Topic: Gavin Henson

Henson set for Cardiff ruby debut

Wales' Gavin Henson is set to make his Cardiff Blues debut in Friday's Celtic League clash at home to local rivals Newport Gwent Dragons after being selected at full-back.Best known as a centre, the 29-year-old Henson is looking to revive an injury-hit ...
Gavin Henson still has it what it makes to make an impact at Test level according to Wales assistant coach Rob Howley.The 29-year-old centre is set to make his return to Wales duty in this weekend's match against the Barbarians, which, unusually, ...

Wilkinson promises no grudge against Henson

England great Jonny Wilkinson has insisted Gavin Henson will be welcomed back into the Toulon squad following the row that saw the Welshman suspended.Henson returned to training on Monday following an alleged drunken altercation with his team-mates that threatened the Wales centre's ...
Gavin Henson burst onto the rugby scene as a star in the making, even as a teenager. Joop, fake tan, hair gel and scruffling lotion may reside in the very bottom of the kit bag, for the Saturday night out after the ...

Saracens hoping to seal Gavin Henson deal

Saracens are hopeful they can complete a deal to sign unsettled Wales star Gavin Henson.. Saracens players Richard Wigglesworth and David Strettle revealed on Twitter that Henson trained with the Aviva Premiership club yesterday.. Henson has not played rugby for 18 months, ...

Saracens confirm Gavin Henson talks

Saracens have confirmed they have made contact with Gavin Henson as a possible solution to their potential problem at fly-half.. The Aviva Premiership side could struggle in that area now that Derick Hougaard has ruptured an Achilles tendon and will be sidelined ...

Gavin Henson could be answer to Sarries' woes

Gavin Henson could be a surprise target for Saracens as they search for a replacement for fly-half Derick Hougaard, who seems set to be out for six months with an Achilles tendon injury.. However, Hougaard's injury leaves Sarries with Alex Goode the ...
The start of the Heineken Cup is always keenly anticipated by lovers of rugby but Will Greenwood believes there is an extra reason to look forward to this year's competition. "When you reviewed last season's Premiership and Heineken Cup games the immediate ...

Gavin Henson Rugby Player

Born in Bridgend, Wales in February 1982, Gavin Henson first came to worldwide prominence when he was voted IRB junior player of the year in 2001. Henson's centre partnership with Tom Shanklin proved stunningly effective as Wales ripped the best teams in ...

Centers

The Rugby Union center backs are player numbers 12 and 13. Number 12 is also known as the inside center with number 13 being the outside center. If the inside center has run the ball into contact, has drawn in the defence ...
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