The nominees for the 2020 Irish Rugby Players Awards have been announced, with Ulster's John Cooney up for two accolades.
Cooney is named among the nominees for the much sought-after Players’ Player of the Year Award and is joined on the shortlist by Leinster Rugby's James Lowe and Garry Ringrose, as well as Munster's Andrew Conway.
He made some vital contributions for Ulster Rugby as they made their way to the latter stages of the Guinness PRO14 and Heineken Champions Cup in the 2019-20 season.
Cooney will also contest the Try of the Year award with his individual brilliance at home to Clermont in the Heineken Champions Cup.
Cooney will also contest the Try of the Year award with his individual brilliance at home to Clermont in the Heineken Champions Cup.
Full list of nominations Men’s Player of the Year 2020 Andrew Conway Munster Rugby John Cooney Ulster Rugby James Lowe Leinster Rugby Garry Ringrose Leinster Rugby Women’s Player of the Year 2020 Linda Djougang Edel McMahon Cliodhna Moloney Nevin Spence Young Player of the Year 2020 Ryan Baird Leinster Rugby Shane Daly Munster Rugby Caelan Doris Leinster Rugby Try of the Year 2020 Andrew Conway Ospreys v Munster Rugby Heineken Champions Cup John Cooney Ulster Rugby v Clermont Heineken Champions Cup Robin Copeland Connacht Rugby v Gloucester Rugby Heineken Champions Cup Contribution to Society Award 2020 Ultan Dillane Billy Holland Andrew Porter Women’s 7s Player of the Year 2020 Kathy Baker Louise Galvin Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe Men’s 7s Player of the Year 2020 Jordan Conroy Terry Kennedy Harry McNultyCooney, you legend!! #ULSvASM #SUFTUMLive https://t.co/ZM5lZTGI9x
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