Organisation: Ospreys’

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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Free-scoring Racing ready to pile pain on Ospreys

Simon Zebo and Donnacha Ryan will remain central to Racing 92’s bid to strengthen their grip on Pool 4 when they start for the Parisians at home to Ospreys tonight.

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Connacht coup the pick of a restorative weekend

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Johann Van Graan hails ‘vital’ late try as Munster conquer Ospreys

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Munster do enough to secure bonus point win at Ospreys

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Glory days forgotten as Ospreys face precarious future

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‘This is a dark period for us,’ says under pressure Ospreys’ boss

James Hook missed penalties cost Ospreys victory

Ospreys replacement fly-half James Hook missed two late penalties as Southern Kings hung on to register a 16-14 victory – their first Guinness Pro14 win of the season.

Sat, 09 Nov, 2019

Munster claim bonus point win against poor Ospreys

Jack O’Sullivan and Jed Holloway both made their debuts as part of the Munster pack, with the Waratahs import Holloway lining out in the second row alongside captain Billy Holland.

Fri, 25 Oct, 2019

Gilroy double helps Ulster kick off PRO14 campaign with Ospreys win

The home side also claimed tries from back-rower Greg Jones and full-back Matt Faddes, the new signing from New Zealand who crossed on his competitive debut for the Irish province.

Fri, 27 Sep, 2019

Rory Scannell scored his sides fourth try 2/12/2017

Transition over as Leicester test looms for Johann van Graan's Munster

Munster 36 Ospreys 10: Johann van Graan has declared the transition from one Munster coach to the next at an end as he begins preparation for the first acid test of his new team’s European credentials on Saturday.

Mon, 04 Dec, 2017

Zebo’s moment of magic a diamond in the rough for Munster

Munster 23 - Ospreys 3: Sometimes it takes a little magic to make a difference and when Munster needed it most, their backline delivered to keep alive hopes of a first trophy in six seasons.

Mon, 22 May, 2017

Rhys Webb of intrigue as Lions set for collision

"Being in the bubble” is something rugby players talk about a lot, the protective blanket that separates them from the outside world and allows them to focus on that other familiar soundbite “controlling the controllables”.

Sat, 20 May, 2017

Tyler Bleyendaal a major doubt for Munster’s semi-final clash

Munster’s night of celebration at the Guinness PRO12 Awards was tempered by the revelation that fly-half Tyler Bleyendaal is a serious doubt for the play-off semi-final against Ospreys in 12 days.

Mon, 08 May, 2017

Ospreys v Munster - Guinness PRO12 Round 15

Rassie all smiles as Munster pass big Ospreys challenge

Ospreys 23 - Munster 25: As gritty and resilient away performances go, this was right up there with Munster’s best and bravest. 

Mon, 20 Feb, 2017

Injured Bundee Aki was keen to carry on regardless

Connacht coach Pat Lam revealed it took some persuasion last week before Bundee Aki agreed to undergo surgery on a troublesome ankle injury.

Sun, 01 Jan, 2017

Ulster head for lions’ den

Ospreys 26 Ulster 46: Ulster secured their place in the Guinness Pro12 play-offs after an entertaining 10-try match at the Liberty Stadium as Ospreys failed to qualify for next season’s European Champions Cup.

Mon, 09 May, 2016

Leinster look to Sexton factor for lift

Fergus McFadden believes Leinster can reap the benefits of a rejuvenated Jonathan Sexton as they prepare for a quartet of crucial Guinness PRO12 games starting with the visit of Munster to the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Tue, 29 Mar, 2016

Pat Lam’s Connacht still topping polls out west

Connacht 30 Ospreys 22: Connacht’s season continues to produce more milestones in the quest to maintain their momentum at the top of the Guinness Pro12 table. In a high-octane fixture at the Galway Sportsground on Saturday, Pat Lam’s squad saw off the Ospreys with three tries in a polished show

Mon, 29 Feb, 2016

Dan Carter kicks a conversion 12/12/2015

Peter Jackson: Now all Racing 92 need is fans

They give the impression of having it all — the world’s most charismatic player, match-winners all over the pitch, and an Irish skills coach better versed than anyone else in the art of conquering Europe.

Mon, 18 Jan, 2016

Toulouse v Ulster - European Rugby Champions Cup - Pool 1 Round 4

Peter Jackson: Money can’t always buy you success

The more Toulouse have to spend, the more they fail. A club that doesn’t know what it takes to deal with a shortfall, keep falling short, writes Peter Jackson.

Mon, 21 Dec, 2015

Dan Biggar inspires Ospreys as Exeter fail in Wales

Ospreys 25 Exeter 13: Exeter became the first English club to lose in this season’s European Champions Cup after Wales star Dan Biggar led the Ospreys’ Liberty Stadium victory march.

Mon, 16 Nov, 2015

Ospreys secure second win of season

Wing Eli Walker crossed for two tries as Ospreys secured a much-needed bonus point victory over Zebre at the Liberty Stadium.

Sat, 07 Nov, 2015

Glasgow Warriors stand in the way of fitting farewell to the ultimate warrior

How appropriate the two sides finishing first and second in the regular season contest the Guinness Pro 12 final in Belfast next Saturday. Like the league, both semi-finals went to the wire with a single score separating the teams after two great clashes over the weekend.

Mon, 25 May, 2015

Munster honour Paul O’Connell with classic Thomond theatre

Munster 21 Ospreys 18: Paul O’Connell has spent the last few months, in public at least, ruminating over the right way to retire from professional sport and has been at pains to point out that not every athlete is fortunate to bow out from their sport in the manner of their choosing.

Mon, 25 May, 2015

Steve Tandy warns Ospreys have no Munster fears

A word of warning for Anthony Foley and his crew in advance of today’s Guinness Pro12 semi final at Thomond Park – Ospreys don’t much care about reputation or about location.

Sat, 23 May, 2015

Anthony Foley warning on Ospreys

Munster boss Anthony Foley has warned of the dangers posed by Ospreys half-backs Rhys Webb and Dan Biggar after the two teams were thrown together for the Guinness Pro12 semi-final in Thomond Park on Saturday.

Mon, 18 May, 2015

Munster hopeful on Test stars injuries

GUINNESS PRO12

Mon, 18 May, 2015

Irish provinces make major mark on Pro12 Dream Team

Munster back-row duo CJ Stander and Tommy O’Donnell are among a seven-strong contingent from the Irish provinces to have been voted onto the Guinness Pro12 Dream Team for this season but there is no representation from outgoing champions Leinster.

Tue, 12 May, 2015

Anthony Foley left plenty to ponder

Ospreys 26, Munster 12: Anthony Foley was left scratching his head after seeing his Munster side blow the chance to return to the top of the Pro12.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2015

Ulster end Ospreys' unbeaten run

Ulster 25 Ospreys 16

Fri, 21 Nov, 2014

Ah You in for White as Connacht prepare for ‘biggest challenge so far’

Rodney Ah You takes over injured Nathan White’s tighthead prop spot, having been released from the Ireland camp at Carton House, for Connacht’s Guinness Pro12 fixture with leaders Ospreys in Swansea this evening (7.35pm).

Fri, 31 Oct, 2014

North proves to be Saints' one-man bonus point

George North’s quartet of tries reinvigorated Northampton’s European campaign, but the 34-6 victory over the Ospreys came at a cost with England centre Luther Burrell departing early through injury.

Sat, 25 Oct, 2014

Scarlets deny Toulon bonus point

Champions Cup: Toulon were made to battle hard by Scarlets before starting their Champions Cup defence with a 28-18 victory at Stade Felix Mayol.

Mon, 20 Oct, 2014

Munster suffer second defeat of the season at Thomond

Half-backs Dan Biggar and Rhys Webb led Ospreys to a hard-earned 19-14 Guinness PRO12 victory over Munster at Thomond Park.

Sat, 27 Sep, 2014

Penney gets Rabo coach award

Rob Penney is guaranteed to leave Munster with at least one piece of silverware after being ‘Coach of the Year’ at last night’s RaboDirect PRO12 Awards in Edinburgh.

Mon, 12 May, 2014

Dougall kick starts Reds

Ospreys 11 Munster 25

Mon, 24 Feb, 2014

Munster back on top as Zebo sends message to Schmidt

Ospreys 11 Munster 25

Sun, 23 Feb, 2014

Wales' Jones to miss Six Nations thanks to injury from Leinster game

Ryan Jones will miss the chance to win a fifth RBS 6 Nations title after a hamstring injury saw him withdraw from Wales’ squad for the 2014 campaign.

Tue, 21 Jan, 2014

Evans stamp sends Leinster sailing through

HEINEKEN CUP POOL 1:

Sat, 18 Jan, 2014

Bonus-point win sees Leinster top Pool One

Leinster 36 Ospreys 3

Fri, 17 Jan, 2014

Biggar kicks Ospreys to first Cup win of the season

Ospreys 21 Castres 12

Fri, 13 Dec, 2013

Rampaging Lawes locks up Ospreys

Northampton 27 Ospreys 16

Mon, 21 Oct, 2013

Northampton get cup campaign off to good start

Northampton 27 Ospreys 16

Sun, 20 Oct, 2013

Connacht ring the changes for visit to Treviso

RABO DIRECT PRO12

Fri, 04 Oct, 2013

Injury-hit Connacht up against it for Ospreys’ visit

It does not get any easier for Connacht as the Ospreys, one of only two unbeaten teams this season, are the visitors to the Galway Sportsground for this evening’s Pro 12 fixture.

Sat, 28 Sep, 2013

Out-half Parks puts boot into Ospreys’ ambition

Connacht 22 Ospreys 10

Sat, 16 Feb, 2013

DONAL LENIHAN: Seldom has an opener been as important

Where Cardiff clash will be won and lost

Sat, 02 Feb, 2013

Wilson injury adds to Ulster’s back-row woe

Ulster have been hit with another blow in their back-row after number eight Roger Wilson picked up a hamstring injury in the win over Castres.

Tue, 22 Jan, 2013

Draw with Ospreys leaves Tigers with difficult task

Ospreys 15 Leicester 15

Sun, 13 Jan, 2013

Lam to succeed Elwood as Connacht’s new head coach

New Zealander Pat Lam is expected to be unveiled as Connacht’s new head coach this week.

Thu, 10 Jan, 2013