The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has rubber-stamped the Western Australia Rugby Union's decision to axe troubled half-back Matt Henjak for his role in a violent altercation which left a team-mate nursing a broken jaw.

Henjak was forced to face a serious misconduct committee in Perth on Tuesday, which, after a marathon hearing, recommended the 26-year-old's latest indiscretion warranted his contract to be terminated.

RugbyWA issued a statement on Friday which said: "RugbyWA has today confirmed that it has terminated the playing contract of Matt Henjak.

"This follows advice from the ARU that supported the recommendations of a Conduct Committee that this week recommended the termination.

"Through his manager, Matt has been advised of the decision today.

"RugbyWA remains committed to assisting Matt through his transition from RugbyWA.

"RugbyWA will make no further comment on this matter at this stage."

And after reviewing the committee's findings, ARU boss John O'Neill wasted little time in tearing up the repeat offender's contract.

''The process that has brought us to this point has been completely transparent and protected Matt Henjak's right to natural justice,'' O'Neill said.

''The conduct committee findings and recommendation were clear and well-informed.

''While the ARU always reserves the right to review cases heard under the ARU Code of Conduct, we are satisfied with this outcome.''

Henjak, who was sent home from the Wallabies' 2005 tour of South Africa after he allegedly threw ice at patrons at a popular nightspot, had simply stepped over the line once too often.

''Poor behaviour, and particularly when it relates to serial offenders, will not be tolerated,'' O'Neill said.

''It is a privilege, not a right, to play the game at the professional level.

''Responsibilities come with that honour and protecting the game's image must be paramount at all times.''

Henjak is a veteran of 42 Super Rugby appearances, including 18 caps with the Brumbies. He joined the Force in 2006 and also has four Test caps to his credit after making his international debut against England in 2004.

MATT HENJAK TIMELINE (supplied by ARU)

10 February: Matt Henjak and Haig Sare involved in a fight in public. Sare sustains a broken jaw.

12 February: ARU asks RugbyWA to expedite a judiciary hearing after Henjak flies to South Africa with Force squad.

13 February: RugbyWA Conduct Committee convenes, then adjourns hearing to give players time to prepare a defence.

15 February: Henjak plays for Force in opening round of Super 14 against Sharks in Durban.

17 February: Henjak flies home in preparation for Conduct Committee hearing.

19 February: RugbyWA Conduct Committee opens hearing at 6pm. Hearing lasts eight hours. Conduct Committee recommends contract termination.

20 February: RugbyWA acknowledges findings and decisions of Committee.

22 February: ARU considers the findings and decisions of the Committee to be appropriate.