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Ulster Rugby chief Bryn Cunningham has high hopes Chris Henry will be back after heart operation

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

The IRFU yesterday confirmed that Ulster flanker Chris Henry underwent exploratory heart surgery on Monday.

Burgess set for Bath debut

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Sam Burgess could be in line to make a surprise debut for Bath this Friday following his cross-code switch, and just weeks after fracturing his cheekbone and eye socket in the NRL Grand Final.

Slipper keen for World Cup revenge

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Wallabies prop James Slipper claims his team-mates are desperate to end England's dreams of winning the World Cup on home soil next year - just as Clive Woodward's side did to Australia in 2003.

England look to nullify Hooper

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

England assistant coach Graham Rowntree says Australia captain Michael Hooper will receive "special attention" in Saturday's QBE International at Twickenham.

England keep faith with squad

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

England have named an unchanged matchday squad for Saturday's final QBE International against Australia at Twickenham.

Henry undergoes heart procedure

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Flanker Chris Henry has undergone a procedure to repair a defect in his heart wall, the Irish Rugby Football Union has announced.

Argentina First Up For Ireland At 2015 World Rugby U-20 Championship

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland Under-20s will begin their World Rugby Under-20 Championship campaign against Argentina in Parma next June, following confirmation of the match schedule and kick-off times for the 2015 tournament.

Edwards angry at Gatland questions

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

Shaun Edwards has hit back angrily at the suggestion that Wales head coach Warren Gatland is under pressure due to his dismal record against the southern hemisphere heavyweights.

Howard settling in to life at Munster

1 decade ago by Guinness Pro12 news

South African centre Pat Howard admits he is ready for whatever comes his way as he bids to build on his first appearance for Munster.

IRFU Medical Bulletin: Chris Henry

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby Team news

The medical team for the Ireland squad, in consultation with the Ulster Rugby medical team, have released the following update on sidelined flanker Chris Henry.