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# John Cooney

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'A lot of people have been asking questions about John Cooney today'
'I'd like to think I am' - Cooney feels ready for a Six Nations start for Ireland
Munster satisfied with Murray's form as pressure comes on for Ireland spot
Cooney not the only Ulster player pushing for Six Nations shot under Farrell
Ulster and Munster meet again after paths diverged for Europe
'It's one week after another' - Cooney continues to shine for McFarland's Ulster
'The amount of scanning he does before he gets to the breakdown is phenomenal'
In-house criticism and The Obstacle guiding John Cooney to peak form
Cooney's match-winner years in the making
50 not out as Ulster's Cooney focuses on positives following World Cup cut disappointment
'We just had a bet on for the regular season. He just won it... Fair play to him'
Cooney proud of overcoming struggles and potholes to make international mark
'I was pretty emotional on the bus coming to the game, it meant a lot to my family'
Connacht's Blade an option for Schmidt as scrum-half injuries mount
Concern for Ulster as half-back pair doubts for Leicester trip
McFarland taking leaf from Schmidt's attention to detail to raise Ulster standards
Cooney's penalty gives Ulster much-needed win against Cardiff
Growth of scrum-half depth in Murray's absence a major positive for Ireland
Cooney misses out as McFarland rings trio of changes for Racing clash
'He'll get better and better': Nerveless Cooney an indispensable figure for Ulster
Cooney's brilliant debut season at Ulster earns him new three-year deal
McFarland era starts with a bang as dramatic Cooney penalty seals last-minute win for Ulster
Cooney looking forward to either Tests or Thailand after delivering on personal promise
'You need to keep believing in yourself. I had my family telling me it was going to happen'
Ulster sweating over the fitness of half-back pairing ahead of Leinster inter-pro
Marcell Coetzee set for Ulster return as Cooney and Deysel start after inter-pro switch
'I'd rather fill big boots than small ones. It's a big challenge but that's what I'm here for'
Journey continues for Cooney as he finally makes Irish debut
'Now he needs to use that and when he gets his chance to play, to nail it'
Homegrown stalwart Loughney and Fox-Matamua among 11 bound for Connacht exit this summer
'I'd play for Terenure if I could': Cooney desperate for game-time after long lay-off
Comeback trail boost as Connacht scrum-half Cooney extends contract
'What they're doing is consciously controlling brain activity, which is incredible!'
Lam's Connacht lose after extra time in thrilling Champions Cup play-off
Another inter-provincial switch in the books as John Cooney signs full-time for Connacht
Roux and Cooney join Connacht on loan deal from Leinster
Cooney handed start as Emerging Ireland prepare for South Africa
Pro12: Isaac determined to boss his way back into Ireland contention
Ulster Bank League: Lansdowne unleash provincial stars to go top
Schmidt calls on new faces to up intensity levels after Munster test