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22 September 2025; Robbie Henshaw during a Leinster rugby squad training session at SACS High School in Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa. Photo by Shaun Roy/Sportsfile

Leinster's Henshaw to return for 'massive' Stormers tie

Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw is available for Leinster for their opening game of the United Rugby Championship, while Jordan Larmour, Will Connors and Brian Deeny may also make their returns from injury.

Rugby • 22 Sep

Robbie Henshaw played 22 minutes against Glasgow nine days ago

Leinster's Henshaw out for season, Furlong to miss 1/4s

Centre Robbie Henshaw has been ruled for the remainder of Leinster's season with a knee injury, while prop Tadhg Furlong will miss Saturday's URC quarter-final against Scarlets.

Rugby • 28 May

Robbie Henshaw has never beaten Wales away in the Six Nations

'No chance' of Irish complacency against Wales

While some Irish supporters and media may be quick to write off Wales, there appears to be no chance of those within the walls of the IRFU's high performance facility doing similar.

Rugby • 19 Feb

Robbie Henaw (l) talks to Simon Easterby at an Ireland training session in 2023

Henshaw not worried about Farrell fall-off

Robbie Henshaw doesn't believe there will be a fall-off when Simon Easterby takes over from Andy Farrell for the Guinness Six Nations.

Rugby • 15 Jan

Henshaw not worried about Farrell fall-off

Robbie Henshaw doesn't believe there will be a fall-off when Simon Easterby takes over from Andy Farrell for the Guinness Six Nations.

Rugby • 15 Jan

Ben Murphy will be hoping to be in today's Ireland squad

Jackman backs Connacht's Murphy for Ireland call

RTÉ rugby analyst Bernard Jackman is not expecting too many big surprises when Simon Easterby names his Six Nations squad today, but feels that Connacht's Ben Murphy is in line for a call-up.

Rugby • 15 Jan

Robbie Henshaw (right) made 13 carries and eight tackles against Argentina

Henshaw: Ireland pleased to get past 'tricky' Pumas

Robbie Henshaw admitted Ireland had to work hard to get past a tricky Argentina outfit but said "a win is a win".

Rugby • 16 Nov 24

Henshaw: Ireland pleased to get past 'tricky' Pumas

If Andy Farrell wanted a big response from his side following last week's defeat to New Zealand, he got one against Argentina, although not for the full 80 minutes.

Rugby • 16 Nov 24

Robbie Henshaw: 'It will be tough to look back on it and see where it was lost'

'Not ourselves' - Henshaw reflects on Leinster loss

Just over an hour after the final whistle blew on Leinster's latest Champions Cup bid, Robbie Henshaw's admitted that his side were "not ourselves".

Rugby • 27 May 24

Robbie Henshaw: 'We're lucky to have such good talent here in this team, all the centres are top class'

'I like the pressure' - Competition driving Henshaw

Robbie Henshaw is enjoying the pressure that comes from competing with world-class centres for a starting place in Andy Farrell's Ireland team.

Rugby • 27 Feb 24

Henshaw has started all three games for Ireland in this championship

Henshaw: Late flourish will stand to Ireland

The lasting impression of a game can swing dramatically, even with the clock in the red.

Rugby • 25 Feb 24

Robbie Henshaw played just twice in the RWC

Henshaw welcoming change ahead of Velodrome trip

Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw is expecting an intense atmosphere at the Orange Velodrome for Ireland's Six Nations opener away to France.

Rugby • 29 Jan 24

Robbie Henshaw has suffered a hamstring injury

Ireland to wait on Henshaw hamstring injury

Robbie Henshaw's World Cup could be over, with Ireland head coach Andy Farrell speculating his centre could be sidelined for a minimum of two weeks.

Rugby • 05 Oct 23

Robbie Henshaw may miss out against Scotland

Henshaw emerges as injury concern for Ireland

Robbie Henshaw has emerged as an injury doubt for Ireland's Rugby World Cup clash with Scotland on Saturday.

Rugby • 04 Oct 23

Robbie Henshaw has come off the bench for Ireland in their wins against Tonga and South Africa

Quality over quantity - Henshaw on his bench impact

Robbie Henshaw says he can have no complaints about missing out on a starting place for Ireland, given the form of Bundee Aki.

Rugby • 29 Sep 23

Dan Sheehan (L) and Robbie Henshaw were not in the Ireland squad for the Romania clash

Henshaw in frame to face Tonga - Easterby

Ireland expect Robbie Henshaw to be available for next weekend's Rugby World Cup clash with Tonga as part of a potentially fully-fit squad.

Rugby • 11 Sep 23

Robbie Henshaw

The Leinster centre has been a top performer in green over the last decade and will be appearing in his third World Cup.

profiles • 19 Oct 23

The Ireland squad have completed the second block of their pre-season camp

Focus turns to RWC warm-ups in Ireland camp

Week two of block two is complete in Ireland's Rugby World Cup training camp. When they return to Carton House on Sunday 30 July they'll be into their opening game week, and the real business will begin.

Rugby • 22 Jul 23

Robbie Henshaw (L) is backing Johnny Sexton to be match-sharp

Henshaw backing Sexton to avoid rust after suspension

Robbie Henshaw says he has full faith that Johnny Sexton will be able to hit the ground running at the Rugby World Cup, despite a near six-month layoff.

Rugby • 21 Jul 23

Robbie Henshaw missed Saturday's win over Toulouse

Henshaw and Kelleher in mix for Sharks clash

Leinster's Robbie Henshaw and Rónan Kelleher will be given more time to prove their fitness ahead of Saturday's United Rugby Championship quarter-final against Cell C Sharks.

Rugby • 01 May 23

Henshaw trained fully with the Ireland squad at the Aviva Stadium

Henshaw: 'If I am called upon I'll be ready'

Robbie Henshaw says he isn't worried about his lack of game-time ahead of his possible return to the Ireland team for next week's Guinness Six Nations Round 4 meeting with Scotland at Murrayfield.

Rugby • 02 Mar 23

Robbie Henshaw and Garry Ringrose are both expected to be fit to face Scotland

Jackman: Ringrose and Henshaw the centres for Scotland

Bernard Jackman says he would have no concerns about Robbie Henshaw's match fitness, and the Leinster man would be his preferred partner for Garry Ringrose in the centre against Scotland.

Rugby • 01 Mar 23

Robbie Henshaw will be sidelined until the new year

Henshaw ruled out until January after wrist surgery

Ireland and Leinster centre Robbie Henshaw has been ruled out of action until January after undergoing surgery on a wrist injury.

Rugby • 28 Nov 22

Conor Murray was forced off injured during his 100th appearance for Ireland

Murray to miss Fiji and Australia games due to injury

Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray has been ruled out of their autumn internationals against Fiji and Australia due to a groin injury.

Rugby • 07 Nov 22

Stuart McCloskey during Friday's captain's run at the Aviva

McCloskey replaces injured Henshaw for Boks clash

Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw has been ruled out of Saturday's autumn international against South Africa and will be replaced by Stuart McCloskey.

Rugby • 04 Nov 22