Rugby: Henderson ruled out of Ireland's New Zealand tour

Four Ulster players included on line-up for opening match

Ulster captain Iain Henderson has been ruled out of Ireland's tour to New Zealand due to injury.
Author: Gareth McCulloughPublished 28th Jun 2022

Ulster's Iain Henderson has been ruled out of Ireland's tour to New Zealand.

The Ulster lock is suffering from a knee injury he picked up in training on Saturday. Scans have revealed 'significant damage' and Henderson will fly home for further medical

It's a big blow for Head Coach Andy Farrell to lose one of his most senior players for the entire tour

The Ulster quartet of James Hume, Tom O'Toole, Kieran Treadwell and Nick Timoney have all been included in an experimental line-up to face the Maori All Blacks in the opening match of the tour tomorrow.

The sides meet in Hamilton at 8.05am BST.