Person: Steve Tandy

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Stuart Lancaster treating Twickenham as Euro dry run

In previous seasons, players and coaches have spoken of how little relevance a club match can have on a Test clash, but the former England coach is not thinking that way this year.

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Age doesn’t matter, teams need young blood, says Ronan O’Gara

Ronan O'Gara has tried to put himself in the Ireland boss’s shoes this week and he knows all too well that there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to team selection.

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Tartan threat: Three Scots with a point to prove

There are two debutants today and they both happen to be No 8s – but whereas Caelan Doris has come through that well-established development pathway of Blackrock College, the Leinster Academy and the Leinster senior side, Scotland’s new face is a bolter from the blue.

Ulster v Ospreys - Guinness PRO14 Round 20

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Clarke urges Welsh rugby to ape Irish stucture

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Erasmus happy with his grinders

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Ospreys to provide first serious test of Munster’s credentials

Bookie intervention heaps pressure on Munster

For all the talk of an away team never winning a Guinness PROI12 semi-final, the flip side is naturally that no home team has ever lost one and Munster will not want to be the ones to let that statistic slide this evening.

Sat, 20 May, 2017

‘Colossus’ Jones back to face Munster

Ospreys boss Steve Tandy is not disguising the impact Alun Wyn Jones’s likely return from injury will have on his team as they prepare to upset the odds in Saturday’s Guinness PRO12 semi-final at Thomond Park.

Tue, 16 May, 2017

Rassie Erasmus focused on signing new second row

Rassie Erasmus says his challenge to bring a “solid” second row to Munster for next season is 95% complete.

Wed, 10 May, 2017

Leinster playing numbers game with Joey Carbery

Just one week after proving to all of Europe how dangerous he is in the No 15 shirt, Joey Carbery is back to orchestrate another Leinster victory, only this time he will be wearing number 10.

Sat, 08 Apr, 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

Ulster v Ospreys - Guinness PRO12 Round 5

Les Kiss acclaims Ulster's resilience and spirit

Ulster 9 Ospreys 7: Ulster’s Director of Rugby Les Kiss praised his side’s resilience and character as they clipped the Ospreys wings at the death of an extremely, absorbing Guinness PRO12 top-of-the-table contest at the Kingspan Stadium on Saturday evening.

Mon, 03 Oct, 2016

Eoin Griffin and Justin Tipuric 10/9/2016

Connacht lose second consecutive home game in defence of their Pro12 title

Connacht have lost again at the Sportsground in the Guinness Pro12.

Sat, 10 Sep, 2016

Brian Walsh searches for consistency as Munster bid to close gap on Connacht

Munster begin an all-important phase of the season at Musgrave Park tomorrow (5pm) where a win over Ospreys will help them to reduce the nine-point gap between themselves and Guinness Pro12 table-toppers Connacht.

Sat, 13 Feb, 2016

Anthony Foley unleashes big guns as Ospreys lie in waiting

Munster head coach Anthony Foley will unleash his southern hemisphere imports on the Ospreys at the Liberty Stadium tomorrow, naming Aussie second row Mark Chisholm and New Zealand backs Tyler Bleyendaal and Francis Saili in the side for a crucial Guinness Pro12 clash.

Sat, 12 Sep, 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 go second after defeat to Ospreys

The Ospreys got their Guinness PRO12 play-off charge back on track with a 26-12 victory over fellow title contenders Munster.

Sat, 07 Mar, 2015

Leinster reshuffle again for Ospreys clash

For the second game in succession, Leinster coach Matt O’Connor has opted to make seven changes to his starting line-up.

Fri, 27 Feb, 2015

O’Connor wary as Ospreys come to town

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Sat, 29 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

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

Foley wary of Ospreys set-piece

The new rugby season could hardly have begun in a more contrasting fashion for Anthony Foley and Steve Tandy, the respective head coaches of Munster and Ospreys who renew their rivalry in the Guinness Pro 12 at Thomond Park this evening, kick-off 6.30pm.

Sat, 27 Sep, 2014

Strauss returns to give Leinster further boost

Sean O’Brien’s signature may have dominated the news agenda yesterday but a memorable morning for Leinster was capped just hours later when news of Richardt Strauss’s return to action was confirmed.

Fri, 17 Jan, 2014

Healy out for eight weeks following ankle surgery

Leinster must continue their quest for a place in the Heineken Cup quarter-finals without Cian Healy after the Ireland prop underwent ankle surgery.

Fri, 13 Dec, 2013

Penney expects ‘robust’ test

Munster face a second top-of-the-table clash in as many weeks tonight when they defend their RaboDirect Pro12 lead against second-placed Ospreys at Thomond Park (7:15pm).

Sat, 02 Nov, 2013

Connacht leak six tries in loss to Ospreys

Connacht 26 Ospreys 43

Sat, 28 Sep, 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

Opportunity knocks again for greatest of Rabo rivals

Few rugby players are more vociferous in their support of the RaboDirect PRO12 than Leinster’s Eoin Reddan.

Sat, 14 Sep, 2013

Leinster set up home semi against Glasgow

Leinster 37 Ospreys 19

Fri, 03 May, 2013

Munster play-off hopes dented by Ospreys

Munster 13 Ospreys 13

Sat, 02 Mar, 2013

Penney awaits reaction from humbled Munster

Munster head coach Rob Penney will discover whether the blow torch treatment he dispensed to his squad this week had the desired effect this evening.

Sat, 02 Mar, 2013

Connacht end Ospreys winning streak

Connacht 22 Ospreys 10

Fri, 15 Feb, 2013

Teenager to make first competitive start for Connacht

Darragh Leader, 19, will earn his first competitive start for Connacht in tomorrow afternoon’s meeting with defending RaboDirect PRO12 champions the Ospreys at the Liberty Stadium (2.30pm).

Fri, 26 Oct, 2012

Ospreys come away from Italy with victory

Zebre 16 Ospreys 34

Fri, 05 Oct, 2012

Williams try sets up last-gasp, one-point Ospreys win over Leinster

Leinster 30 Ospreys 31

Sun, 27 May, 2012

Tandy hoping Ospreys can again be spoil sports

Joe Schmidt and Leo Cullen anticipate a tough day at the office in tomorrow’s RaboDirect Pro12 final at the RDS, and Ospreys coach Steve Tandy hopes to oblige.

Sat, 26 May, 2012

Jones: Absence of pack powerhouses could swing it our way

Ospreys captain Alun Wyn Jones reckons Leinster could be left short of firepower without Heineken Cup heroes Sean O’Brien and Cian Healy in tomorrow’s RaboDirect PRO12 final.

Sat, 26 May, 2012

Ospreys 'have to be clinical' against Leinster

The Ospreys will aim to halt Leinster’s bid for a European and domestic double in its tracks on Sunday when they contest the RaboDirect PRO12 final.

Fri, 25 May, 2012

End of an era as Ospreys rout Reds

The Tony McGahan era came to a disappointing end last night as Munster’s reign as league champions was ended emphatically by a rampant Ospreys in the RaboDirect Pro12 semi-final at Liberty Stadium.

Sat, 12 May, 2012

McGahan putting his faith in Munster’s young guns

Tony McGahan is banking on youthful enthusiasm to help carry defending champions Munster through their RaboDirect Pro12 semi-final at Ospreys in Swansea tonight (7.35pm).

Fri, 11 May, 2012

Hibbard eager to give departing Ospreys perfect send-off

Wales hooker Richard Hibbard says Ospreys’ RaboDirect Pro12 title bid is being driven by a wish to send try machine Shane Williams and his soon-to-depart team-mates out on a high.

Thu, 10 May, 2012

O’Gara boosts Reds but Varley faces setback

Tony McGahan welcomed Ronan O’Gara back to Munster squad for the first time in a month ahead of tomorrow night’s RaboDirect Pro12 semi-final at Ospreys but revealed Damien Varley’s injury may be worse than first feared.

Thu, 10 May, 2012

Tandy: We have a knack of beating Munster

Ospreys head coach Steve Tandy admits his side have enjoyed the better of their recent exchanges with Munster but he is taking nothing for granted ahead of Friday night’s RaboDirect PRO12 semi-final at the Liberty Stadium (7.35pm).

Wed, 09 May, 2012

Home-boy back to his roots

Tommy Bowe can breathe a sigh of relief now that Ulster have confirmed their new head coach for next season.

Fri, 09 Mar, 2012

Rees lands Ospreys role

The Ospreys have confirmed the appointment of Gruff Rees as their backs coach.

Wed, 29 Feb, 2012

Hard-fought victory for Ospreys

Ospreys 23 Aironi 7

Fri, 17 Feb, 2012

Late try gives Edinburgh bonus-point win over Ospreys

Ospreys 30 Edinburgh 32

Sat, 25 Apr, 2009

Late try denies Ulster win

Ulster 13 Ospreys 16

Fri, 03 Apr, 2009

Under-strength Ospreys chosen to face Ulster

Heineken Cup quarter-finalists The Ospreys have surrendered their challenge for the Magner's League by selecting an under-strength side to play Ulster at Ravenhill on Friday.

Thu, 02 Apr, 2009

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