John Cooney
Irish boxer John Cooney has tragically passed away at the age of 28, one week after suffering a serious injury during his fight against Nathan Howells in Belfast.
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John Cooney's departure opened the door for Doak to become the senior scrumhalf.
The winners and losers after Andy Farrell selects Ireland Six Nations squad – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-22
John Cooney, an Irish super-featherweight, died of a brain injury a week after his title defense.
Japan boxing authorities toughen up safety measures after deaths of two fighters in two days | Japan
United Kingdom· 2025-08-13
John Cooney died a week after a boxing match earlier this year.
2 Japanese boxers die from brain injuries suffered on same card
United States· 2025-08-10
John Cooney died a week after being taken into intensive care following a boxing match.
Two Japanese boxers die from brain injuries at same eventUnited States· 2025-08-10John Cooney died a week after being taken into intensive care following a title defeat.
Two Japanese boxers die from brain injuries at same event
Ghana· 2025-08-10John Cooney passed away in February following a fight in Belfast.
Hiromasa Urakawa: Second Japanese boxer from Tokyo event dies from brain injuryUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-10John Cooney died from a brain injury earlier this year.
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Croatia· 2025-08-10John Cooney died of a brain injury this year after being stopped in his first Celtic title defence.
Japanese boxers Kotari, Urakawa die days after suffering brain injuries
Canada· 2025-08-10John Cooney is now departing from Ulster.
Results suggest Ulster and Connacht on a worrying slide – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-13
John Cooney remains sidelined with an ankle issue.
Ulster aim to finish better in high-stakes Munster meeting – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-07
John Cooney is missing the game with his ankle injury.
Injuries leave Ulster looking vulnerable ahead of must-win home game against Sharks – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-22
John Cooney's disguised reverse pass helped Cormac Izuchukwu accelerate through a gap in Leinster’s defence.
Ulster’s Richie Murphy questions legality of Leinster’s breakdown and scrum after defeat – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-21
John Cooney's towering box kick set up a ferocious onslaught for Ulster.
Dan Sheehan’s hat-trick caps Leinster’s bonus-point victory over Ulster – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-19
John Cooney drops to the bench.
Leinster make a dozen changes for visit of Ulster – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-18
John Cooney contributed with a conversion during the match.
Bordeaux Bègles set up Munster quarter-final after comfortable win over Ulster – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-06
John Cooney contributed with conversions for Ulster.
Ulster beat Stormers in high-scoring classic to make it three wins in a row – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-28
John Cooney arrived to nail a penalty to cut the deficit to six.
Ulster come from behind to take bonus-point win over Dragons – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-22
John Cooney is returning from injury and has a rumored move to Brive.
Ulster look to elbow their way into URC playoff contention with a defeat of Dragons – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-21
John Cooney's tragic passing is mentioned in relation to the dangers of boxing, highlighting the risks faced by fighters.
Tragic story of Paul Bamba’s death an indictment of boxing’s regulators – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-21
John Cooney was a champion boxer who donated his organs after his tragic death in the ring.
‘role model’ boxer (28) killed in ring will live on after organ donation, funeral hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-14
John Cooney tragically died following his bout with Welshman Nathan Howells.
Roses are red, violets are blue, oh Michael Noonan, Rovers love you – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-14
John Cooney was a super-featherweight boxer who died after a bout in Belfast.
John Cooney’s death won’t change boxing. It will always be dangerous – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-14
John Cooney died at the age of 28 after suffering brain damage in his last fight.
El boxeador murió a los 28 años; sufrió lesión cerebral en su último combate
Mexico· 2025-02-10
John Cooney, the young Irish boxer who has died after a title fight in Belfast, has been described by the former world champion Barry McGuigan as a 'lovely sweet kid'.
‘A lovely sweet kid’: tributes paid to John Cooney after Irish boxer’s death | BoxingUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-10
Irish boxer John Cooney died at the age of 28 a week after suffering an injury in a championship fight.
Ирландский боксер умер через неделю после поражения в титульном бою — РБК
Russia· 2025-02-09
John Cooney, an Irish boxer, passed away after suffering head injuries during a match against Nathan Howells.
John Cooney, morto il pugile irlandese: si era ferito alla testa in un incontro
Italy· 2025-02-09Irish boxer John Cooney has passed away after suffering brain injuries during a fight.
Ierse bokser John Cooney (28) overleden: liep hersenletsel op tijdens gevecht | Sport
Netherlands· 2025-02-09John Cooney died a week after suffering a beating in the ring.
John Cooney murió una semana después de sufrir una paliza sobre el ring
Argentina· 2025-02-09
Irish boxer John Cooney has passed away following a week-long fight for his life in intensive care after his defeat in the Celtic super-featherweight title match.
28-year-old boxer John Cooney dies a week after Celtic super-featherweight title defeat | Boxing News
India· 2025-02-09Irish boxer John Cooney has died at the age of 28 after suffering an injury in a bout.
Irish boxer John Cooney dies aged 28, one week after suffering injury in bout | BoxingUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-08