Published: Mon 29 Dec 2025, 4:13 PM

Robbie Henshaw and wife Sophie.

Robbie Henshaw and wife Sophie welcome their first child

Published: Mon 29 Dec 2025, 4:13 PM

Athlone native Irish professional rugby star Robbie Henshaw and his wife Sophie have officially welcomed first child.

Sophie broke the joyful news with a picture of Robbie carrying the baby home from the hospital, shared to Instagram on St Stephen's Day.

The couple welcomed their baby two years after tying the knot in a ceremony which took place in Cashel Palace Hotel.

The adorable snap of Robbie carrying Baby Henshaw out of the hospital.

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