Munster 16 Scarlets 10

THE Ospreys will fine wing Kristian Phillips for using terminology on Twitter “likely to be construed as homophobic”.

The Ospreys have announced they will fine wing Kristian Phillips for using terminology on Twitter “likely to be construed as homophobic”.

Treviso 27 Ospreys 32

The Ospreys have handed a new two-year contract to winger Kristian Phillips.

LEINSTER will have revenge on their minds when they take on the Ospreys tomorrow in the Magners League in their first meeting since last season’s grand final.

Connacht coach Eric Elwood has named his side that will face the Ospreys in their Magners clash at the Sportsground on Friday night. (kick-off 7pm)

Ireland and Ospreys wing Tommy Bowe has been named player of the season at the Magners League Awards for his efforts in helping the Welsh side win the 2009/10 title.

Ireland U-20 24 Wales U-20 17

Cardiff Blues lock Deiniol Jones and hooker Gareth Williams have been forced to withdraw from Wales’ RBS 6 Nations squad through injury.

BRIAN O’DRISCOLL isn’t a man who is normally lost for words, but when asked whether it is harder to retain the Six Nations championship than it is to win it for the first time, he admits he hasn’t a clue. “I haven’t won it before,” he laughed, “so how can I know about retaining it? Ask someone who has.”

Wales will pile the pressure on England manager Martin Johnson if they win next month’s RBS 6 Nations showdown at Twickenham.

The Ospreys will have their strength in depth tested to the limit for the visit of Magners League champions Leinster to The Liberty Stadium on Friday.

Connacht must be boosted by the absence of James Hook from a severely depleted Ospreys side for their Magners League tussle at The Liberty Stadium on on Sunday (2.15pm).

Connacht 24 Ospreys 20