Gavin Henson has scotched retirement rumours and insisted he has "absolutely no intention" of quitting rugby.

The Wales and Ospreys centre admitted to being disillusioned at the end of last season after another injury setback ruled him out of contention for the British and Irish Lions tour.

Reports had suggested Henson was ready to call time on his rugby career at the age of 27.

But after meeting with club executives yesterday afternoon, Henson said: "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 detailed that Henson, despite speculation to the contrary, reported for duty yesterday and underwent 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.

"He is a genuine talent and an asset to both the Ospreys and the Welsh team, and while I know that he was extremely disappointed to miss out on the recent Lions tour, he is looking forward to re-entering the top tier of the game again in the coming season and beyond."

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.

"It is another difficult year, I've had an up-and-down last four years with injuries and I haven't been consistent at all - it has been tough.

"Then when I play in games the fitness isn't there because I haven't had a good run of games. There are more tough times ahead again."