Iain Henderson

Iain Henderson, who has been ruled out of Ireland's summer series against world champions South Africa after undergoing toe surgery

Iain Henderson ruled out of Ireland's tour of South Africa through injury

Lock Iain Henderson pictured discussing the upcoming Challenge Cup knock-out game against Montpellier

Ulster need to fix certain things to get back to winning ways: Henderson

Ulster's Ethan McIlroy has recovered from a horror injury sustained in November

Ethan McIlroy thriving at Ulster after comeback from injury

Richie Murphy's Ulster reign started with defeat in South Africa. PIC: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.

Richie Murphy's interim reign at Ulster starts with Sharks defeat

Ireland's Iain Henderson is in contention for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations clash with England after training on Tuesday

Iain Henderson back in frame for Ireland's Six Nations clash with England

Nick Timoney has called on Ulster to send a message with a winning performance against the Dragons

Nick Timoney calls on Ulster to turn fortunes around against Dragons

Ireland back-rower Caelan Doris is expected to be fully fit to face Wales in the Guinness Six Nations this weekend

Injury boost for Ireland ahead of Wales Six Nations clash

Ulster's James Hume. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Ulster's James Hume in call for fans to 'stay behind us'

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland. (Photo by Niall Carson/PA)

URC blow as Ulster lose out to Ospreys

Ulster attack coach Dan Soper. (Photo by Pacemaker)

Dan Soper ready for strong Ulster second half

Belfast Royal Academy coach DJ Creighton

BRA and Ballymena Academy set for Schools' Cup clash

Ulster's Iain Henderson on show against Toulouse in the Investec Champions Cup at Kingspan Stadium. (Photo by Liam McBurney/PA Wire).

Iain Henderson rally cry for Ulster 'to make a statement'

Ulster's Iain Henderson

Iain Henderson highlights Ulster benefits from squad experience growth

Joe Cokanasiga of Bath is tackled by Jacob Stockdale (L), Nath Doak and Iain Henderson (R) during the Investec Champions Cup match between Bath and Ulster at the Recreation Ground on December 09, 2023 in Bath, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Ulster's Iain Henderson calls for major home reaction after European defeat

Scott Wilson has enjoyed impressive progress for Queen's and Ulster. (Photo by Queen's University Belfast RFC)

Scott Wilson delight over 'ridiculous' Ulster debut

Scott Wilson has made impressive progress with Queen's and Ulster. (Photo by Queen's University Belfast RFC)

Ulster's Scott Wilson singled out as 'most notable' with 'every ounce' into win

​Coach Dan McFarland hailed his Ulster side as they recovered last night from an 11-point deficit to topple defending United Rugby Championship champions Munster at Kingspan Stadium.

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Iain Henderson is back for Ulster after playing for Ireland in the World Cup

Home talent crucial for Ulster, says Roddy Grant

Ulster defence coach Jonny Bell. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

Ulster's Jonny Bell with words of warning for United Rugby Championship trip

Ireland's Stuart McCloskey celebrates victory with his new-born son Kasper after making his World Cup debut in Saturday's dominant victory over Scotland in Paris

World Cup debutant Stuart McCloskey celebrates Ireland win with newborn son

Ireland's Iain Henderson scores a try during the Rugby World Cup Pool B match at Stade de France in Paris against Scotland. (Photo by Andrew Matthews/PA Wire).

Ireland see off Scotland to set up World Cup quarter-final tie with New Zealand

Peter O'Mahony is set to earn his 100th Ireland cap in Saturday's big Rugby World Cup showdown with Scotland in Paris

Ireland's Iain Henderson full of praise for 'Haggard Badger' Peter O'Mahony

Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw could be out until at least the semi-final stage of the Rugby World Cup after suffering a hamstring injury

Robbie Henshaw ruled out of Scotland clash due to hamstring injury

Ireland's Iain Henderson is tackled by Florian Rosu of Romania during the Rugby World Cup 2023 match against Romania in September. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Iain Henderson handed first start of 2023 Rugby World Cup for Ireland

Samoa's prop James Lay is tackled by Ireland's lock Iain Henderson during the pre-World Cup match between Ireland and Samoa in Bayonne. PIC: ROMAIN PERROCHEAU/AFP via Getty Images

Iain Henderson: World Cup selection not a factor in unconvincing Ireland display

Ulster's Iain Henderson will lead Ireland into their final World Cup warm-up fixture against Samoa in Bayonne. PIC: Brian Lawless/PA

Iain Henderson wants Ireland team-mates to prove they deserve World Cup spot

Ireland's Iain Henderson. (Photo by PA)

Iain Henderson backs Ireland wing Jacob Stockdale to fight for World Cup spot

Jacob Stockdale will make his first internatinal appearance for Ireland in two years on Saturday against Italy in Dublin

Jacob Stockdale granted Ireland chance as Iain Henderson takes captain's armband

Ulster’s Jacob Stockdale will end his two-year wait for an international appearance in Saturday’s World Cup warm-up match against Italy in Dublin, with Iain Henderson in the captain’s role.

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Ulster captain Iain Henderson has signed a two-year contract extension which will keep him at the province until the end of the 2024-25 season

Ulster's Iain Henderson agrees two-year extension

Ulster's Iain Henderson on international duty with Ireland

Queen's link-up 'really important development' for Ulster's Jonny Petrie

Ulster’s Roddy Grant

Roddy Grant confident Ulster can dig deep into numbers game

Jake McCay, Queen's Rugby with Nigel Dillon (Lloyds Datum), Peter Legge (Grant Thornton), Stu Thom (My Name’5 Doddie Foundation NI ambassador) and Will Thompson.

Queen's fundraiser in memory of Scotish rugby legend Doddie Weir

Ulster's Roddy Grant

Roddy Grant hope Ulster and Iain Henderson extend links

Ulster's Iain Henderson

Iain Henderson suffers fractured forearm to hit Ulster and Ireland plans

Ireland lock Tadhg Beirne will miss the remainder of the Guinness Six Nations after being ruled out for up to 12 weeks with an ankle injury.

Ireland forced to shuffle pack as Tadhg Beirne ruled out of Six Nations

Methodist College won the Schools' Cup final in 2022 after defeating Campbell College at the Kingspan Stadium in Belfast.

Schools' Cup holders Methody must overcome tricky opener against BRA

Jacob Stockdale is one of five Ulster players who have been named in Ireland's Six Nations squad. (Photo by Niall Carson - Pool/Getty Images)

Ulster players aiming to make mark for Ireland as Six Nations squad announced

Ulster's Iain Henderson

Iain Henderson calling for full Ulster performance

Former Ulster player Stephen Ferris is now a pundit on Viaplay

Stephen Ferris highlights forwards fear for Ulster

Ulster captain Iain Henderson will try and rally his side to produce a big performance against La Rochelle. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Ulster primed for must-win European clash with La Rochelle

Tom Stewart was voted the Schools' Player of the year in 2019 .

Ulster hooker Tom Stewart in line for maiden European start against La Rochelle

Ulster skipper Iain Henderson made his return from a long injury lay-off against Zebre and played the final half-hour of the game. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Ulster need to improve on Zebre performance, says Roddy Grant

Ireland's Iain Henderson is in line to return from injury against Fiji in Dublin on Saturday. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Iain Henderson could be in line to make his comeback from injury for Ireland

Ulster skipper Iain Henderson. Pic by www.inpho.ie

Iain Henderson pencils in South Africa trip for comeback

Jacob Stockdale will make his Ulster return on Friday against Exeter. Pic by Getty.

Ulster backing for Jacob Stockdale going into Exeter return

Ulster's Iain Henderson. Pic by PA.

Iain Henderson wary of history repeating in Ulster’s trophy drive

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland. Pic by Getty.

Ulster edge home past Sharks test

Ulster’s Michael Lowry (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Michael Lowry eyeing home comfort with Ulster

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland. Pic by Getty.

Dan McFarland relishing shot at Ulster home reward

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland. Pic by Getty.

Sharks in sight as Ulster target home reward off Edinburgh joy

Dejected Ulster players following defeat to Toulouse. Pic by PA.

Iain Henderson highlights ‘incredible frustration’ for Ulster after loss

Ulster's Iain Henderson.

Ulster skipper Iain Henderson says mix of factors to blame for defeats

Luke Marshall during Ulster training in 2019. Pic by PressEye Ltd.

James Hume relishing return of Luke Marshall to Ulster line-up

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: Iain Henderson of Ireland runs with the ball during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium on March 12, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Ireland's Iain Henderson dreaming of Six Nations glory

Ulster's Sam Carter.

Ulster's Sam Carter relishing Leinster battle

Johnny Sexton of Ireland runs with the ball during the Six Nations Rugby match between Ireland and Italy at Aviva Stadium on February 27, 2022 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Johnny Sexton starts for Ireland against England in Six Nations showdown