Hugh Cooney

Hugh Cooney

Birth name	Hugh Cooney
Date of birth	(2004-04-28) 28 April 2004 (age 21)
Place of birth	County Dublin, Ireland
School	St Michael's College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2024– Leinster 5 (0) Correct as of 16 June 2025 International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2023–2024 Ireland U20 6 (10) Correct as of 16 June 2025

Hugh Cooney (born 28 April 2004) is an Irish rugby union player who plays as a centre for Leinster Rugby. He has also represented Ireland U20 at international level.

Early life

Cooney was born in County Dublin and attended St Michael's College. He was part of the school's rugby programme and represented them in the Leinster Schools Senior Cup. ^[1]

Professional career

Leinster

Cooney joined the Leinster Rugby academy ahead of the 2024–25 season. ^[2] He made his senior debut for Leinster in the 2024–25 United Rugby Championship season.

As of June 2025, he has made 5 senior appearances for Leinster.

International

Cooney was selected for the Ireland U20 squad for the 2023 Six Nations Under 20s Championship, making six appearances and scoring ten points. ^{[3] [4]}

References

1. "St Michael's power past Belvedere to reach Senior Cup semis". The42. 7 February 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
2. "Leinster confirm 2024/25 Academy intake". Leinster Rugby. 1 July 2024. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
3. "Ireland U20 Squad Named For Six Nations Campaign". Irish Rugby. 19 January 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
4. "Ireland U20s power past Italy in Six Nations clash". BBC Sport. 24 February 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2025.

External links

• Leinster Rugby profile