Iain Henderson
Iain Henderson is a prominent Irish rugby lock who plays for Ulster Rugby and the Ireland national team. Renowned for his physicality, leadership, and versatility, Henderson has been a key figure in the Irish forward pack. He has garnered experience through multiple international caps, contributing to Ireland's successes on the world stage.
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Recent news mentions
Iain Henderson’s dismayed comments to the referee were well founded.
We need to understand that referees and officials won’t always get it right – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-27
Captain Iain Henderson is expected to remain sidelined for another weekend.
Richie Murphy confident Ulster can bounce back for festive trip to Connacht – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-24
Iain Henderson came on after Tadhg Beirne was given a red card.
Five things we learned from Ireland’s 26-13 defeat to New Zealand – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-02
Iain Henderson brought grunt to the clash but faded as the game progressed.
All Blacks v Ireland player ratings: How Andy Farrell’s side rated in 26-13 Chicago defeat
New Zealand· 2025-11-02
Iain Henderson may be recalled as a starter in the absence of Joe McCarthy.
Caelan Doris likely to feature off the bench at Soldier Field – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-30
Iain Henderson also captained the Lions during that tour.
Andy Farrell backs debutant Dan Sheehan to lead Lions for Australian opener – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-26
Iain Henderson, who has 85 Irish caps, was not considered for selection due to injury.
Craig Casey to captain Ireland for summer Tests against Georgia and Portugal – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-05
Iain Henderson's injury status is crucial for Ulster's squad.
Results suggest Ulster and Connacht on a worrying slide – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-13
Iain Henderson captained Ulster and was involved in several key plays.
Peter O’Mahony scores on Thomond farewell as Munster secure bonus-point win over Ulster – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-09
Iain Henderson is the skipper of Ulster and is believed to be available for the match against Munster.
Ulster aim to finish better in high-stakes Munster meeting – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-07
Iain Henderson is still too early for his return.
Injuries leave Ulster looking vulnerable ahead of must-win home game against Sharks – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-22
Iain Henderson is the captain of Ulster and is currently injured.
The state of play for the Irish provinces as Leinster lead table – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-19
Iain Henderson is unavailable due to a hamstring injury.
Caelan Doris and Rónan Kelleher racing to be fit in time for Ireland’s trip to Wales – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-16
