Iain Henderson has vowed to ignore “highlights-reel” rugby to realise his full potential with Ireland.

Iain Henderson says Ulster players have to “fix” the problems of “being a bit lazy and not working hard enough” if they are to beat La Rochelle in Belfast this afternoon in the Champions Cup.

Iain Henderson’s agent may be in the midst of his contract negotiations with the IRFU but the Ulster forward wasn’t exactly fluttering his eyes at any English or French suitors yesterday when asked for an update.

Lions star Iain Henderson will lead Ulster for the first time when a so far stingless Wasps side fly into Belfast for the opening Champions Cup Pool 1 clash at the Kingspan Stadium this evening.

Henderson's six weeks in New Zealand with the Lions must surely top the list of unorthodox stag dos.

Ireland boss Joe Schmidt believes the reigning double champions may have to settle for a mid-table RBS 6 Nations finish.

Ulster’s young international star Iain Henderson has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a hamstring tear.

Ulster have revealed that their squad has been decimated by injuries after beating Edinburgh.

Iain Henderson has been tipped to spearhead Ireland’s new breed of enforcers in the absence of key pack leaders Paul O’Connell, Peter O’Mahony and Sean O’Brien.

Former Ireland fly-half Humphreys backed Ulster powerhouse lock Henderson to gain world superstar status now he has fought his way into Joe Schmidt’s starting line-up.

Can’t a rugby international even take a nap in peace?

Paul O'Connell has fired up Ireland's forwards for Sunday's pivotal battle with France by detailing all their World Cup shortcomings.

“His ability to carry and get over the gain line is a big plus for us, he is a bit of a handful.”

Rory Best believes “genetic freak” Iain Henderson has limitless Test match potential.

Iain Henderson had a tongue-in-cheek response to Paul O’Connell’s suggestion that he was Rory Best’s “servant”.

“Joe has backed me, put me in the starting squad and that’s a massive confidence booster for me.”

"I do feel comfortable in there with him, but I’m sure I’ll feel more comfortable as the World Cup goes on."

“He’s a terrific athlete, you just can’t coach the things that he has in terms of his power, his speed.”

Iain Henderson has said a lack of discipline was a critical factor was behind Ireland's 10-16 defeat to Wales yesterday.

Shane Jennings believes that Iain Henderson’s form, combined with Peter O’Mahony’s injury profile, may see the younger Ulster man leapfrog the Munster flanker into Joe Schmidt’s starting side for the World Cup.

Tommy Bowe last night spoke of Ulster’s huge relief at having in-form forward Iain Henderson free to play again this weekend.

Ulster’s Iain Henderson is free to take part in the final round of the PRO12 this weekend, after a disciplinary committee decided not to impose any sanctions on the player.

Ulster 23 Munster 23: It may not have felt like it at the time, as Paddy Jackson’s excellent conversion sent a sold-out Ravenhill into raptures, but it may well be Munster rather than Ulster who finish the season with more to celebrate.

Ulster’s decision to appeal Iain Henderson’s sending off at Ravenhill on Saturday would be understandable to Munster head coach Anthony Foley who described the punishment issued by referee Nigel Owens as “an unfortunate circumstance”.

Ulster’s Iain Henderson insists that individual battles for World Cup places will be the last thing on his mind when he confronts Peter O’Mahony and Munster in the mutually crucial Guinness PRO12 clash at Kingspan Stadium tomorrow afternoon.

The despondency of defeat did not last long, Ireland’s jokers in the camp made sure of that.