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{{short description|Irish rugby union player}}
{{short description|Irish rugby union player}}
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| name = Robbie Henshaw
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| fullname = Robert Anthony Henshaw
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1993|6|12}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1993|06|12|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Athlone]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]
| birth_place = [[Athlone]], Ireland
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| ru_position = [[Rugby union positions#Centre|Centre]]
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| school = [[Marist College, Athlone|Marist College]]
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| university = [[NUI Galway]]<br />[[University College Dublin]]
| youthclubs1 = [[Buccaneers RFC|Buccaneers]]
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| ru_clubyears = 2012–2016<br/>2016–
| position = [[Centre (rugby union)|Centre]]
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| ru_proclubs = [[Connacht Rugby|Connacht]]<br/>[[Leinster Rugby|Leinster]]
| currentclub = [[Leinster Rugby|Leinster]]
| ru_clubcaps = 77<br/>71
| ru_clubpoints = (55)<br/>(80)
| years1 = 2012–2016
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| clubs1 = [[Connacht Rugby|Connacht]]
| ru_clubupdate = 30 September 2022
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| apps1 = 77
| ru_nationalyears = 2011<br/>2013<br/>2013<br/>2013–<br/>[[2017 British & Irish Lions tour to New Zealand|2017]], [[2021 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa|2021]]
| points1 = 55
| ru_nationalteam = [[Ireland national schoolboy rugby union team|Ireland Schools]]<br/>[[Ireland national under-20 rugby union team|Ireland U20]]<br/>[[Ireland Wolfhounds]]<br/>[[Ireland national rugby union team|Ireland]]<br/>[[British & Irish Lions]]
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| ru_ntupdate = 18 March 2023
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| repteam1 = [[Ireland national schoolboy rugby union team|Ireland Schoolboys]]
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| school = [[Marist College, Athlone|Marist College]]
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| university = [[NUI Galway]]<ref>
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| title = NUI Galway to offer extra CAO points to elite athletes
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'''Robert Anthony Henshaw''' (born 12 June 1993) is an Irish professional [[rugby union]] player who plays as a [[Centre (rugby union)|centre]] for [[United Rugby Championship]] club [[Leinster Rugby|Leinster]] and the [[Ireland national rugby union team|Ireland national team]].<ref>{{cite news | first= Paul | last= Hosford | url= https://www.thejournal.ie/nui-galway-to-offer-bonus-points-for-athletes-1343530-Mar2014/ | title= NUI Galway to offer extra CAO points to elite athletes | publisher= TheJournal.ie|date=4 March 2014 | access-date= 4 March 2014 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180531011159/https://www.thejournal.ie/nui-galway-to-offer-bonus-points-for-athletes-1343530-Mar2014/ | archive-date= 31 May 2018 | quote= Ireland rugby player Robbie Henshaw is a second year arts student at NUIG, he says that the supports offered can be vital. }}</ref>
'''Robbie Henshaw''' (born 12 June 1993) is an Irish [[rugby union]] player. He plays primarily as a [[Centre (rugby union)|centre]], although he can also play [[Fullback (rugby union)|fullback]]. Henshaw currently plays for Irish provincial team [[Leinster Rugby|Leinster]] in the [[United Rugby Championship]], and internationally for [[Ireland national rugby union team|Ireland]].


==Early life==
== Early life ==
Born in [[Athlone]], Henshaw grew up in the suburb [[Coosan]] and was a student at [[Marist College, Athlone|Marist College]] in the town.<ref name="Henshaw family">{{cite web| url=http://www.independent.ie/sport/tackling-things-together-robbie-henshaw-and-dad-tony-31452419.html | work=[[Irish Independent]] | title=Tackling things together... Robbie Henshaw and dad Tony | access-date=5 November 2015 | date=17 August 2015}}</ref> In 2011 he was part of the Buccaneers Under 19 team that won Connacht League and Cup and the All Ireland League.<ref>[http://www.irishrugby.ie/news/7218.php#.WPUEHLuGPIU Buccaneers Under 19 All Ireland Champions]</ref> He was captain of the school's rugby team in 2012 when they won their first [[Connacht Schools Rugby Senior Cup|Connacht Senior Schools Cup]] in 35 years.<ref name="From Senior to World">{{cite web| url=http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/other-rugby/from-senior-cup-to-world-cup-in-three-special-years-30927447.html | work=[[Irish Independent]] | title=From Senior Cup to World Cup in three special years | access-date=5 November 2015 | date=22 January 2015}}</ref> In addition to rugby Henshaw also played [[Gaelic football]] in his youth. He played for the [[Athlone GAA|Athlone]] senior team at just 18 years old,<ref>{{cite web| url=http://athlone.gaa.ie/match-reports/athlonevtubberclair-3rdseptember | work=[[Athlone GAA]] | title=Athlone v Tubberclair - 3rd September | access-date=5 November 2015 | date=6 September 2011}}</ref> and played for the Westmeath minor team in 2010 and 2011.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.the42.ie/10-famous-people-that-played-gaa-2259959-Sep2015/ | work=[[TheJournal.ie|The42]] | title=10 famous people you'll never believe played GAA as a teen | access-date=5 November 2015 | date=16 September 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gaa.ie/gaa-news-and-videos/daily-news/1/0303151453-robbie-henshaws-gaas-past-remembered/ |work=[[Gaelic Athletic Association|GAA.ie]] |title=Robbie Henshaw's GAA's past remembered |access-date=5 November 2015 |date=3 March 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150511193531/http://www.gaa.ie/gaa-news-and-videos/daily-news/1/0303151453-robbie-henshaws-gaas-past-remembered |archive-date=11 May 2015 }}</ref>
Born in [[Athlone]], Henshaw grew up in the suburb [[Coosan]] and was a student at [[Marist College, Athlone|Marist College]] in the town.<ref name="Henshaw family">{{cite web| url=http://www.independent.ie/sport/tackling-things-together-robbie-henshaw-and-dad-tony-31452419.html | work=[[Irish Independent]] | title=Tackling things together... Robbie Henshaw and dad Tony | access-date=5 November 2015 | date=17 August 2015}}</ref> In 2011 he was part of the Buccaneers Under 19 team that won Connacht League and Cup and the All Ireland League.<ref>[http://www.irishrugby.ie/news/7218.php#.WPUEHLuGPIU Buccaneers Under 19 All Ireland Champions]</ref> He was captain of the school's rugby team in 2012 when they won their first [[Connacht Schools Rugby Senior Cup|Connacht Senior Schools Cup]] in 35 years.<ref name="From Senior to World">{{cite web| url=http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/other-rugby/from-senior-cup-to-world-cup-in-three-special-years-30927447.html | work=[[Irish Independent]] | title=From Senior Cup to World Cup in three special years | access-date=5 November 2015 | date=22 January 2015}}</ref> In addition to rugby Henshaw also played [[Gaelic football]] in his youth. He played for the [[Athlone GAA|Athlone]] senior team at just 18 years old,<ref>{{cite web| url=http://athlone.gaa.ie/match-reports/athlonevtubberclair-3rdseptember | work=[[Athlone GAA]] | title=Athlone v Tubberclair - 3rd September | access-date=5 November 2015 | date=6 September 2011}}</ref> and played for the Westmeath minor team in 2010 and 2011.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.the42.ie/10-famous-people-that-played-gaa-2259959-Sep2015/ | work=[[TheJournal.ie|The42]] | title=10 famous people you'll never believe played GAA as a teen | access-date=5 November 2015 | date=16 September 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gaa.ie/gaa-news-and-videos/daily-news/1/0303151453-robbie-henshaws-gaas-past-remembered/ |work=[[Gaelic Athletic Association|GAA.ie]] |title=Robbie Henshaw's GAA's past remembered |access-date=5 November 2015 |date=3 March 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150511193531/http://www.gaa.ie/gaa-news-and-videos/daily-news/1/0303151453-robbie-henshaws-gaas-past-remembered |archive-date=11 May 2015 }}</ref>


Henshaw comes from a sporting family with a history of involvement in the GAA,<ref>{{cite web| quote=Henshaw - whose family is immersed in Athlone GAA | url=http://hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=232792 | work=Hoganstand.com | title=Henshaw's Gaelic football skills come in handy! | access-date=5 November 2015 | date=1 March 2015}}</ref> while his uncle David Henshaw played rugby for Buccaneers and Connacht.<ref>{{cite web| quote=Henshaw, whose uncle David played for Connacht in the ’90s | url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/a-dream-come-true-as-robbie-relishing-life-in-the-big-time-219330.html | work=[[Irish Examiner]] | title='A dream come true' as Robbie relishing life in the big time | access-date=5 November 2015 | date=11 January 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| quote=notable personalities and players over the decades included [...] David Henshaw | url=http://www.buccaneersrfc.com/club/club-history | work=[[Buccaneers RFC]] | title=Club History | access-date=5 November 2015}}</ref> The family also has a lot of musical talent, with Henshaw himself playing the accordion, fiddle, guitar and piano.<ref name="Henshaw family"/> His musical and sporting versatility have earned him the nickname "One Man Band" and "Old Man Bob Henshaw" amongst his teammates.{{citation needed|date=March 2021}}
Henshaw comes from a sporting family with a history of involvement in the GAA,<ref>{{cite web| quote=Henshaw - whose family is immersed in Athlone GAA | url=http://hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=232792 | work=Hoganstand.com | title=Henshaw's Gaelic football skills come in handy! | access-date=5 November 2015 | date=1 March 2015}}</ref> while his uncle David Henshaw played rugby for Buccaneers and Connacht.<ref>{{cite web| quote=Henshaw, whose uncle David played for Connacht in the ’90s | url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/a-dream-come-true-as-robbie-relishing-life-in-the-big-time-219330.html | work=[[Irish Examiner]] | title='A dream come true' as Robbie relishing life in the big time | access-date=5 November 2015 | date=11 January 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| quote=notable personalities and players over the decades included [...] David Henshaw | url=http://www.buccaneersrfc.com/club/club-history | work=[[Buccaneers RFC]] | title=Club History | access-date=5 November 2015}}</ref> The family also has a lot of musical talent, with Henshaw himself playing the accordion, fiddle, guitar and piano.<ref name="Henshaw family"/> His musical and sporting versatility have earned him the nickname "One Man Band" and "Old Man Bob Henshaw" amongst his teammates.{{citation needed|date=March 2021}}


==Rugby career==
== Club career ==
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=== Connacht ===

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Henshaw was part of the under-age set up with [[Connacht Rugby|Connacht]], and was part of the Connacht team that completed a Grand Slam in the Under-20 Interprovincial Championship in 2011.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.irishrugby.ie/news/7173.php#.VjuqM9LhC1s | work=[[Irish Rugby Football Union|Irish Rugby]] | title=Connacht Under-20s Celebrate Grand Slam Success | access-date=5 November 2015 | date=24 September 2011}}</ref> He entered the Connacht academy ahead of the 2012–13 season.
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===Connacht===
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Henshaw was part of the under-age set up with [[Connacht Rugby|Connacht]], and was part of the Connacht team that completed a Grand Slam in the Under-20 Interprovincial Championship in 2011.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.irishrugby.ie/news/7173.php#.VjuqM9LhC1s | work=[[IRFU|Irish Rugby]] | title=Connacht Under-20s Celebrate Grand Slam Success | access-date=5 November 2015 | date=24 September 2011}}</ref> He entered the Connacht academy ahead of the 2012–13 season.


Henshaw was given his first cap for Connacht's senior team by [[Eric Elwood]] on 1 September 2012. He replaced [[Eoin Griffin]] at [[Centre (rugby union)|outside centre]] against [[Cardiff Blues]] in the opening game of the [[2012–13 Pro12]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pro12rugby.com/matchcentre/2467.php#8jSVsipf44Z2P6yt.99 | work=[[Pro14|Pro12]] | title=Jones try enough for Blues to see off Connacht | access-date=5 November 2015 | date=1 September 2012 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309171755/http://www.pro12rugby.com/matchcentre/2467.php#8jSVsipf44Z2P6yt.99 | archive-date=9 March 2016 | df=dmy-all }}</ref>
Henshaw was given his first cap for Connacht's senior team by [[Eric Elwood]] on 1 September 2012. He replaced [[Eoin Griffin]] at [[Centre (rugby union)|outside centre]] against [[Cardiff Blues]] in the opening game of the [[2012–13 Pro12]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pro12rugby.com/matchcentre/2467.php#8jSVsipf44Z2P6yt.99 | work=[[Pro14|Pro12]] | title=Jones try enough for Blues to see off Connacht | access-date=5 November 2015 | date=1 September 2012 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309171755/http://www.pro12rugby.com/matchcentre/2467.php#8jSVsipf44Z2P6yt.99 | archive-date=9 March 2016 | df=dmy-all }}</ref>
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Ahead of the 2013–14 season [[Eric Elwood]] left the province and was replaced with [[Pat Lam]]. Despite the change of coach, Henshaw continued to play regularly for Connacht, being used both at fullback and centre. He played 18 times in the [[2013–14 Pro12]], starting all but one of these games and scoring three tries.<ref name="Pro12 Connacht Robbie Henshaw"/> Henshaw also started all six of Connacht's games in the [[2013–14 Heineken Cup]], including a victory over [[Stade Toulousain|Toulouse]] in France.<ref name="EPCR Robbie Henshaw"/> Henshaw signed a contract extension with Connacht in November 2013, extending his time with the province to summer 2016.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.irishrugby.ie/news/30211.php | title=Connacht Confirm New Deal For Henshaw | date=26 November 2013 | work=irishrugby.ie | access-date=26 November 2013}}</ref>
Ahead of the 2013–14 season [[Eric Elwood]] left the province and was replaced with [[Pat Lam]]. Despite the change of coach, Henshaw continued to play regularly for Connacht, being used both at fullback and centre. He played 18 times in the [[2013–14 Pro12]], starting all but one of these games and scoring three tries.<ref name="Pro12 Connacht Robbie Henshaw"/> Henshaw also started all six of Connacht's games in the [[2013–14 Heineken Cup]], including a victory over [[Stade Toulousain|Toulouse]] in France.<ref name="EPCR Robbie Henshaw"/> Henshaw signed a contract extension with Connacht in November 2013, extending his time with the province to summer 2016.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.irishrugby.ie/news/30211.php | title=Connacht Confirm New Deal For Henshaw | date=26 November 2013 | work=irishrugby.ie | access-date=26 November 2013}}</ref>


In the 2014–15 season, Henshaw spent more time with the [[Ireland national rugby union team|Irish team]] so did not feature as much for Connacht. He played 12 times in the [[2014–15 Pro12|league]], starting each time, and scoring a try against the [[Cardiff Blues]].<ref name="Pro12 Connacht Robbie Henshaw"/> In Europe, Connacht took part in the [[2014–15 European Rugby Challenge Cup|2014–15 Challenge Cup]], the second tier competition. Henshaw started four of the team's six pool stage matches, scoring two tries against [[Stade Rochelais|La Rochelle]], and the quarter-final against [[Gloucester Rugby|Gloucester]].<ref name="EPCR Robbie Henshaw"/> He also started in Connacht's final game of the season a [[2015–16 European Rugby Champions–Challenge Cup play-offs|play-off]] for the final spot in the [[2015–16 European Rugby Champions Cup|2015–16 Champions Cup]]. Connacht again faced Gloucester away, and were leading 18–25 in the final minutes of the game, but a controversial penalty decision from [[Romain Poite]] gave Gloucester a try-scoring opportunity and sent the match to extra time, after which Gloucester emerged 40–32 victors, Henshaw having played the full 100 minutes.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/rugby-union/32803113 | work=[[BBC Sport]] | title=Champions Cup play-off: Gloucester 40-32 Connacht | access-date=28 September 2015 | date=24 May 2015}}</ref>
In the 2014–15 season, Henshaw spent more time with the [[Ireland national rugby union team|Irish team]] so did not feature as much for Connacht. He played 12 times in the [[2014–15 Pro12|league]], starting each time, and scoring a try against the [[Cardiff Blues]].<ref name="Pro12 Connacht Robbie Henshaw"/> In Europe, Connacht took part in the [[2014–15 European Rugby Challenge Cup|2014–15 Challenge Cup]], the second-tier competition. Henshaw started four of the team's six pool stage matches, scoring two tries against [[Stade Rochelais|La Rochelle]], and the quarter-final against [[Gloucester Rugby|Gloucester]].<ref name="EPCR Robbie Henshaw"/> He also started in Connacht's final game of the season a [[2015–16 European Rugby Champions–Challenge Cup play-offs|play-off]] for the final spot in the [[2015–16 European Rugby Champions Cup|2015–16 Champions Cup]]. Connacht again faced Gloucester away, and were leading 18–25 in the final minutes of the game, but a controversial penalty decision from [[Romain Poite]] gave Gloucester a try-scoring opportunity and sent the match to extra time, after which Gloucester emerged 40–32 victors, Henshaw having played the full 100 minutes.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/rugby-union/32803113 | work=[[BBC Sport]] | title=Champions Cup play-off: Gloucester 40-32 Connacht | access-date=28 September 2015 | date=24 May 2015}}</ref>


Henshaw missed Connacht's opening games of the [[2015–16 Pro12]] due to the [[2015 Rugby World Cup]]. He returned to the squad in October, but was not available to play until November, when he was named in the side against [[Benetton Rugby|Benetton Treviso]].<ref>{{cite web| quote=Lam has also revealed that Robbie Henshaw should be back to full fitness in time for the province's next fixture against Treviso next weekend. | url=http://www.the42.ie/connacht-edinburgh-pro12-2-2417287-Oct2015/ | work=[[TheJournal.ie|The42]] | title=Nathan White back in Connacht squad as Pat Lam makes changes for Edinburgh clash | access-date=5 November 2015 | date=30 October 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.the42.ie/henshaw-connacht-team-treviso-2427310-Nov2015/ | work=[[TheJournal.ie|The42]] | title=Henshaw at fullback as AJ MacGinty prepares to make Connacht debut from the bench | access-date=5 November 2015 | date=5 November 2015}}</ref>
Henshaw missed Connacht's opening games of the [[2015–16 Pro12]] due to the [[2015 Rugby World Cup]]. He returned to the squad in October, but was not available to play until November, when he was named in the side against [[Benetton Rugby|Benetton Treviso]].<ref>{{cite web| quote=Lam has also revealed that Robbie Henshaw should be back to full fitness in time for the province's next fixture against Treviso next weekend. | url=http://www.the42.ie/connacht-edinburgh-pro12-2-2417287-Oct2015/ | work=[[TheJournal.ie|The42]] | title=Nathan White back in Connacht squad as Pat Lam makes changes for Edinburgh clash | access-date=5 November 2015 | date=30 October 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.the42.ie/henshaw-connacht-team-treviso-2427310-Nov2015/ | work=[[TheJournal.ie|The42]] | title=Henshaw at fullback as AJ MacGinty prepares to make Connacht debut from the bench | access-date=5 November 2015 | date=5 November 2015}}</ref>


On 14 February 2016, it was confirmed by Connacht Rugby that Henshaw would be leaving the province at the end of the 2015-16 season. He decided to join Leinster Rugby after the 2015-16 season <ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.connachtrugby.ie/robbie-henshaw-to-leave-connacht-rugby/#ConnachtNews| work=Connacht Rugby | title=Robbie Henshaw to Leave Connacht Rugby | access-date=14 February 2016 | date=14 February 2016}}</ref>
On 14 February 2016, it was confirmed by Connacht Rugby that Henshaw would be leaving the province at the end of the 2015–16 season. He decided to join Leinster Rugby after the 2015–16 season <ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.connachtrugby.ie/robbie-henshaw-to-leave-connacht-rugby/#ConnachtNews| work=Connacht Rugby | title=Robbie Henshaw to Leave Connacht Rugby | access-date=14 February 2016 | date=14 February 2016}}</ref>


On 28 May 2016, Henshaw was part of the Connacht team that won their first ever major trophy, the [[2015–16 Pro12]] after a 20-10 win against [[Leinster Rugby|Leinster]] in the [[2016 Pro12 Grand Final|final]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.the42.ie/connacht-leinster-pro12-final-liveblog-2793936-May2016/|title=2016 Pro12 Final: as it happened|date=28 May 2016|work=The 42|access-date=31 May 2016}}</ref>
On 28 May 2016, Henshaw was part of the Connacht team that won their first ever major trophy, the [[2015–16 Pro12]] after a 20–10 win against [[Leinster Rugby|Leinster]] in the [[2016 Pro12 Grand Final|final]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.the42.ie/connacht-leinster-pro12-final-liveblog-2793936-May2016/|title=2016 Pro12 Final: as it happened|date=28 May 2016|work=The 42|access-date=31 May 2016}}</ref>


===Leinster===
=== Leinster ===
On 8 October 2016, Henshaw made his debut for Leinster in a 25-14 [[2016–17 Pro12|Pro12]] win against [[Munster Rugby|Munster]] at the [[Aviva Stadium]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/guinness-pro12/guinness-pro12-as-it-happened-leinster-25-munster-14-35114291.html|title=Guinness Pro12 as it happened: Leinster 25 Munster 14|date=8 October 2016|work=Irish Independent|access-date=26 October 2016}}</ref>
On 8 October 2016, Henshaw made his debut for Leinster in a 25-14 [[2016–17 Pro12|Pro12]] win against [[Munster Rugby|Munster]] at the [[Aviva Stadium]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/guinness-pro12/guinness-pro12-as-it-happened-leinster-25-munster-14-35114291.html|title=Guinness Pro12 as it happened: Leinster 25 Munster 14|date=8 October 2016|work=Irish Independent|access-date=26 October 2016}}</ref>


==International==
== International career ==
===Ireland===
=== Ireland U20 ===
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Henshaw represented Ireland at various under-age levels during his development. In November 2011, he became the first player from [[Marist College, Athlone|Marist College]] or any Athlone-based school to represent the [[Ireland national schoolboy rugby union team|Irish schools team]], and was part of the team that won the Under-18 European Championships.<ref name="From Senior to World"/> He also represented the country at under-19 level.<ref name="Full contract">{{cite web| url=http://www.irishrugby.ie/news/3605.php#.VjsX5dLhC1s | work=[[Irish Rugby Football Union|Irish Rugby]] | title=Henshaw Signs Full Contract With Connacht | access-date=5 November 2015 | date=13 December 2012}}</ref>
====Youth and developmental====
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Henshaw represented Ireland at various under-age levels during his development. In November 2011, he became the first player from [[Marist College, Athlone|Marist College]] or any Athlone-based school to represent the [[Ireland national schoolboy rugby union team|Irish schools team]], and was part of the team that won the Under-18 European Championships.<ref name="From Senior to World"/> He also represented the country at under-19 level.<ref name="Full contract">{{cite web| url=http://www.irishrugby.ie/news/3605.php#.VjsX5dLhC1s | work=[[IRFU|Irish Rugby]] | title=Henshaw Signs Full Contract With Connacht | access-date=5 November 2015 | date=13 December 2012}}</ref>


Henshaw was named in [[Ireland national rugby union team|Ireland]] training squad for the [[2013 Six Nations Championship]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishrugby.ie/ireland/28133.php |title=Ireland Training Squad Announced |date=17 January 2013 |work=irishrugby.ie |access-date=22 January 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130121041124/http://www.irishrugby.ie/ireland/28133.php |archive-date=21 January 2013 }}</ref> and played 58 minutes at fullback for the [[Ireland Wolfhounds]] in a friendly against [[England Saxons]] on 25 January 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishrugby.ie/ireland/28160.php |title=O2 Ireland Wolfhounds Squad Announced |date=22 January 2013 |work=irishrugby.ie |access-date=22 January 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130124160401/http://www.irishrugby.ie/ireland/28160.php |archive-date=24 January 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishrugby.ie/rugby/28193.php |title=Wolfhounds Lose Grip On First-Half Lead |date=25 January 2013 |work=irishrugby.ie |access-date=8 February 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130128010821/http://www.irishrugby.ie/rugby/28193.php |archive-date=28 January 2013 }}</ref> Henshaw was released from the senior squad in February and made his debut for [[Ireland national under-20 rugby union team|Ireland Under-20]] on 8 February 2013, starting at fullback in the side's 16–15 victory against [[England national under-20 rugby union team|England]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishrugby.ie/rugby/28328.php |title=Daly Kick Gives Ireland U-20s Dramatic Victory |date=8 February 2013 |work=irishrugby.ie |access-date=9 February 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130212054300/http://www.irishrugby.ie/rugby/28328.php |archive-date=12 February 2013 }}</ref>
Henshaw was named in [[Ireland national rugby union team|Ireland]] training squad for the [[2013 Six Nations Championship]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishrugby.ie/ireland/28133.php |title=Ireland Training Squad Announced |date=17 January 2013 |work=irishrugby.ie |access-date=22 January 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130121041124/http://www.irishrugby.ie/ireland/28133.php |archive-date=21 January 2013 }}</ref> and played 58 minutes at fullback for the [[Ireland Wolfhounds]] in a friendly against [[England Saxons]] on 25 January 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishrugby.ie/ireland/28160.php |title=O2 Ireland Wolfhounds Squad Announced |date=22 January 2013 |work=irishrugby.ie |access-date=22 January 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130124160401/http://www.irishrugby.ie/ireland/28160.php |archive-date=24 January 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishrugby.ie/rugby/28193.php |title=Wolfhounds Lose Grip On First-Half Lead |date=25 January 2013 |work=irishrugby.ie |access-date=8 February 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130128010821/http://www.irishrugby.ie/rugby/28193.php |archive-date=28 January 2013 }}</ref> Henshaw was released from the senior squad in February and made his debut for [[Ireland national under-20 rugby union team|Ireland Under-20]] on 8 February 2013, starting at fullback in the side's 16–15 victory against [[England national under-20 rugby union team|England]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishrugby.ie/rugby/28328.php |title=Daly Kick Gives Ireland U-20s Dramatic Victory |date=8 February 2013 |work=irishrugby.ie |access-date=9 February 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130212054300/http://www.irishrugby.ie/rugby/28328.php |archive-date=12 February 2013 }}</ref>


====Senior team====
=== Ireland ===
Henshaw was called up to the Ireland squad for the [[2013 end-of-year rugby union tests]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/international/joe-schmidt-names-extended-squad-for-november-series-1.1530767|work=[[Irish Times]] | title=Joe Schmidt names extended squad for November series | access-date=5 January 2014 | date=17 September 2013}}</ref> He came off the bench against [[Australia national rugby union team|Australia]] on 16 November 2013, firstly as a blood-replacement for [[Brian O'Driscoll]] and then as a replacement for [[Rob Kearney]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishrugby.ie/rugby/30136.php |title=Ireland Undone By Four-Try Wallabies |date=16 November 2013 |work=[[IRFU|Irish Rugby]] |access-date=18 November 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131121081714/http://www.irishrugby.ie/rugby/30136.php |archive-date=21 November 2013 }}</ref>
Henshaw was called up to the Ireland squad for the [[2013 end-of-year rugby union tests]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/international/joe-schmidt-names-extended-squad-for-november-series-1.1530767|work=[[Irish Times]] | title=Joe Schmidt names extended squad for November series | access-date=5 January 2014 | date=17 September 2013}}</ref> He came off the bench against [[Australia national rugby union team|Australia]] on 16 November 2013, firstly as a blood-replacement for [[Brian O'Driscoll]] and then as a replacement for [[Rob Kearney]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishrugby.ie/rugby/30136.php |title=Ireland Undone By Four-Try Wallabies |date=16 November 2013 |work=[[Irish Rugby Football Union|Irish Rugby]] |access-date=18 November 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131121081714/http://www.irishrugby.ie/rugby/30136.php |archive-date=21 November 2013 }}</ref>


Henshaw started for [[Ireland Wolfhounds]] in their friendly against [[England Saxons]] on 25 January 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishrugby.ie/rugby/30557.php |title=Wolfhounds Hold On For Hard-Fought Victory |date=25 January 2014 |work=irishrugby.ie |access-date=26 January 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140128002202/http://www.irishrugby.ie/rugby/30557.php |archive-date=28 January 2014 }}</ref> Henshaw was named in Ireland's 34-man squad for the opening two fixtures of the [[2014 Six Nations Championship]] but did not play in the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishrugby.ie/news/30561.php |title=34-Man Ireland Squad Named |date=27 January 2014 |work=[[IRFU|Irish Rugby]] |access-date=27 January 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140130045028/http://www.irishrugby.ie/news/30561.php |archive-date=30 January 2014 }}</ref> He made two appearances in the [[2014 end-of-year rugby union internationals|2014 end-of-year international]] wins against [[South Africa national rugby union team|South Africa]] and [[Australia national rugby union team|Australia]].
Henshaw started for [[Ireland Wolfhounds]] in their friendly against [[England Saxons]] on 25 January 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishrugby.ie/rugby/30557.php |title=Wolfhounds Hold On For Hard-Fought Victory |date=25 January 2014 |work=irishrugby.ie |access-date=26 January 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140128002202/http://www.irishrugby.ie/rugby/30557.php |archive-date=28 January 2014 }}</ref> Henshaw was named in Ireland's 34-man squad for the opening two fixtures of the [[2014 Six Nations Championship]] but did not play in the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishrugby.ie/news/30561.php |title=34-Man Ireland Squad Named |date=27 January 2014 |work=[[Irish Rugby Football Union|Irish Rugby]] |access-date=27 January 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140130045028/http://www.irishrugby.ie/news/30561.php |archive-date=30 January 2014 }}</ref> He made two appearances in the [[2014 end-of-year rugby union internationals|2014 end-of-year international]] wins against [[South Africa national rugby union team|South Africa]] and [[Australia national rugby union team|Australia]].


In 2015, Henshaw was included in the Ireland squad for the [[2015 Six Nations Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/henshaw-ready-to-emerge-from-the-shadows-for-ireland-30962790.html | title=Henshaw ready to emerge from the shadows for Ireland | date=4 February 2015 | work=[[Irish Independent]] | access-date=4 February 2015}}</ref>
In 2015, Henshaw was included in the Ireland squad for the [[2015 Six Nations Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/henshaw-ready-to-emerge-from-the-shadows-for-ireland-30962790.html | title=Henshaw ready to emerge from the shadows for Ireland | date=4 February 2015 | work=[[Irish Independent]] | access-date=4 February 2015}}</ref>
On 1 March 2015, Henshaw scored his first try for Ireland in a 19-9 victory over England in Ireland's third game of the 2015 Six Nations.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/mar/01/ireland-england-six-nations-match-report|title=Ireland see off England to stay on course for Six Nations glory|date=2 March 2015|work=Guardian |access-date=2 March 2015}}</ref>
On 1 March 2015, Henshaw scored his first try for Ireland in a 19–9 victory over England in Ireland's third game of the 2015 Six Nations.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/mar/01/ireland-england-six-nations-match-report|title=Ireland see off England to stay on course for Six Nations glory|date=2 March 2015|work=Guardian |access-date=2 March 2015}}</ref>


Henshaw was included in the Irish squad for the [[2015 Rugby World Cup]]. After missing out on a place in the first pool stage games against Romania and Canada, Henshaw resumed his role in the starting team for his World Cup debut against Italy. Henshaw went on to play full games against both France and Argentina, the latter of which saw Ireland reach the end of their World cup journey.
Henshaw was included in the Irish squad for the [[2015 Rugby World Cup]]. After missing out on a place in the first pool stage games against Romania and Canada, Henshaw resumed his role in the starting team for his World Cup debut against Italy. Henshaw went on to play full games against both France and Argentina, the latter of which saw Ireland reach the end of their World cup journey.


On 5 November 2016, Henshaw scored the winning try against New Zealand in Soldier Field, Chicago. Henshaw received the ball off an attacking five-metre scrum and beat three tacklers to touch down. In March 2023, Henshaw was part of the Ireland to win the Grand Slam, only the fourth time in history that Ireland had won. <ref>https://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2023/0320/1364326-ferris-current-irish-team-are-the-greatest-ever/</ref>
On 5 November 2016, Henshaw scored the winning try against New Zealand in Soldier Field, Chicago. Henshaw received the ball off an attacking five-metre scrum and beat three tacklers to touch down. In March 2023, Henshaw was part of the Ireland team to win the Grand Slam, only the fourth time in history that Ireland had won.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2023/0320/1364326-ferris-current-irish-team-are-the-greatest-ever/ | title=Ferris: Current Irish team are the greatest ever | website=[[RTÉ.ie]] | date=20 March 2023 }}</ref>


===Lions===
=== British & Irish Lions ===
Henshaw was a member of the 2017 [[British & Irish Lions]] tour of New Zealand. Henshaw was sent home early after an injury against the Hurricanes, having started against the Chiefs, Highlanders and Blues through the tour. Henshaw was joined on the ride back home by fellow injured back [[George North]].
Henshaw was a member of the 2017 [[British & Irish Lions]] tour of New Zealand. Henshaw was sent home early after an injury against the Hurricanes, having started against the Chiefs, Highlanders and Blues through the tour. Henshaw was joined on the ride back home by fellow injured back [[George North]].
On 6 May 2021, Henshaw was named in the squad for the [[2021 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/57007546|title=British and Irish Lions 2021: Sam Simmonds in 37-man squad but Billy Vunipola misses out|date=6 May 2021|work=BBC Sport|accessdate= 6 May 2021}}</ref> Henshaw started at 12 and 13 in all three tests, being one of 9 players to do so.
On 6 May 2021, Henshaw was named in the squad for the [[2021 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/57007546|title=British and Irish Lions 2021: Sam Simmonds in 37-man squad but Billy Vunipola misses out|date=6 May 2021|work=BBC Sport|accessdate= 6 May 2021}}</ref> Henshaw started at 12 and 13 in all three tests, being one of 9 players to do so.


==References==
== Honours ==
;Ireland
*5x [[Six Nations Championship]]s: [[2014 Six Nations Championship|2014]], [[2015 Six Nations Championship|2015]], [[2018 Six Nations Championship|2018]], [[2023 Six Nations Championship|2023]], [[2024 Six Nations Championship|2024]]
*2x Grand Slams: [[2018 Six Nations Championship|2018]], [[2023 Six Nations Championship|2023]]

;Connacht
*1x [[Pro 14]]: [[2015–16 Pro12|2015/16]]

;Leinster
*4x [[Pro 14]]: [[2017–18 Pro14|2017/18]], [[2018–19 Pro14|2018/19]], [[2019–20 Pro14|2019/20]], [[2020–21 Pro14|2020/21]]
*1x [[Heineken cup|European Champions Cup]]: [[2017–18 European Rugby Champions Cup|2018]]

== References ==
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==External links==
== External links ==
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*{{EPCR profile|RH772080}}
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Robbie Henshaw
Full nameRobert Anthony Henshaw
Date of birth (1993-06-12) 12 June 1993 (age 31)
Place of birthAthlone, Ireland
Height1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight99 kg (218 lb; 15 st 8 lb)
SchoolMarist College
UniversityNUI Galway
University College Dublin
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Current team Leinster
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012–2016 Connacht 77 (55)
2016– Leinster 93 (100)
Correct as of 22 March 2024
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2011 Ireland Schoolboys 3 (0)
2013 Ireland U20 1 (0)
2013 Ireland Wolfhounds 2 (0)
2013– Ireland 76 (50)
2017–2021 British & Irish Lions 3 (0)
Correct as of 30 November 2024[1]

Robert Anthony Henshaw (born 12 June 1993) is an Irish professional rugby union player who plays as a centre for United Rugby Championship club Leinster and the Ireland national team.[2]

Early life

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Born in Athlone, Henshaw grew up in the suburb Coosan and was a student at Marist College in the town.[3] In 2011 he was part of the Buccaneers Under 19 team that won Connacht League and Cup and the All Ireland League.[4] He was captain of the school's rugby team in 2012 when they won their first Connacht Senior Schools Cup in 35 years.[5] In addition to rugby Henshaw also played Gaelic football in his youth. He played for the Athlone senior team at just 18 years old,[6] and played for the Westmeath minor team in 2010 and 2011.[7][8]

Henshaw comes from a sporting family with a history of involvement in the GAA,[9] while his uncle David Henshaw played rugby for Buccaneers and Connacht.[10][11] The family also has a lot of musical talent, with Henshaw himself playing the accordion, fiddle, guitar and piano.[3] His musical and sporting versatility have earned him the nickname "One Man Band" and "Old Man Bob Henshaw" amongst his teammates.[citation needed]

Club career

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Connacht

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Henshaw was part of the under-age set up with Connacht, and was part of the Connacht team that completed a Grand Slam in the Under-20 Interprovincial Championship in 2011.[12] He entered the Connacht academy ahead of the 2012–13 season.

Henshaw was given his first cap for Connacht's senior team by Eric Elwood on 1 September 2012. He replaced Eoin Griffin at outside centre against Cardiff Blues in the opening game of the 2012–13 Pro12.[13] Henshaw made a total of 17 appearances in the competition, with all but three of these coming as starts, and scored his first try for the side on 12 April 2013 against Edinburgh.[14][15] He predominantly played as a fullback over the course of the season. Henshaw made his European debut for the province in Connacht's opening pool fixture of the 2012–13 Heineken Cup against Zebre on 13 October 2012, and went on to start in all of Connacht's Heineken Cup matches that season.[16] In December 2012, Henshaw signed his first senior contract with the province, a two-year deal keep him with the province until the end of the 2014–15 season.[17]

Ahead of the 2013–14 season Eric Elwood left the province and was replaced with Pat Lam. Despite the change of coach, Henshaw continued to play regularly for Connacht, being used both at fullback and centre. He played 18 times in the 2013–14 Pro12, starting all but one of these games and scoring three tries.[14] Henshaw also started all six of Connacht's games in the 2013–14 Heineken Cup, including a victory over Toulouse in France.[16] Henshaw signed a contract extension with Connacht in November 2013, extending his time with the province to summer 2016.[18]

In the 2014–15 season, Henshaw spent more time with the Irish team so did not feature as much for Connacht. He played 12 times in the league, starting each time, and scoring a try against the Cardiff Blues.[14] In Europe, Connacht took part in the 2014–15 Challenge Cup, the second-tier competition. Henshaw started four of the team's six pool stage matches, scoring two tries against La Rochelle, and the quarter-final against Gloucester.[16] He also started in Connacht's final game of the season a play-off for the final spot in the 2015–16 Champions Cup. Connacht again faced Gloucester away, and were leading 18–25 in the final minutes of the game, but a controversial penalty decision from Romain Poite gave Gloucester a try-scoring opportunity and sent the match to extra time, after which Gloucester emerged 40–32 victors, Henshaw having played the full 100 minutes.[19]

Henshaw missed Connacht's opening games of the 2015–16 Pro12 due to the 2015 Rugby World Cup. He returned to the squad in October, but was not available to play until November, when he was named in the side against Benetton Treviso.[20][21]

On 14 February 2016, it was confirmed by Connacht Rugby that Henshaw would be leaving the province at the end of the 2015–16 season. He decided to join Leinster Rugby after the 2015–16 season [22]

On 28 May 2016, Henshaw was part of the Connacht team that won their first ever major trophy, the 2015–16 Pro12 after a 20–10 win against Leinster in the final.[23]

Leinster

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On 8 October 2016, Henshaw made his debut for Leinster in a 25-14 Pro12 win against Munster at the Aviva Stadium.[24]

International career

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Ireland U20

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Henshaw represented Ireland at various under-age levels during his development. In November 2011, he became the first player from Marist College or any Athlone-based school to represent the Irish schools team, and was part of the team that won the Under-18 European Championships.[5] He also represented the country at under-19 level.[17]

Henshaw was named in Ireland training squad for the 2013 Six Nations Championship,[25] and played 58 minutes at fullback for the Ireland Wolfhounds in a friendly against England Saxons on 25 January 2013.[26][27] Henshaw was released from the senior squad in February and made his debut for Ireland Under-20 on 8 February 2013, starting at fullback in the side's 16–15 victory against England.[28]

Ireland

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Henshaw was called up to the Ireland squad for the 2013 end-of-year rugby union tests.[29] He came off the bench against Australia on 16 November 2013, firstly as a blood-replacement for Brian O'Driscoll and then as a replacement for Rob Kearney.[30]

Henshaw started for Ireland Wolfhounds in their friendly against England Saxons on 25 January 2014.[31] Henshaw was named in Ireland's 34-man squad for the opening two fixtures of the 2014 Six Nations Championship but did not play in the tournament.[32] He made two appearances in the 2014 end-of-year international wins against South Africa and Australia.

In 2015, Henshaw was included in the Ireland squad for the 2015 Six Nations Championship.[33] On 1 March 2015, Henshaw scored his first try for Ireland in a 19–9 victory over England in Ireland's third game of the 2015 Six Nations.[34]

Henshaw was included in the Irish squad for the 2015 Rugby World Cup. After missing out on a place in the first pool stage games against Romania and Canada, Henshaw resumed his role in the starting team for his World Cup debut against Italy. Henshaw went on to play full games against both France and Argentina, the latter of which saw Ireland reach the end of their World cup journey.

On 5 November 2016, Henshaw scored the winning try against New Zealand in Soldier Field, Chicago. Henshaw received the ball off an attacking five-metre scrum and beat three tacklers to touch down. In March 2023, Henshaw was part of the Ireland team to win the Grand Slam, only the fourth time in history that Ireland had won.[35]

British & Irish Lions

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Henshaw was a member of the 2017 British & Irish Lions tour of New Zealand. Henshaw was sent home early after an injury against the Hurricanes, having started against the Chiefs, Highlanders and Blues through the tour. Henshaw was joined on the ride back home by fellow injured back George North. On 6 May 2021, Henshaw was named in the squad for the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa.[36] Henshaw started at 12 and 13 in all three tests, being one of 9 players to do so.

Honours

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Ireland
Connacht
Leinster

References

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  4. ^ Buccaneers Under 19 All Ireland Champions
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  9. ^ "Henshaw's Gaelic football skills come in handy!". Hoganstand.com. 1 March 2015. Retrieved 5 November 2015. Henshaw - whose family is immersed in Athlone GAA
  10. ^ "'A dream come true' as Robbie relishing life in the big time". Irish Examiner. 11 January 2013. Retrieved 5 November 2015. Henshaw, whose uncle David played for Connacht in the '90s
  11. ^ "Club History". Buccaneers RFC. Retrieved 5 November 2015. notable personalities and players over the decades included [...] David Henshaw
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  20. ^ "Nathan White back in Connacht squad as Pat Lam makes changes for Edinburgh clash". The42. 30 October 2015. Retrieved 5 November 2015. Lam has also revealed that Robbie Henshaw should be back to full fitness in time for the province's next fixture against Treviso next weekend.
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