Cooney kicks 19 points as Ulster record famous win at Clermont fortress

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LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 04: John Cooney of Ulster makes a break during the European Rugby Challenge Cup match between Harlequins and Ulster at The Stoop on April 04, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

By STEFFAN THOMAS

Clermont...... ......21pts
Tries: Penaud 35, 57
Conversions: Hanrahan 58
Penalties: Hanrahan 40, 50, 80

Ulster ............... ...26pts
Tries: McCloskey 26, Timoney 68
Conversions: Cooney 27, 69
Penalties: Cooney 2, 7, 14, 38, 74

Star man: John Cooney

A JOHN Cooney masterclass got Ulster’s Champions Cup campaign off to a flying start with their first ever victory in Clermont Auvergne.
The Ulster scrum-half kicked 19 points as the Irish province secured a significant win at one of European rugby’s true fortresses. Dan McFarland’s side raced into a 16-0 lead b...

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