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06 Sept 2025

Inishowen RFC underage prospects put through paces by Ulster ace John Cooney 

Long-serving scrum half Cooney took the lads out at Ravenhill and passed on some tips and advice that will surely benefit them as they all progress in their careers

Inishowen RFC underage prospects put through paces by Ulster ace John Cooney 

The Inishowen group with John Cooney at Ravenhill

A group from Inishowen Rugby Club travelled to Belfast recently where Ulster’s John Cooney put them through their paces. 

Long-serving scrum half Cooney will depart the province at the end of the current season with the 11-times capped Ireland international set to join French club Brive in the summer after eight years of service as an Ulsterman.

The 34-year-old joined Ulster from Connacht in the summer of 2017 and has won the province’s Player of the Year award twice, and the Supporters’ Club Player of the Year honour on three occasions.

A post on Inishowen Rugby’s social media read: “A few Inishowen lads had the pleasure of spending time with Ulster Rugby professional player John Cooney. Lots of great tips to bring back to the club”.

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