Henson sacked by Blues after 'totally unacceptable' behaviour

Cardiff Blues have today confirmed they have sacked Gavin Henson following his drunken behaviour on a flight back from Glasgow on Saturday morning.

Henson sacked by Blues after 'totally unacceptable' behaviour
Mon, 02 Apr, 2012 - 15:53

Cardiff Blues have today confirmed they have sacked Gavin Henson following his drunken behaviour on a flight back from Glasgow on Saturday morning.

The Blues announced that Henson, 30, had been suspended on Saturday evening for his antics in the wake of their 31-3 RaboDirect PRO12 defeat to Glasgow.

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