Ulster captain Iain Henderson signs two-year contract extension with IRFU

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Ulster Captain Iain Henderson Signs Two-Year Contract Extension With Irfu
Ulster captain Iain Henderson has signed a new two-year Irish Rugby Football Union contract, © PA Archive/PA Images
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By PA Sport Staff

Iain Henderson has signed a two-year extension to his Irish Rugby Football Union contract and will remain at Ulster until 2023.

The 29-year-old second row captained Ireland for the first time against France in their last Guinness Six Nations fixture and has won 60 caps for his country.

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Henderson, a British and Irish Lions tourist to New Zealand in 2017, told the IRFU website: “It has been a great honour to captain both Ulster and Ireland in recent times.

“Irish Rugby is in a good place despite the disruption the sport has experienced during the pandemic.

“As professionals we have been in a privileged position to be able to continue playing and I know we all hope to see supporters back in the Aviva and Kingspan in the near future.”

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IRFU performance director David Nucifora said: “Over the past few seasons Iain has really developed into a leader within both the Ireland and Ulster squads.

Hurricanes v British and Irish Lions – Tour Match – Westpac Stadium
Ireland lock forward Iain Henderson toured New Zealand in 2017 with the British and Irish Lions (David Davies/PA)

“He is part of the national leadership group, captaining Ireland recently for the first time and we are delighted to have ensured that he continues his career in Ireland.”

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Ulster captain Henderson has played 116 games for the province and his contract is entirely funded by the IRFU.

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