Iain Henderson facts for kids
Henderson representing Ulster during the Pro14
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| Full name | William Iain Henderson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 21 February 1992 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Craigavon, Northern Ireland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.99 m (6 ft 6 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 119 kg (262 lb; 18 st 10 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Belfast Royal Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Queens University Belfast | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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William Iain Henderson (born February 21, 1992) is a professional rugby union player from Ireland. He plays as a lock for United Rugby Championship club Ulster. He also plays for the Ireland national team. Iain has been chosen for two tours with the British & Irish Lions, a special team of players from the UK and Ireland. He has been the captain of Ulster since 2019. He also captained Ireland in 2021 and 2023.
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Iain Henderson's Early Life
Iain Henderson was born in Craigavon, County Armagh. He went to Belfast Royal Academy for his education. He played on the school's main rugby team. In 2010, his team reached the final of the Ulster Schools' Cup.
In July 2010, Iain was picked for a special rugby game. This game opened the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. He was planning to study at a university in Edinburgh. However, he changed his mind when he got a spot at the Ulster Rugby Academy. He then went to Queen's University Belfast instead.
Iain Henderson's Rugby Career
Starting His Professional Journey
In December 2011, Iain received the £2,000 Jack Kyle Academy Bursary. This was a special award from the Ulster Rugby Official Supporters Club. He had a broken leg earlier in the 2011–12 season. This injury happened while playing for the Ulster Ravens team.
Iain played his first game for the senior Ulster team in April 2012. He signed his first professional contract in October 2012. He also played for Ireland's Under-19 and Under-20 teams. This included playing in the 2012 U20 World Championships. He made his first appearance for the senior Ireland team in November 2012. This was in a game against South Africa in Dublin.
Key Moments with Ulster Rugby
In 2013, Iain was named Young Player of the Year at the Ulster Rugby Awards. In 2021, he won the Personality of the Year award. He was part of the Ulster team that reached the finals of major competitions. These included the 2013 Pro12 Grand Final and the 2020 Pro14 Grand Final.
In January 2019, Iain played his 100th game for Ulster. This was against Leicester Tigers in the European Rugby Champions Cup. He became Ulster's captain before the 2019–20 season. He took over from Rory Best, who was retiring.
Playing for Ireland and the Lions
With the Ireland team, Iain has won the Six Nations Championship multiple times. These wins were in 2014, 2015, 2018, 2023, and 2024. He also helped Ireland win the Grand Slam in 2018 and 2023. The team won the Triple Crown in 2018, 2022, and 2023.
Iain played in the Rugby World Cup in 2015 and 2019. He captained Ireland for the first time in February 2021. He was also chosen to play for the British and Irish Lions. He toured with them to New Zealand in 2017 and to South Africa in 2021.
Iain's contract with the IRFU (Irish Rugby Football Union) was set to end after the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Many people wondered if he would move to play rugby in another country. However, he signed a new contract in 2023. This means he will stay with Ulster and Ireland for two more seasons. He was part of Ireland's team for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. He captained the team in a warm-up game against Italy on August 5, 2023.
Iain Henderson's Awards
Here are some of the major awards and championships Iain Henderson has won:
- Ireland
- 5× Six Nations Championship: 2014, 2015, 2018, 2023, 2024
- 2× Grand Slam: 2018, 2023
- 3× Triple Crown: 2018, 2022, 2023
See also
In Spanish: Iain Henderson para niños
