# Ospreys

Yesterday

30th March 2023

# Ospreys

Osprey birds expected to be reintroduced to Irish skies this summer

The osprey has a wing span of between five and six feet.

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Thu 7:47 AM

This year

2023

# Wrap

Ospreys book last-16 spot with late try while Lyon grab crucial 31-7 win

Ospreys defeated Leicester Tigers and Lyon romped to victory over South Africa’s Bulls in the Champions Cup.

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Jan 20th 2023, 11:31 PM

Last year

2022

# Irish Abroad

Ex-Ireland U19s back row Hickey gets first start for the Ospreys

The 21-year-old back row will play against the Bulls in the URC tomorrow.

5.8k

Nov 25th 2022, 11:11 AM

Ulster thump Ospreys with six of the best

Ulster were far too strong for the Welsh side this evening – running out 30-point winners at the Kingspan Stadium.

8.6k

Oct 8th 2022, 9:37 PM

# Eighthman

Vermeulen returns at 8 for Ulster's URC clash with the Ospreys

Ian Madigan comes in at out-half as Ulster make nine changes to their starting XV.

4.1k

Oct 7th 2022, 12:10 PM

# Team news

Byrne brothers both start as Lowe returns from injury for Leinster

Seán Cronin is set for his 200th appearance off the bench against Ospreys.

10.8k

Feb 18th 2022, 12:11 PM

All time

# URC

Ospreys-Dragons St Stephen's Day clash postponed due to Covid-19 cases in home squad

Another United Rugby Championship clash called off amidst the Omicron surge.

2.3k

Dec 20th 2021, 11:16 PM

# mishap

Ulster only have themselves to blame after losing away to the Ospreys

Ulster dominated possession but somehow slipped up in Swansea.

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Dec 4th 2021, 5:15 PM

# On song

Connacht secure bonus-point victory over the Ospreys to move up to sixth in the URC

Connacht defeated Ospreys 46-18 at the Sportsground tonight.

22.8k

Nov 26th 2021, 9:25 PM

# Friday Night Lights

Easy on the eye but hard on their opponents - Connacht eye another win to move up the table

Andy Friend’s team take on the Ospreys in the Sportsground this evening.

4.4k

Nov 26th 2021, 6:10 AM

# Prospect

Talented Cork man Crowley gets Munster out-half audition against Ospreys

Ronan O’Gara tried to bring the Cork Con playmaker to La Rochelle.

9.5k

Oct 23rd 2021, 6:30 AM

# playmakers

Casey forming a halfback bond with the 'class' Carbery in Munster

The 22-year-old scrum-half is part of Ireland’s squad for the November Tests.

9.8k

Oct 21st 2021, 6:30 AM

# CONFIRMED

Benetton qualify for Rainbow Cup final due to Covid cases in the Ospreys

Munster and Glasgow have missed out on a place in the decider.

12.9k

Jun 9th 2021, 10:18 AM

# Qualifier

Munster could miss out with Benetton's crucial Rainbow Cup clash in doubt

Johann van Graan’s men have hopes of securing a place in the decider in Italy.

20.5k

Jun 8th 2021, 3:30 PM

# see ya later

'They will be successful wherever they go because they're good people'

Nigel Carolan and Jimmy Duffy’s time with Connacht came to an end last night.

6.4k

Jun 5th 2021, 6:00 AM

# RISE UP

'This group are a brave group of young men. I know we'll grow again next year'

Andy Friend was delighted to see his Connacht team finish their season with a win.

5.9k

Jun 4th 2021, 9:31 PM

# Happy ending

Connacht finish season on a high with bonus-point win over the Ospreys

Caolin Blade was outstanding as Andy Friend’s men deservedly beat the Welsh visitors.

16.5k

Jun 4th 2021, 8:00 PM

# Season Finale

Wise heads and future stars on show as Connacht clash with Ospreys

Andy Friend’s men won’t be short of motivation despite this being their last game of the season.

2.6k

Jun 4th 2021, 6:45 AM

# Centurion

Delahunt set to win his 100th Connacht cap in season finale

Connacht finish off their campaign against Ospreys at the Sportsground tomorrow.

2.9k

Jun 3rd 2021, 12:17 PM

# harsh lessons

Leo Cullen: 'It was error after error after error from us - we looked panicky'

The Leinster coach was reacting to his side’s second half meltdown against Ospreys.

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Mar 20th 2021, 8:33 AM

# Meltdown

Final quarter charge sees Ospreys win away at Leinster for first time in nine years

Ospreys come from 19-3 down to record a stunning 24-19 victory.

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Mar 19th 2021, 10:18 PM

# Comebacks

Stockdale, Baloucoune, and Reidy return for Ulster's clash with Ospreys

However, Marcell Coetzee has been ruled out for Dan McFarland’s side.

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Feb 25th 2021, 1:14 PM

# Irish Abroad

Irish back row prospect Hickey set to sign for the Ospreys in Wales

The 19-year-old captained the Leinster at U19s and has played for the province’s A team.

18.8k

Feb 4th 2021, 2:45 PM

# Frustration

Connacht give up strong half-time lead to lose at home to the Ospreys

Andy Friend’s men were second best as the Ospreys won in Ireland for the first time in more than four years.

9.8k

Jan 24th 2021, 4:57 PM

# pro14

Connacht buoyant for bonus game against Ospreys

With a dearth of fixtures about, there is a sense of delight among players just to have a game.

5.9k

Jan 24th 2021, 8:30 AM

# Refixed

Boost for Ireland players as Connacht's Pro14 clash with Ospreys gets new date

The rearranged game will now take place on 24 January at the Sportsground.

5.3k

Jan 15th 2021, 3:49 PM

# On a Roll

Munster set to continue winning streak against hapless Ospreys

Johann van Graan’s side have won 10 on the trot against the Ospreys and that sequence will be extended this afternoon.

9.8k

Nov 15th 2020, 7:15 AM

# Winning Streak

Leinster weather early Ospreys storm to maintain perfect record

The champions were 26-7 winners this afternoon.

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Nov 8th 2020, 5:13 PM

# Finishing school

A wet Sunday in Swansea is where Leinster's students graduate

Nine of the Leinster squad who play Ospreys today have won fewer than 20 caps but Rory O’Loughlin believes they can all become top players.

6.8k

Nov 8th 2020, 6:41 AM

# Red mist

Iain Henderson's red card could spell bad news for Ireland

The Ulster skipper faces a disciplinary hearing following his dismissal at the Liberty Stadium.

18.1k

Oct 10th 2020, 7:41 PM

# Talent

Exciting 21-year-old Ulster centre Stewart Moore continues upward trajectory

The Ballymoney man starts at 12 again as Dan McFarland’s men take on the Ospreys.

8.2k

Oct 10th 2020, 7:00 AM

# Team news

Marcus Rea handed first start of his Ulster career against Ospreys

Ian Madigan handed the controls for the game in Wales after Dan McFarland opts to give the former Leinster out-half a start.

8.0k

Oct 9th 2020, 12:20 PM

# new ownership

Ospreys announce multi-million pound takeover by Asian marketing firm

Y11 Sports & Media have taken a 75.1% stake in the Welsh region.

6.6k

May 13th 2020, 7:37 PM

# On a Roll

Leinster looking for 20th consecutive win as Ospreys bring them to the Gnoll

Leo Cullen and Stuart Lancaster’s team can win games in different ways.

6.3k

Feb 21st 2020, 7:30 AM

# rotation

Ruddock moves to 8 as Leinster make eight changes for trip to Neath

Leo Cullen has rung the changes for tomorrow’s clash with the Ospreys.

9.1k

Feb 20th 2020, 12:22 PM

# coughed up

'With five minutes to go it was our game': McFarland rues naive finish against lowly Ospreys

The Welsh side grabbed just their second win of the season with a late penalty.

4.1k

Feb 17th 2020, 10:12 AM

# wings clipped

Ulster fall to PRO14 defeat against lowly Ospreys

It finished 26-24 to the hosts at the Liberty Stadium.

14.5k

Feb 15th 2020, 7:27 PM

# Comeback

Ludik returns from injury for Ulster, McCloskey given chance to shine

Jordi Murphy, Jack McGrath and Craig Gilroy left on the bench for the trip to Wales.

4.6k

Feb 14th 2020, 12:29 PM

# Academic

Cold comfort as Munster force five-try win over Ospreys

Craig Casey’s try-scoring cameo was a highlight as Munster played out a final pool match with knockout hopes already dashed.

28.9k

Jan 19th 2020, 3:05 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Munster v Ospreys, Champions Cup

Qualification is out of their reach, but can Munster end a disappointing Champions Cup campaign on a high?

53.1k

Jan 19th 2020, 12:15 PM