Iain Henderson

Ulster Rugby’s Nick Timoney will captain the province in the European Challenge Cup final. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Timoney proud to captain Ulster in Challenge Cup final

Ulster Rugby’s James Hume pictured at a pre-match media session ahead of EPCR Challenge Cup Final against Montpellier Hérault Rugby this Friday

Ulster's James Hume eager for better cup final outcome this time around

Ulster's Tom Stewart. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Tom Stewart's 'full control' Ulster ambition

Ulster's Stuart McCloskey looks set to miss the European Challenge Cup final through injury

Ulster set to be without Stuart McCloskey for European Challenge Cup final

Ulster's Richie Murphy. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Dramatic URC draw as Ulster share spoils with Stormers in Belfast

Ulster's Nick Timoney on the ball during EPCR Challenge Cup semi-final success over Exeter Chiefs in Belfast on Saturday. (Photo by Peter Morrison/PA Wire)

Nick Timoney views Ulster past pain and progress all on path to European final

Iain Henderson is ready to seize the moment in Saturday's European Challenge Cup semi-final against Exeter. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Winning trophy with Ulster would be icing on cake for Iain Henderson

Ulster's Jacob Stockdale during a press call this week ahead of Friday's Challenge Cup quarter-final against La Rochelle at Ravenhill. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Jacob Stockdale dreaming of ending Ulster's long trophy drought

Ulster's Iain Henderson. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Iain Henderson's Ulster woes 'blatantly obvious' but captain focus on next step

Ulster's Charlie Irvine. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press).

Charlie Irvine thanks to Iain Henderson helping hand as part of Ulster progress

Ulster's Iain Henderson

Iain Henderson's 'let yourself dream' Ulster message

Ulster skipper Iain Henderson never lost faith in the province's ability to bounce back from a poor season. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Iain Henderson never doubted Ulster would come back stronger

There is no place for Ulster skipper Iain Henderson in Andy Farrell's Six Nations squad. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Ulster captain Ian Henderson left out of Ireland's Six Nations squad

Winger Werner Kok with Ulster head coach Richie Murphy. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Ulster's Werner Kok primed for Munster showdown

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Richie Murphy's 'right on it' Ulster call for Leinster trip in URC

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy says the United Rugby Championship is the top priority for the province. (Photo by Liam McBurney/PA Wire)

Richie Murphy says United Rugby Championship is top target for Ulster
Richie Murphy admitted he wants Ulster to do well in Europe but says a top-eight finish in the United Rugby Championship is the priority for the province.
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Ulster attack coch Mark Sexton during a press call ahead of Friday's European showdown with Racing 92 at Ravenhill. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Mark Sexton relishing high-flying Ulster's attack-minded approach

Wigan Warriors icon Andy Farrell is the head coach of Ireland Rugby Union

Ireland boss Andy Farrell unworried by players' lack of game time

Ulster centre Stuart McCloskey has hailed the positive impact of URC rule changes. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Stuart McCloskey credits rule changes for producing 'more exciting' rugby

Ulster Rugby captain Iain Henderson. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Iain Henderson admits current Ulster squad is one 'I've been most excited about'

Ulster's Iain Henderson says this season has been one of the worst of his career. (Photo by Arthur Allison /Pacemaker Press)

Iain Henderson reflects on 'one of worst' seasons of his career

Ulster’s Nathan Doak. (Photo by Arthur Allison /Pacemaker Press)

Nathan Doak: 'Any time you get to put an Ulster jersey on it's so special'

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Ulster's URC play-off dream dealt severe blow with loss at Munster

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

'Massive' Ulster boost before must-win Munster meeting in URC

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy

Ulster's contest against Scarlets is 'a must win game': Richie Murphy

Ireland's Joe McCarthy, who will miss Saturday's Guinness Six Nations opener against England due to injury. (Photo by Brian Lawless/PA Wire)

Joe McCarthy misses England opener as Simon Easterby reveals Ireland line-up

Bordeaux-Begles' Tevita Tatafu (C) scores their first try during the European Rugby Champions Cup, Pool 1, rugby union match between Ulster and Union Bordeaux-Begles at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast, Northern Ireland on December 14, 2024. (Photo by PETER MORRISON/AFP via Getty Images)

Iain Henderson focusing on positives as Ulster continue 'learning process'
Skipper Iain Henderson believes Ulster are showing signs of improvement despite being on a four-game losing streak.
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Iain Henderson’s honorary degree was in recognition of his exceptional rugby achievements

Ulster, Ireland and Lions star Iain Henderson honoured by QUB

Ireland's Cormac Izuchukwu tackles Fiji's Eroni Mawi during the Autumn International match at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin

Cormac Izuchukwu hails Richie Murphy factor in Ireland chance

Ulster captain Iain Henderson has signed a new two-year contract. (Photo by Pacemaker)

'Proud Ulsterman' Iain Henderson signs new Ulster Rugby contract

Queen's University captain Charlie Irvine in All-Ireland League action against Banbridge. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

Charlie Irvine hungry for more with Ulster after baptism of fire in South Africa

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker)

Second-half shock as Ulster lose 19-0 lead in Cardiff loss

Ulster captain Iain Henderson returns for the province after injury

Ulster captain Iain Henderson relishing comeback after injury

Stuart McCloskey has signed a new two-year contract with Ulster

Richie Murphy confident Ulster can cope without Emerging Ireland players

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

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

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