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Louie Hennessey ruled out of Wales’ summer internationals due to injury

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 12:18 PM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Louie Hennessey ruled out of Wales’ summer internationals due to injury
Summary

Centre Louie Hennessey will miss Wales' summer internationals as he requires treatment for a shoulder injury. The 22-year-old sustained the injury during a Champions Cup semi-final match against Bordeaux-Begles in early May, where he also scored a try. Hennessey has made one Test appearance for Wales, and the team is preparing for matches against the Barbarians, Fiji, Argentina, and South Africa this summer. Wales begins its campaign against the Barbarians on 27 June at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham.

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Status Watch
  • •Hennessey injured his shoulder in early May
  • •First called up to Wales squad in autumn 2025
  • •Wales faces Barbarians on 27 June at Twickenham
  • •Nations Championship campaign starts against Fiji on 4 July
  • •Kieron Assiratti also doubtful due to a calf injury
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  • 12:18 PMYahoo Sports — Injured Hennessey to miss Wales' summer games
  • 12:08 PMBBC Sport — Injured Hennessey to miss Wales' summer games
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Centre Louie Hennessey has been ruled out of Wales summer internationals to undergo treatment on a damaged shoulder.

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Centre Louie Hennessey has been ruled out of Wales summer internationals to undergo treatment on a damaged shoulder.

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