Gavin Henson has apologised for drinking and “behaving inappropriately” on a flight from Glasgow to Cardiff and admits he is “truly embarrassed” by the incident.

An airline has launched an investigation into an incident on a plane that led to Wales rugby star Gavin Henson being suspended by his club.

Gavin Henson insists personal reasons are the driving force behind his desire to leave the Ospreys and join a club in London.

James Hook has reclaimed the fly-half jersey from Stephen Jones for Wales’ RBS 6 Nations Grand Slam showdown with France at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.

IF THE Welsh public are guilty of bouts of extremism when assessing the well being or otherwise of their national side, then we in Ireland suffer similar mood swings.

IF a week is a long time in politics then it can be a lifetime in professional sport.

THE legacy of the Lions class of 2005 will be shaped by tomorrow’s 80 minutes of rugby.

Lions lock Danny Grewcock insists he did not bite New Zealand hooker Keven Mealamu after being banned for two months.

Lions skipper Brian O’Driscoll tonight labelled Jonny Wilkinson as “world-class” – wherever he plays.

GAVIN HENSON has spoken of his Lions Test team heartache and admitted: “I am absolutely devastated.”

THE Munster management are concerned over the whereabouts of Brian Lima after their recent big name signing for the concluding stages of the Celtic League and Heineken Cup failed to turn up this week.

MIKE RUDDOCK has attempted to play down escalating hype and hysteria surrounding a possible Grand Slam season by claiming there has been “no talk of it” in the Welsh camp.