Gavin Henson insists he has "no intention" of quitting rugby union. The Wales and Ospreys centre, 27, met with club executives on Monday afternoon and confirmed he was not considering an early retirement.

Reports on Monday suggested Henson, who is recovering from a groin injury, had become disillusioned with the sport.

Henson said on Monday night: "I've certainly been having difficulties with the recurring injury but I have absolutely no intention of quitting the game.

"I'm receiving the best medical care to help me address the injury problem, and I'm sure that I'll be able to put it behind me in the very near future."

An Ospreys statement on Monday night detailed that Henson, despite speculation to the contrary, reported for duty to undergo further treatment on his groin injury before meeting with club management.

Ospreys managing director Mike Cuddy said: "It's been very difficult for Gavin having to deal with various rumours about his retirement at a time when he is trying to recover from injury and get match fit.

"Gavin Henson has played a significant part in the success of the Ospreys to date, and we're looking forward to seeing him perform on the pitch again next season.”

Henson started all 10 matches of Wales' Grand Slam campaigns in 2005 and 2008 but his career has been plagued by injury and off-field issues.

Henson started just two of Wales' nine internationals last season due to a combination of Achilles, calf and groin problems.

And he was ruled out of the Lions tour after damaging ankle ligaments during the Ospreys' EDF Energy Cup semi-final defeat to Gloucester.

After being told he would have to forget the Lions tour, Henson admitted to questioning his future in the game.

"Those thoughts run through my head," he said. "When I get knocked out with an injury, it is soul-destroying. Is it worth it?

"Everyone sees the press I get every time I get injured, it is tough for me and my family, it is hard to take.

"It is a complete nightmare again, I can't believe my luck. I'm pretty down and depressed about it at the moment, maybe I'm cursed.”