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Iain Henderson got injured during the Six Nations campaign

Henderson returns from injury ahead of Munster game

Ulster have been handed a timely fitness boost ahead of this weekend's vital BKT United Rugby Championship clash with Munster at Thomond Park.

Rugby • 06 May

Cormac Izuchukwu is one of a number of players back in training for Ulster

Boost for Ulster as trio return to training

Ulster have been given a boost ahead of Saturday's BKT URC clash with Connacht with the news that Iain Henderson, Nick Timoney and Cormac Izuchukwu are back in training.

Rugby • 23 Dec 24

Henderson and Herring sign new deals at Ulster

Ireland internationals Iain Henderson and Rob Herring have both signed new contracts at Ulster. Henderson has signed a two-year deal which keeps him at the province until the summer of 2027, but his latest deal doesn't appear to be a central IRFU contract.

United Rugby Championship • 20 Nov 24

Ireland lock Iain Henderson will not feature against the world champions this summer

Henderson ruled out of Ireland's tour of South Africa

Iain Henderson has been ruled out of action for three months and will miss Ireland's summer tour of South Africa.

Rugby • 15 May 24

Henderson has featured twice in this year's Guinness Six Nations

Henderson embracing challenge of 'new stage' in career

Iain Henderson says he's relishing the challenge of getting back into the Ireland team after the breakthrough of Joe McCarthy this season.

Rugby • 14 Mar 24

Farrell has made seven changes to his side

Farrell: Frawley can 'prove a point' on first start

Andy Farrell is backing Ciarán Frawley to go out and "prove a point", when he makes his first Test start in Ireland's Six Nations meeting with Wales on Saturday.

Rugby • 22 Feb 24

Henderson worry with Keenan in contention for Wales

Iain Henderson has emerged as a doubt for Ireland's Six Nations match against Wales on Saturday, while Oli Jager and Tom Ahern have joined up with the squad.

Rugby • 19 Feb 24

Iain Henderson scored the third of Ireland's six tries against Scotland last week

Henderson: Ireland not haunted by quarter-final history

Ireland second row Iain Henderson says his side won't be burdened by their previous World Cup failures when they take on New Zealand in the quarter-finals in Paris tonight.

Rugby • 14 Oct 23

James Ryan receiving treatment for his hand injury last weekend

Kearney: Ryan's loss to Ireland would be huge

James Ryan will be a huge loss to Ireland if he isn't fit enough to play on Saturday, Mick Kearney told this week's RTÉ Rugby Podcast.

Rugby • 11 Oct 23

Iain Henderson will win his 78th cap against Scotland

Henderson 'buzzing' ahead of crucial World Cup clash

Having bided his time throughout the World Cup, Iain Henderson admits he's buzzing to start in Ireland's crucial Pool B match-up with Scotland.

Rugby • 06 Oct 23

Iain Henderson at Parc des Sports Jean Dauger

Henderson: Looming selection not an excuse for display

Stand-in captain Iain Henderson insists looming World Cup selection was not a factor in Ireland's underwhelming performance in scraping past Samoa.

Rugby World Cup • 27 Aug 23

Iain Henderson will captain Ireland against Samoa

Henderson: Ireland will park squad nerves for Samoa

Iain Henderson believes he and his team-mates will be able to park any performance anxiety against Samoa tomorrow, in what will be Ireland's final game before the Rugby World Cup squad is confirmed.

Rugby • 25 Aug 23

Henderson: 'Unfamiliar' Ireland side gelled really well

Iain Henderson felt an experimental Ireland side were able to gel well as they got their Rugby World Cup warm-ups underway with a 33-17 win over Italy at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 05 Aug 23

Henderson will captain Ireland for the second time

Henderson proud to fill in as Ireland captain

Iain Henderson will lead Ireland out as captain for the second time tonight, when Andy Farrell's side host Italy.

Rugby World Cup • 05 Aug 23

Jacob Stockdale during Ireland training at the IRFU High Performance Centre in Dublin

Henderson backs Stockdale to fight for World Cup spot

Iain Henderson has backed Ireland and Ulster team-mate Jacob Stockdale to return to his devastating best as he bids to force his way into Andy Farrell's World Cup squad.

Rugby World Cup • 04 Aug 23

Iain Henderson is set to feature at his third Rugby World Cup later this year

Henderson pleased with 'more progressive' training camp

All going to plan, the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France will represent a third World Cup for Iain Henderson.

Rugby • 13 Jul 23

Ireland have had to deal with tragedy during the campaign

Henderson: 'Cohesion' key for Ireland U20s in final

Iain Henderson reckons the unity of the Ireland squad can nullify much of the France threat when the sides meet in the World Rugby U20 Championship final tomorrow.

Rugby • 13 Jul 23

Iain Henderson

Despite enduring an injury-disrupted couple of years, Ulster captain Henderson remains a key part of Andy Farrell's plans, having signed a two-year extension to his IRFU central contract earlier this summer.

profiles • 19 Oct 23

Henderson signs contract extension with IRFU and Ulster

Iain Henderson has agreed a two-year contract extension with the IRFU, which will keep him at Ulster until the summer of 2025.

Rugby • 23 Jun 23

Garry Ringrose needed lengthy medical treatment before being removed

Ringrose and Henderson to miss England showdown

Garry Ringrose and Iain Henderson will miss Ireland's Six Nations clash with England on Saturday, while Caelan Doris, Dan Sheehan and Ronan Kelleher will be assessed throughout the week.

Rugby • 13 Mar 23

Garry Ringrose gives the thumbs-up on his way off the field

Ringrose 'up and talking, a little bit dazed'

Andy Farrell is hopeful that Caelan Doris and Dan Sheehan will be fit for the Grand Slam clash against England next Saturday but was in wait-and-see mode with most of his injured players.

Rugby • 12 Mar 23

Henderson has featured in all three games for Ireland in the Six Nations

Henderson: 'This is where we wanted to be'

There have been plenty of frustrating moments for Iain Henderson this season, but the Ulster captain isn't hoping to see the back of this campaign anytime soon.

Rugby • 09 Mar 23

Ulster picked up two bonus-points in spite of the defeat

Henderson proud of Ulster spirit despite defeat

Ulster captain Iain Henderson says his side can take huge pride in the nature of their second half performance against La Rochelle in the Heineken Champions Cup, as they rallied back to claim two bonus-points despite the 36-29 defeat.

Rugby • 19 Dec 22

Johnny Sexton misses out so Ross Byrne (right) continues at out-half for Leinster

Champions Cup teams: Leinster minus key duo for opener

Johnny Sexton and Tadhg Furlong will miss Leinster's Heineken Champions Cup opener against Racing 92 due to injury while Munster are without Conor Murray for the visit of Toulouse.

Rugby • 09 Dec 22

John Cooney is following the return to play protocols for a head injury

Cooney and Henderson doubts for Ulster

Ulster could be without John Cooney, Iain Henderson and Tom Stewart for Sunday's Heineken Champions Cup opener against Sale Sharks on Sunday.

Rugby • 06 Dec 22