Iain Henderson
Born: February 2, 1992 (age 32)
Hometown: Craigavon, Northern Ireland
Position: Lock
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Sports Mole has 64 articles about Iain Henderson. Articles 1 to 40:
Ireland outclass Scotland to set up New Zealand quarter-final
Ireland power to a statement-making 36-14 win over Scotland to set up a World Cup quarter-final against three-time winners New Zealand.
Oct 7, 21:54
Preview: Ireland vs. Romania - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash between Ireland and Romania, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 8, 01:58
Preview: Ireland vs. Samoa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between Ireland and Samoa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 24, 23:48
Preview: Ireland vs. England - prediction, team news, head to head
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Six Nations clash between Ireland and England, including predictions, team news and their head-to-head record.
Mar 16, 17:40
Preview: Italy vs. Ireland - prediction, team news, head to head
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Six Nations clash between Italy and Ireland, including predictions, team news and their head-to-head record.
Feb 23, 15:58
Iain Henderson criticises Lions tactics and claims team was not selected on form
Warren Gatland's British and Irish Lions were beaten 2-1 by world champions South Africa this summer.
Sep 23, 12:18
Preview: Derby County vs. Salford City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Cup clash between Derby County and Salford City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 9, 01:37
Lions hope self-isolating players will be able to rejoin squad on Thursday
The Lions spent eight hours of Wednesday in their rooms until those able to leave and play were scrambled by bus to Emirates Airline Park.
Jul 8, 12:55
Preview: Sharks vs. British and Irish Lions - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's British and Irish Lions clash against the Sharks, including predictions, team news and lineups.
Jul 5, 17:25
Lions back row urges to "express yourselves" by Warren Gatland
Tom Curry, Sam Simmonds and Josh Navidi will all be making their first start of the tour.
Jul 5, 15:57
Jacob Stockdale, Bundee Aki recalled for Ireland
Jacob Stockdale has been preferred to James Lowe, while Bundee Aki replaces the injured Garry Ringrose.
Mar 18, 16:39
Five talking points ahead of Scotland's Six Nations clash with Ireland
Ireland have won nine of the past 10 meetings between the countries.
Mar 13, 14:28
Ireland's Jamison Gibson-Park preferred to Conor Murray for Scotland clash
Conor Murray returns to the bench following a hamstring injury.
Mar 12, 12:11
Iain Henderson hoping Scotland will be rusty this weekend
Scotland's round-three fixture was postponed due to a coronavirus outbreak in France's squad.
Mar 11, 15:43
Leinster's Cian Healy pens new deal with IRFU
His new deal follows recent extensions for Peter O'Mahony, Johnny Sexton, Iain Henderson and James Ryan.
Mar 5, 11:10
Ireland's Johnny Sexton pens one-year contract extension with IRFU
The new deal for the 35-year-old will run until the end of the 2021-22 season.
Mar 2, 11:20
Ireland kickstart Six Nations campaign with dominant Italy win
Scores from Garry Ringrose, Hugo Keenan, CJ Stander and Keith Earls, plus a brace for Will Connors, helped the Irish bounce back from two defeats.
Feb 27, 16:43
Andy Farrell: 'Johnny Sexton's appetite is as strong as ever'
Captain Johnny Sexton said on Tuesday that he "might not" be around for the 2023 World Cup in France.
Feb 25, 14:02
Andy Farrell makes seven changes for clash with Italy
Ireland have made their worst start to a Six Nations campaign after defeats to Wales and France.
Feb 25, 12:14
Iain Henderson always fully committed to Ireland
The second-row forward has signed a new Ulster deal keeping him at the province until July 2023.
Feb 24, 16:49
Ulster's Iain Henderson pens two-year contract with IRFU
The 29-year-old second row captained Ireland for the first time against France in the Guinness Six Nations.
Feb 24, 12:12
Iain Henderson backs Ireland to keep improving under Andy Farrell
The Irish have begun a Six Nations campaign with successive losses for the first time.
Feb 15, 12:15
Five talking points ahead of Ireland's Six Nations clash with France
Ireland suffered defeat to Wales last weekend.
Feb 12, 17:44
Andy Farrell backs depleted Ireland to take the game to France
Ireland have to beat the French to keep alive their Six Nations title hopes.
Feb 12, 14:16
Ireland without Johnny Sexton and Conor Murray for France showdown
Billy Burns and Jamison Gibson-Park will deputise.
Feb 12, 13:06
Ireland without Caelan Doris and Quinn Roux for Six Nations opener with Wales
Both players have returned to their provinces for medical assessment.
Feb 2, 13:02
Johnny Sexton set for Ireland return against Scotland
Head coach Andy Farrell has made six changes to his starting XV.
Dec 3, 14:33
Ireland's Billy Burns gearing up to face native England
The 26-year-old represented England at Under-20 level.
Nov 16, 15:31
Ireland without captain Johnny Sexton for England showdown
Fly-half Sexton limped off in the first half of Friday's 32-9 win over Wales.
Nov 16, 10:27
Ireland kick off Autumn Nations Cup with dominant win over Wales
The hosts claimed a comfortable win in the Autumn Nations Cup opener.
Nov 13, 21:43
James Lowe set for Ireland debut in Autumn Nations Cup opener against Wales
New Zealand-born James Lowe is eligible for Andy Farrell's side under residency rules after joining Leinster in 2017.
Nov 10, 14:33
Iain Henderson lauds "absolute pest" and former room-mate Alun Wyn Jones
Iain Henderson and fellow lock Wyn Alun Wyn Jones are set to go head to head in the Autumn Nations Cup.
Nov 9, 15:51
James Ryan confident Ireland can cope with Iain Henderson absence
Ulster captain Iain Henderson was shown a red card against Ospreys on October 10.
Oct 20, 17:38
Devin Toner: 'It means the world to be back in Ireland XV'
The giant Leinster lock was recalled after Iain Henderson left the squad following the birth of his son.
Feb 22, 15:18
Iain Henderson sets sights on Ireland redemption against England at Twickenham
Ireland travel to Twickenham buoyed by successive Six Nations wins.
Feb 9, 13:40
Iain Henderson: 'Andy Farrell has brought different mentality to Ireland'
Ireland host defending Grand Slam champions Wales on Saturday.
Feb 5, 12:05
Iain Henderson: 'Ireland playing knockout rugby a week early'
Henderson expects Samoa to provide dangerous opposition in Fukuoka.
Oct 9, 11:29
Schmidt praises Larmour and Conway's 'contagious' enthusiasm
The duo are tipped to breathe new life through the Ireland ranks.
Sep 20, 10:09
Iain Henderson named new Ulster captain after Rory Best departure
Ireland second row steps into Rory Best's boots at Ulster.
Jul 25, 11:38
McCloskey marks 100th Ulster appearance with a try to help edge past Ospreys
Ireland lock Iain Henderson also made a comeback for the Irish province.
Feb 15, 21:55
