10 Facts About Iain Henderson

1.

William Iain Henderson was born on 21 February 1992 and is an Irish professional rugby union player who plays lock for Ulster, Ireland, and the British and Irish Lions.

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2.

Iain Henderson has been the captain of Ulster since the 2019, and first captained Ireland in 2021.

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3.

Iain Henderson was due to study actuarian studies at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, but switched to Queen's University Belfast after he was offered a place at the Ulster Rugby Academy.

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4.

Iain Henderson made his debut for the senior Ulster team in April 2012, and signed his first professional contract in October 2012.

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5.

Iain Henderson represented Ireland at U19 level and at U20 level, including at the 2012 U20 World Championships.

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6.

Iain Henderson made his senior Ireland debut in November 2012 in the defeat to South Africa in Dublin.

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7.

Iain Henderson was named Young Player of the Year at the 2013 Ulster Rugby Awards, and Personality of the Year in the 2021 Awards.

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8.

Iain Henderson was part of the Ulster team that made the 2013 Pro12 Grand Final and the 2020 Pro14 Grand Final.

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9.

Iain Henderson captained Ireland for the first time in February 2021.

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10.

Iain Henderson was selected for the British and Irish Lions for their 2017 tour to New Zealand and 2021 tour to South Africa.

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