Ulster captain Iain Henderson out for several months after surgery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 1:38 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Ulster captain Iain Henderson is set to miss several months of the upcoming season following hip surgery performed this summer. The 34-year-old, who has earned 86 caps for Ireland, missed the end of last season due to a suspension that included missing the Challenge Cup final. In addition to Henderson, Ulster head coach Richie Murphy is dealing with multiple injuries, as Bryn Ward, Juarno Augustus, and Jude Postlethwaite have all undergone surgeries and are currently rehabilitating. Ulster begins its URC season against Edinburgh on September 25.
- •Iain Henderson will miss the start of the URC season.
- •He underwent hip surgery this summer.
- •Ulster plays Edinburgh on September 25.
- •Henderson missed the end of last season due to suspension.
- •Bryn Ward, Juarno Augustus, and Jude Postlethwaite are also injured.
- 1:46 PMYahoo Sports — Ulster skipper Henderson to miss start of season
- 1:38 PMBBC Sport — Ulster skipper Henderson to miss start of season
"Ulster captain Iain Henderson will miss several months of the new season after hip surgery during the summer.
"Ulster captain Iain Henderson will miss several months of the new season after hip surgery during the summer.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 1:46 PMUlster skipper Henderson to miss start of season
Ulster captain Iain Henderson will miss several months of the new season after hip surgery during the summer.
- BBC SportAug 11, 2026, 1:38 PMUlster skipper Henderson to miss start of season
Ulster captain Iain Henderson will miss several months of the new season after hip surgery during the summer.
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