# Cian Healy

This month

March 2023

# Centre of attention

'I went into the middle of two of the best props in the world . . . Just give it a lash'

Cian Healy has downplayed his cameo role as hooker in Ireland’s win over Scotland.

16.4k

Mar 14th 2023, 4:34 PM

Last month

February 2023

# Injury Update

Furlong, Gibson-Park, and Healy all ruled out of Ireland's clash with France

However, Johnny Sexton is expected to be fit and Rónan Kelleher returns to training.

37.5k

Updated

Feb 6th 2023, 3:00 PM

This year

2023

# Team news

Ross Byrne returns at out-half in strong Leinster XV for Gloucester trip

Cian Healy in line to win his 100th European cap at Kingsholm on Saturday.

12.0k

Jan 13th 2023, 12:37 PM

Last year

2022

# Off the hook

Cian Healy cleared for Champions Cup opener as red card rescinded

The Ireland international prop was sent off after 20 minutes of last Saturday’s URC victory over Ulster for a tackle on hooker Tom Stewart

23.1k

Dec 7th 2022, 4:48 PM

# The42 Rugby Weekly

Healy 'flying' ahead of first Test as Byrne gets set to join Ireland squad

Ireland are in confident form ahead of tomorrow’s first Test against the All Blacks.

13.5k

Jul 1st 2022, 12:36 PM

# Waiting Game

'Cian Healy does not look too good ….he was in a bit of pain coming off the field'

Cian Healy, James Hume and Jimmy O’Brien went off injured in today’s defeat to the New Zealand Maoris.

34.5k

Jun 29th 2022, 3:00 PM

# HIA

Healy and O'Brien doubts for Champions Cup semi-final after head injuries

Both Leinster players were forced off for Head Injury Assessments last weekend.

7.0k

May 9th 2022, 3:45 PM

# front row union

'Cian has an x-factor to his game too... He is a massive handful'

The 34-year-old gets his first Ireland start in 12 months tomorrow against England.

5.5k

Mar 11th 2022, 2:26 PM

# Adjustment

'I was honest with myself, and I was letting it get at me' - Healy

After a frustrating lack of gametime in November, Cian Healy is pushing to start in Ireland’s Six Nations clash with England next weekend.

13.0k

Mar 5th 2022, 6:30 AM

# Cian is Able

Paul O'Connell: 'We are very happy with what we have behind Andrew Porter'

Andrew Porter has been ruled out of the remainder of this year’s Championship but Paul O’Connell is not fretting over his absence.

9.5k

Mar 3rd 2022, 2:19 PM

All time

# red card

Argentina lock Lavanini gets five-week ban for breakdown hit on Healy

The second row could have a week shaved off if he completes the ‘Coaching Intervention Programme.’

7.3k

Dec 2nd 2021, 1:54 PM

# Still got it

'I'm not going anywhere' - Healy determined to remain part of Farrell's plans

The 34-year-old prop says that 12 years into his international career, he remains as driven as ever.

8.6k

Nov 23rd 2021, 7:30 AM

# Big Switch

Leo Cullen: 'Andrew and Cian are open-minded about this change - they've embraced it'

Leinster coach Leo Cullen has backed Cian Healy and Andrew Porter to prosper in their switch across the front-row.

10.4k

Sep 24th 2021, 2:03 PM

# Henshaw

'It's like having an extra centre out there with some of the work he gets through'

Garry Ringrose was full of praise for his midfield partner, Robbie Henshaw, after another all-action performance against Scotland.

13.8k

Mar 14th 2021, 7:40 PM

# Talking Points

Scotland overrated, Gibson-Park underrated and Ireland's age concern

We look at all the big issues ahead of today’s game.

11.4k

Mar 14th 2021, 7:30 AM

# Church

IRFU confirms one-year contract extension for Cian Healy

‘My drive for success at both Leinster and Ireland is as strong as ever. I’m loving my rugby as much now as I did at the very start of my career.’

7.6k

Mar 5th 2021, 10:17 AM

# no fear

'Rhys, he's what you would consider the ice hockey enforcer'

Ireland prop Cian Healy says the squad have full faith in the new faces named in the team to play France.

9.1k

Feb 13th 2021, 6:30 AM

# November Tests

Chances sustain confidence in Cian Healy's 'favourite' Ireland dressing room

The veteran prop feels the mood in the current camp is the best he has experienced.

13.4k

Dec 3rd 2020, 6:51 AM

# 100 club

'He's so explosive and powerful but it's also his mindset that separates him'

33-year-old prop Cian Healy wins his 100th cap for Ireland in Paris this evening.

8.2k

Oct 31st 2020, 7:45 AM

# 100 club

'I got away with murder when I was younger' - Healy set for 100th Ireland cap

The 33-year-old nearly retired from rugby in 2015 but battled his way back to the top.

11.8k

Oct 27th 2020, 2:26 PM

# Injury Update

Ringrose and Healy fit again as Leinster's Lowe remains in New Zealand

Dan Leavy is now in the final stages of his running rehabilitation.

8.1k

Jun 23rd 2020, 11:36 AM

# Talent

20-year-old Ryan Baird links up with Ireland's Six Nations squad

Andy Farrell has named a 35-man training squad, with Will Addison missing.

15.4k

Mar 2nd 2020, 11:11 AM

# Sidelined

Ireland confirm Healy's Six Nations is over as Farrell names 28-man squad

The loosehead prop was injured in Sunday’s defeat to England at Twickenham.

13.9k

Feb 25th 2020, 4:01 PM

# Changes

Healy injured in Ireland defeat but Farrell feels bench players 'did really well'

The Ireland boss will now consider making changes for the clash with Italy in two weekends’ time.

12.7k

Feb 23rd 2020, 9:34 PM

# standards

'If you messed up in lineouts there was a death stare. That's the worst'

Paul O’Connell has returned to Ireland camp this week.

10.7k

Feb 21st 2020, 6:00 AM

# Fronting Up

Healy 'annoyed' about scrum penalties as Ireland's forwards strive for more

The Irish maul struggled to get going against Scotland last weekend.

10.0k

Feb 4th 2020, 8:30 PM

# fresh face

'We think he'll add a dimension to us, especially in attack off the bench'

Max Deegan is set for his Ireland debut against Wales on Saturday.

8.5k

Feb 4th 2020, 4:02 PM

# depth chart

A new hooker and props applying pressure - Ireland's front row for the Six Nations

Who would you like to see Andy Farrell pick in jerseys number one to three in a week’s time?

35.7k

Jan 21st 2020, 8:09 PM

# wolf on the rock

Cian Healy happy to meet challengers in competitive Leinster squad

‘They want to knock the old boy off the top’.

7.5k

Jan 9th 2020, 6:30 AM

# Fronting Up

Healy: 'It's a do or die game'

Cian Healy says that Ireland are relishing the opportunity of taking on reigning World Cup champions New Zealand in their quarter-final on Saturday.

8.7k

Oct 15th 2019, 11:43 AM

# Skills

'I wasn't happy with how my lungs were burning' - Healy motivated for Samoa

The 32-year-old loosehead is enjoying his time in Japan with Ireland.

13.6k

Oct 7th 2019, 6:30 AM

# Mind Games

'It will provide motivation for Cian' - Schmidt defends legality of Ireland's scrum

Japan have suggested that Ireland’s scrum is illegal on the loosehead side.

16.9k

Sep 26th 2019, 8:22 AM

# The Big Cheese

'He just keeps getting better and better, and I don’t see it stopping'

23-year-old James Ryan is already on his way to being an Ireland great.

13.3k

Sep 24th 2019, 1:00 AM

# Church

Coffee and sumo wrestling help Healy's World Cup preparations

The prop starts against Scotland on Sunday.

20.0k

Updated

Sep 20th 2019, 9:32 PM

# Injury Update

Healy 'bullish' about injury comeback as Ireland carefully manage Sexton and Earls

Joe Schmidt provided an injury update at the team’s Carton House base this afternoon.

27.6k

Aug 27th 2019, 8:04 PM

# worries

Healy sprains ankle as 'communication error' sees Murray back on pitch

The loosehead prop has been cleared of an ankle break after an x-ray.

16.8k

Aug 24th 2019, 5:33 PM

# prop life

Healy prepared 'to go to dark places' to maintain his longevity

The 31-year-old is heading towards a third World Cup and feels in the best shape of his career.

22.8k

Jul 25th 2019, 3:00 PM

# Motivated

'It was creeping up on me. It hurt and I don't want that to happen again'

Cian Healy suffered his first European final defeat in Newcastle. He’s determined to avoid the same pain this weekend.

10.3k

May 21st 2019, 1:00 PM

# Church

Healy looks forward to 'next chapter in journey' as he signs new IRFU contract

The Leinster prop has agreed a new two-year national contract.

18.0k

May 21st 2019, 11:18 AM

# Ruck Over

Cian Healy's law knowledge nearly delivers clever try against France

The Ireland loosehead prop realised the ruck had ended on the French goal line.

12.7k

Mar 11th 2019, 1:00 PM