Ireland
He was called up to the Ireland squad for the 2008 Six Nations Championship.
In November 2009, he made his international debut in the test against Australia at Croke Park, and was praised afterwards by coach Declan Kidney for his performance. Healy also played against South Africa. He made his Six Nations Championship debut against Italy in Croke Park. Healy also started in Ireland's games against France, England and Wales.
Healy was named Man of the Match in a bruising encounter on 17 September 2011, when Ireland defeated Australia 15-6 at the 2011 Rugby World Cup in Eden Park.
Healy was cited to appear before a disciplinary hearing in London on 13 February 2013, where he received a three week suspension for stamping on the ankle of opponent player Dan Cole during Ireland's second round encounter with England in the Six Nations Championship.
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