Cian Healy
Cian Healy is an accomplished Irish rugby player, renowned for his skills as a prop and his significant contributions to the Ireland national team. With over 100 caps, Healy is noted for his experience and leadership on the field, serving as a mentor to younger players like Jack Boyle. His generous spirit was highlighted when he presented Boyle with his first cap after Boyle's impressive debut against Wales.
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Cian Healy retired at 37 and made a personal choice to step away from the game.
Some think this Irish team is dangerously old, but system is made for longevity – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-11-14
Andrew Porter should still be the man for the World Cup in the post-Cian Healy era.
Time already running out for players to break into World Cup picture – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-08
Cian Healy is one of the centurions who has retired from the Irish squad.
Andy Farrell goes for tried and tested with Paddy McCarthy only uncapped call-up – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-15
Cian Healy played a crucial role in the Ireland rugby team's Grand Slam victory in 2023.
From timid boy to leader of men, his secret is leaning into discomfort – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-11
Cian Healy's injury opened the door for Corbisiero's selection in the Lions tour.
Players who had their career made by a Lions tour or broken by it – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-05
Jack Conan described sharing the URC trophy lift with Caelan Doris and Cian Healy as 'incredibly special' after Leinster's 32-7 win over the Bulls.
Leinster’s Jack Conan relishes ‘incredibly special’ moments at Croke Park following URC win – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-14
Cian Healy has left the international stage, creating opportunities for others.
Craig Casey to captain Ireland for summer Tests against Georgia and Portugal – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-05
Cian Healy is retiring at the end of the season and is a key motivation for Leinster to win a title.
Why James Lowe is determined for Cian Healy and Ross Byrne to leave Leinster with a medal this season – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-29
Cian Healy was left on the pitch for just 19 minutes, which was seen as an indulgence that backfired.
Leinster continue to find new ways to lose big games – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-04
Cian Healy put in a good shift with a high work rate of tackling.
How the Leinster players rated in Champions Cup semi-final – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-03
Cian Healy started the match for Leinster.
Leinster’s Champions Cup quest flounders in face of Northampton’s attacking brilliance – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-03
Cian Healy is named at loosehead and is the only starting player backing up from last week’s URC loss.
Healy starts as Sheehan, Doris and Henshaw restored – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-02
Cian Healy is expected to start in the semi-final against Northampton.
Jordie Barrett expected to start on bench for Leinster’s game against Northampton – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-01
Veteran Cian Healy and Thomas Clarkson form the starting frontrow.
Rónan Kelleher takes Leinster captaincy with Ruben Moloney in line for debut – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-25
Cian Healy in his 30-minute cameo.
Jordie Barrett masterclass leads ruthless Leinster to another big shutout win – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-12Cian Healy has been replaced by Andrew Porter.
Leo Cullen’s side aims for Champions Cup semi-finals – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-11
Cian Healy is coming into the starting team.
Leo Cullen rings changes for Leinster ahead of clash with Glasgow – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-10Cian Healy starts at loose head prop.
Sharks sense blood as they circle around Leinster set-piece issues from Bulls game – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-28
Cian Healy was photographed in training.
Leo Cullen tight-lipped on Leinster changes ahead of Sharks clash – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-25
Cian Healy is one of the players retiring from the current squad.
Ideal opportunity for Ireland to take stock and move forward with clarity – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-19
Cian Healy was noted as a fellow international retiree who supported Peter O'Mahony during his farewell.
Ireland’s gladiator Peter O’Mahony bows out in Italian rugby’s colosseum – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-17Cian Healy was honored as one of the retiring centurions after the match.
Sense of anticlimax as Ireland’s campaign peters out – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-17
Cian Healy has also retired, marking the end of a significant era for Ireland.
Five things we learned from the final weekend of the Six Nations – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-16
Cian Healy, who was among the squad in the stands before the squad did so into the night.
Simon Easterby frustrated by Ireland’s missed tackles and coughing up of possession – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-15
Cian Healy announced his decision to retire from international rugby at the end of the tournament.
Dan Sheehan’s hat-trick sees off Italy to keep Ireland’s Six Nations hopes alive | Six Nations 2025
United Kingdom· 2025-03-15
Cian Healy was celebrated as a key player in the Irish rugby team.
Relax! This is not the end of an era for either Liverpool or the Ireland rugby team – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-15
Having said goodbye to Cian Healy last week, here the team bids arrivederci to Peter O’Mahony and Conor Murray.
Result to deepen Green Machine’s wounds or renew confidence – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-15It will be the last international game for Cian Healy, adding to the emotion at the Stadio Olimpico.
Ireland fans savour Roman holiday as they hope for ‘dream’ results elsewhere – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-14
Cian Healy is mentioned as part of the transition in the Ireland rugby team alongside Eoin Reddan.
Italy match gives Ireland ‘massive opportunity’ to turn bad day into start of better times – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-14
With Cian Healy, Peter O’Mahony and Conor Murray leaving and other players creeping into their mid-30s, the feel and mood is one of shifting sands.
‘We’ve been very honest and open about our shortcomings ... now it’s about turning the page' – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-14
