlit Cups, and 2 Leinster Senior Cups.
Pope came to Ireland in 1991, where he played for both St Marys and Clontarf RFC, being sensationally sent from the field in St Marys All Ireland National First Divison final. Later Pope successfully coached both St Marys and Clontarf to 3 different National Division Titles, 3 All Ireland Floodlit Cups, and 2 Leinster Senior Cups.