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Iain Henderson hasn't played for Ulster since last season's semi-final defeat to Stormers

Ulster captain Henderson to return from injury v Zebre

Iain Henderson is set to make his first appearance of the season for Ulster in tomorrow's BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with Zebre Parma.

Rugby • 24 Nov 22

Henderson has missed the start of the season due to thumb surgery

Ulster's SA trip comes too soon for Iain Henderson

Ulster have confirmed a 33-man squad for their two-game tour of South Africa, with captain Iain Henderson missing out as he continues his recovery from thumb surgery in the off-season.

Rugby • 11 Oct 22

Iain Henderson hopes to return to action by mid-October
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Henderson opens up on 'very dark times' last season

Ulster captain Iain Henderson says last season's injury-ridden campaign saw him go through some 'very dark times', as he looks to return from his latest thumb issue in October.

Rugby • 07 Sep 22

Leinster's style doesn't change with personnel, says Iain Henderson

Henderson impressed by Leinster style

Leinster's ability to stick with their game plan no matter who is selected has impressed Iain Henderson.

Rugby • 26 May 22

A dejected Iain Henderson and Duane Vermeulen at the final whistle

Henderson frustrated by Ulster's mental lapses

Ulster captain Iain Henderson admitted his side paid the price for a few lapses in concentration as they were dramatically knocked out of the Heineken Champions Cup by Toulouse on the narrowest of margins.

Rugby • 17 Apr 22

Andy Farrell has made three changes for the Six Nations finale

Finn Russell call won't change Irish approach - Farrell

Andy Farrell says he's slightly surprised that Scotland have dropped Finn Russell for this Saturday's Six Nations finale at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 17 Mar 22

Hansen among three changes for Ireland v Scotland

Iain Henderson, Jack Conan and Mack Hansen have all been brought into the Ireland team for the final round of the Guinness Six Nations against Scotland this Saturday.

Rugby • 17 Mar 22

RTÉ Rugby Pod: Irish discipline and making rugby safer

On this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast, Neil Treacy is joined by Donal Lenihan and Bernard Jackman to look back on Ireland's Guinness Six Nations win against England, before attention turns to Saturday's finale against Scotland at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 16 Mar 22

James Ryan will not feature this weekend after suffering a head injury against England

Henderson: Irish medics will make 'correct decisions'

Iain Henderson says Ireland's players have full confidence in their medical team, after his second row partner James Ryan was ruled out of Saturday's Six Nations finale against Scotland.

Rugby • 15 Mar 22

Iain Henderson is hoping to figure in Andy Farrell's plans

Henderson hit-out to give Farrell food for thought

Iain Henderson's 80-minute run-out for Ulster will have shown Andy Farrell that the Ireland lock is ready to go if needed in Twickenham.

Rugby • 07 Mar 22

Jeremy Loughman is included in the Irish squad

Henderson and Loughman in Irish squad with Larmour out

Munster loosehead Jeremy Loughman has been called up to the Irish squad for the first time with Jordan Larmour ruled out for the remainder of the Six Nations.

Rugby • 07 Mar 22

Henderson out of Italy game after positive Covid test

Ireland lock Iain Henderson has been ruled out of contention for the Sunday's Guinness Six Nations match against Italy after testing positive for Covid-19.

Rugby • 23 Feb 22

An injury prevented Johnny Sexton from playing against France

Sexton absence not a 'deficit' for Ireland - Henderson

Iain Henderson says the absence of Johnny Sexton doesn't weaken Ireland in any way.

Rugby • 14 Feb 22

'It is the test of all tests isn't it, at this moment in time?' - Andy Farrell

Farrell facing tough calls ahead of trip to Paris

While it would take a brave call for Andy Farrell to tweak a winning formula, it would be take an even braver call to ignore two returning British and Irish Lions.

Rugby • 07 Feb 22

Jamison Gibson-Park gets the service from his pack to suit his game

Holley hails 'quick and destructive' Ireland ruck

Former Ospreys head coach Sean Holley is excited by Andy Farrell's Ireland and a big admirer of the team's new style of play.

Rugby • 04 Feb 22

'He's got great feel, he's got a good skillset across the board'

Farrell backs Hansen for big impact on his Irish debut

Andy Farrell says Mack Hansen is fully deserving of his Ireland debut, as the Connacht wing prepares to step up to Test rugby.

Rugby • 03 Feb 22

Iain Henderson has played just once since Ireland's win against New Zealand

Henderson the only injury worry for Six Nations opener

Iain Henderson looks set to to be Ireland's only injury worry heading into the first round of the Six Nations against Wales.

Rugby • 26 Jan 22

Jack Carty will be hoping to force his way into Andy Farrell's matchday squad for the Six Nations opener against Wales

Carty in 'last chance saloon' with Ireland – Heaslip

Johnny Sexton remains well ahead of his out-half challengers with Ireland, but Jack Carty will need to deliver if called upon during the Six Nations or risk falling down the pecking order, according to Jamie Heaslip.

Rugby • 19 Jan 22

Iain Henderson, John Cooney and Stuart McCloskey all missed the weekend win against Northampton Saints

Henderson, Cooney and McCloskey fitness remains unclear

Ulster may have to do without Iain Henderson, John Cooney and Stuart McCloskey once again for Saturday's Champions Cup pool A meeting with Clermont Auvergne at Kingspan Stadium.

Rugby • 18 Jan 22

Henderson limped out of Friday's 27-22 win against Northampton

Henderson in battle to be fit for start of Six Nations

Iain Henderson is a doubt for the start of the Six Nations, with Ulster confirming he is expected to be sidelined with an ankle injury for "a number of weeks".

Rugby • 21 Dec 21

'The law variations that are continuously evolving are doing something to keep the players fitter and healthier, although I don't know if the injuries will stop. It is one of the most fascinating parts of the game, dangerous, but definitely interesting'

Henderson latest victim of high-risk breakdown battle

Iain Henderson is the latest player to be injured when competing at the breakdown. Law variations are helping but Jonny Holland - whose own career was ended in a breakdown - does not think you can remove all risk from the games most fascinating area.

Rugby • 21 Dec 21

Iain Henderson is set to be out for 'a few weeks'

Henderson a doubt for Ulster's Champions Cup openers

Iain Henderson's hamstring injury may see him miss out on Ulster's Heineken Champions Cup games next month.

Rugby • 24 Nov 21

Tadhg Beirne is enjoying a breakout year

Beirne 'enjoying every minute' of a landmark year

Tadhg Beirne admits he has "enjoyed every minute" of a landmark year in which he progressed from the periphery of Ireland's squad to becoming a British and Irish Lion.

Rugby • 22 Nov 21

Iain Henderson starts alongside James Ryan in the second row this week

Henderson delighted to see Ireland express themselves

Iain Henderson was the first player to be called ashore during Ireland's 29-20 win against New Zealand last week, when he was replaced by Tadhg Beirne on 47 minutes.

Rugby • 19 Nov 21

Andy Farrell: 'We've got to make sure that we play the game that's in front of us'

'When you get chances, you have to take them' - Farrell

Andy Farrell says Ireland's limited time together and the performance against Japan was always going favour fewer changes to his squad to face New Zealand.

Rugby • 11 Nov 21