Iain Henderson signs two-year deal with Ulster to remain playing at Kingspan Stadium until 2027
by Derek Foley · Irish MirrorUlster captain, Iain Henderson, has signed a two-year deal that will keep him playing with the northern province until at least 2027.
The announcement came directly following news his fellow Ulster international forward Rob Herring had signed a one-year contract.
The 32-year-old Henderson is a stalwart of the senior men’s side, having surpassed 150 caps for Ulster since making his debut back in April 2012.
An Ireland international, he has won over 80 caps for Ireland and has been a key member of five Six Nations Championship victories and three Rugby World Cup campaigns.
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He has also had the honour of two British and Irish Lions tours in 2017 and 2021.
Henderson commented on his new deal: “I’m delighted to sign with Ulster Rugby for another two years and feel energised about leading this group, which can keep growing in the months to come.
"We are building a team with a new core of players coming through the ranks and I believe there is the talent and experience to drive us forward. As a proud Ulsterman, I love playing for the club and I’m excited for us going forward.”
On the new deal, Ulster Rugby’s Head of Rugby Operations and Recruitment, Bryn Cunningham, added: “This is great news for us to secure Iain for another two years. He is our captain, a leader of the group and sets high standards in how he goes about his work.
"His professionalism and experience is second to none and he is an ideal role model for young players in the squad. His impact for us is vital and we look forward to seeing more of Iain leading Ulster both on and off the pitch in the years to come.”
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