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United Kingdom Gavin Henson has transitioned from a decorated international rugby player to a successful pub landlord and a figure exploring new avenues in media and sport.
Natural Talent sponsored Gavin Henson following his return to Wales with the Dragons, contributing to the team's success in competitions like the Challenge Cup.
Gavin Henson has listed Nike as one of his sponsors on his website previously.
Gavin Henson has listed Cadbury as one of his sponsors on his website previously; however, Cadbury stated they were not sponsors during a specific period.
Gavin Henson has listed Lexus as one of his sponsors on his website previously; however, Lexus stated they were not sponsors during a specific period.
Gavin Henson has listed Gold's Gym Supplements as one of his sponsors on his website previously.
Gavin Lloyd Henson, born on February 1, 1982, in Pencoed, Mid Glamorgan, Wales, established himself as a prominent Welsh professional rugby union player. He played primarily as a fly-half, fullback, and inside center, demonstrating versatility throughout his career. Henson attended Plas-y-Felin Primary School and Brynteg Comprehensive School in Bridgend before embarking on his rugby journey. His early career saw him join Swansea RFC at 18, where he began to pave his way toward international recognition. In 2001, he was recognized with the International Rugby Board’s Young Player of the Year award, a testament to his burgeoning talent.
Henson made his international debut for Wales in June 2001 against Japan and later that year scored his first international try against Uruguay while playing for Wales A. His club career included periods with Llanelli, Swansea RFC, Ospreys (2003-2009), Saracens (2010-2011), Toulon (2011), Cardiff Blues (2011-2012), London Welsh (2012-2013), Bath (2013-2015), Bristol (2015-2017), and the Dragons (2017-2019). A significant highlight in his international career was being part of the Wales team that achieved Grand Slams in the Six Nations Championship in both 2005 and 2008. He also toured New Zealand with the British & Irish Lions in 2005, earning one cap.
Following his retirement from professional rugby union in 2019, Henson acquired and now manages “The Fox,” a gastropub in St Brides Major. He has since engaged in various reality television series, including “71 Degrees North,” “Strictly Come Dancing,” “The Bachelor,” and “Celebrity Hunted,” exploring media opportunities beyond his sports career. In 2021, Henson briefly returned to rugby, playing rugby league for West Wales Raiders in League 1, and more recently, rugby union for his hometown club, Pencoed RFC, demonstrating a continued passion for the sport in a local setting.
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