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# Gavin Henson

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# transition
Gavin Henson will be a target in rugby league, says former coach
The ex-Wales international is coming out of retirement to play for third-tier part-timers West Wales Raiders.
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Feb 12th 2021, 9:00 PM
# Familiar faces
Henson starts at 10 and Kirchner at fullback as Jackman names team for Leinster
The pair will make their competitive debuts for the Welsh region against Leinster tomorrow.
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Sep 1st 2017, 1:53 PM
# Homecoming
Gavin Henson will be back playing in the Pro12 next season after two years with Bristol
The 35-year-old is joining Newport Gwent Dragons.
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Mar 14th 2017, 5:25 PM
# lost potential
One of rugby's most polarising players is set for his sixth club in six seasons
It’s been ten years since Gavin Henson made his big breakthrough with Wales.
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Jan 23rd 2015, 5:18 PM
# old school
Bath centre Gavin Henson named in 'Probables' squad for Wales trial
The 32-year-old will have a chance to fight his way back into international contention on the 30th of May.
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May 13th 2014, 9:05 PM
# Bad Boys
Naughty XV versus Nice XV in ultimate rugby battle of good and evil
Cocaine use, eye gouges and shooting baby seals. Who could ever beat these tough sods?
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Oct 28th 2013, 8:15 AM
# Collision Course
Scrums, grubbers and spirals: Slo-mo cameras hone in on rugby impacts
Warning: This may also include crocodiles and musk oxen.
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Sep 21st 2013, 8:15 AM
# Premiership
Gavin Henson punched in face during Bath pre-season fracas
The Premiership club are investigating the incident, which was caught on CCTV.
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Jul 12th 2013, 3:10 PM
# Catch up
Off the record: five stories you may have missed this weekend
Gavin Henson made his return to rugby, while Roger Federer played down recent death threats he received.
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Oct 8th 2012, 2:57 PM
# Blow
Gavin Henson suffers suspected fractured cheekbone in friendly
The London Welsh back was about to embark on his latest comeback, following the termination of his Cardiff Blues contract in April.
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Aug 26th 2012, 11:53 AM
# Time's up
Last chance saloon for Henson
Controversial Welsh star accepts his international career is coming to an end.
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Aug 25th 2012, 3:31 PM
# Bad Boys
Gavin Henson signs with London Welsh while Danny Cipriani trains with Sale
The Wales centre is surely at the last chance saloon but would be well advised to avoid the spotlight.
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Jul 9th 2012, 3:25 PM
# Final Four
Bring on Twickers: Joe Schmidt prefers Leinster semi-final in England
Coach declares that he has no preference for Saracens or Clermont but would relish semi date at Twickenham
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Apr 7th 2012, 9:20 PM
# No Quarter
'It could be pretty horrific' - Welsh pundits back Leinster to beat Cardiff
Injuries and suspensions have lead to scribes in Wales predicting a difficult encounter for Blues
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Apr 6th 2012, 9:25 AM
# No deal
We don't want him: Connacht deny Gavin Henson link
The future may be bright, but it isn’t orange for the Irish province.
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Apr 4th 2012, 1:19 PM
# Early Doors
The Morning Score: Tuesday
Pour that first cup of coffee and take a couple of minutes to catch up with the morning’s sports headlines.
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Apr 3rd 2012, 9:02 AM
# in full flight
'Incidents on airplanes' won't distract Cardiff - O'Driscoll
Prior to the Blues’ decision to sack Gavin Henson, Brian O’Driscoll was certain the Welsh outfit would be no weaker for his absence.
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Apr 2nd 2012, 4:22 PM
# The Hangover
Gavin Henson sacked by Cardiff Blues after drunken incident on flight
The Blues announced that Henson had been suspended on Saturday evening in the wake of their 31-3 RaboDirect PRO12 defeat to Glasgow.
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Apr 2nd 2012, 2:41 PM
# Muppet Show
Why always him? Henson apologises for 'stupid' in-flight drinking
“Drinking on that plane was inexcusable and I know that I must take responsibility for it.”
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Apr 2nd 2012, 11:41 AM
# Trouble
Gavin Henson suspended by Cardiff Blues after incident on a flight
Mystery surrounds the circumstances behind the 30-year-old’s latest brush with authority.
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Apr 1st 2012, 11:09 AM
# In and Out
Henson in, Stephen Jones out as Wales name Six Nations squad
Warren Gatland today named a 35-man squad ahead of next week’s Six Nations training camp in Poland.
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Jan 18th 2012, 12:49 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Cardiff Blues v Leinster
Could Leinster continue their impressive recent form? Check out our minute-by-minute coverage of the game.
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Jan 7th 2012, 6:17 PM
# Setback
Roberts a doubt for Wales' Six Nations campaign
The centre was injured in the Cardiff Blues’ 28-9 defeat of Newport Gwent Dragons, in a game that also featured Gavin Henson’s debut at full-back.
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Dec 24th 2011, 1:44 PM
# Twittersphere
The sporting tweets of the week
Featuring Gavin Henson on Brian O’Driscoll, Rob Kearney on Michael Flatley and Eamon Fennell on Coppers.
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Nov 20th 2011, 10:00 AM
# between the covers
Causing a storm: here's six other sports books that sparked controversy
Kevin Cassidy is not alone. Gavin Henson, Andre Agassi and David O’Leary all feature in our list of incendiary sporting books.
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Nov 9th 2011, 6:54 PM
# Game Over
Henson and Williams absent from Wales' World Cup squad
The Cardiff Blues flanker has been left out, while 22-year-old Sam Warburton captains the side.
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Aug 22nd 2011, 4:04 PM
# Playing the field
Henson turns to dating show following 'disappointing' return to rugby
Wales out half is set to join the cast of Channel 5′s The Bachelor.
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Jun 14th 2011, 11:28 AM
# Opportunity
Last chance saloon? Gatland hands Henson start against Baa-Baas
Leinster’s Isa Nacewa and Munster’s Doug Howlett named in the Barbarians XV for Saturday’s game in Cardiff.
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Jun 2nd 2011, 1:28 PM
# Last Chance Saloon
Henson recalled to Wales squad by Gatland
Star given chance to play himself into World Cup set-up despite recent controversy.
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May 9th 2011, 5:01 PM
# Early Doors
The Morning Score: Wednesday
United are on the march, Paulie gives Munster a boost and we get ready for another Super Clasico. Not bad eh?
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Apr 27th 2011, 8:00 AM
# Wave Goodbye
You're fired: Henson sacked by Toulon after disciplinary breach
Reports suggest that the rugby star may have been involved in a nightclub altercation with his team-mates.
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Apr 26th 2011, 1:16 PM
LIVE
The Morning Score: Tuesday
Is it a bird, is it a plane? No it’s Stephen Ireland in his Superman underpants. The Corkman may face Manchester United tonight.
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Apr 19th 2011, 7:23 AM
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Henson hit with suspension by Toulon
Welsh international handed one-week ban by club for breach of disciplinary code.
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Apr 18th 2011, 3:06 PM