Person: T Habberfield

Ospreys turn full focus on rescue job

If Leinster could be forgiven for straining one eye forward to next week’s appointment with Saracens, then their hosts today will bring a one-track mind to proceedings as they seek to rescue their season.

Sat, 24 Mar, 2018

Ospreys to provide first serious test of Munster’s credentials

Munster face their first serious test of the new season when they travel to Swansea’s Liberty Stadium todayto face the Ospreys in the third round of the Guinness PRO14.

Sat, 16 Sep, 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

Pat Lam warns automatic cup qualification a must for Connacht

Connacht coach Pat Lam says automatic qualification for the Champions Cup is the minimum his side must achieve this season. The PRO12 holders are a lowly eighth as they travel to take on Ospreys in Liberty Stadium this afternoon.

Sat, 07 Jan, 2017

Munster answer call to arms with shutout against Ospreys

Munster 33, Ospreys 0: Head coach Rassie Erasmus made a declaration of intent in last night’s match programme when he insisted Munster couldn’t afford to have a rollercoaster season. 

Sat, 05 Nov, 2016

Golden chance for Rassie’s Munster against Ospreys in Cork

Munster can take another significant step closer to the top of the Guinness Pro12 when they face Ospreys at Musgrave Park tonight.

Fri, 04 Nov, 2016

Les Kiss does spot of juggling

Ulster coach Les Kiss has juggled his starting line-out for today’s clash with the Ospreys at the Kingspan Stadium.

Sat, 01 Oct, 2016

Leinster’s first-half dominance pays rich dividends

Leinster 31 Ospreys 19: Watching Leinster sure ain’t dull this season.

Sat, 24 Sep, 2016

Eoin Griffin and Justin Tipuric 10/9/2016

Pat Lam remains calm as Connacht still stuttering

Connacht 11 Ospreys 32: It should have been a glorious occasion for Connacht on Saturday evening as, for the first time in history, they commenced a game with seven Irish senior internationals on board, but the stuttering start to the defence of the PRO12 title they won with such style less than four months ago continued.

Mon, 12 Sep, 2016

Pat Lam: We know we have to be better

Only once before have Connacht lost their opening two league matches at the Sportsground but Pat Lam appreciates they must show significant improvement to prevent that happening again when Ospreys come to Galway this evening (7.35pm).

Sat, 10 Sep, 2016

Leinster overhaul as Ospreys come calling

As his side aims to consolidate their push for a Guinness Pro12 play-off place, Leinster coach Leo Cullen has made seven changes to his starting line-up for the visit of the Ospreys to the RDS today.

Sun, 06 Mar, 2016

Costly slip for Munster

Munster 17 Ospreys 21: Munster’s hopes of making the knock out stages of the Guinness Pro12 suffered a big blow at Musgrave Park last night as the Ospreys produced a dogged performance to deservedly emerge with the points from an exciting but error-strewn game.

Mon, 15 Feb, 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

Jonny Sexton sends Leinster top with victory over Ospreys

Jonathan Sexton won his fly-half battle with Dan Biggar to help send Leinster to the top of the Guinness Pro12 table with victory over the Ospreys at the Liberty Stadium.

Sun, 10 Jan, 2016

Garry Ringrose rested as Cullen shuffles cards for Leinster’s trip to Ospreys

As his side aim to secure a seventh consecutive Guinness Pro12 victory, Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has made six changes to his starting line-up for tonight’s clash with Ospreys at the Liberty Stadium.

Fri, 08 Jan, 2016

Connacht bid to end losing run in Wales

Youth fills in for experience when Connacht try to halt an 11-year losing run in Wales to the Ospreys.

Sat, 24 Oct, 2015

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

Robbie Henshaw: Champions Cup a massive draw

In a big day for Irish teams in the Guinness Pro12, Connacht’s needs are probably greater than the rest.

Sat, 16 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

Felix Jones and Ian Keatley let loose at Liberty Stadium

Ospreys v 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

GUINNESS PRO12:

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

Lam hopes Muliaina can transform Connacht

Ospreys 45 Connacht 20

Mon, 12 May, 2014

Bit of that old Munster spirit gets job done

Munster 12 Ospreys 6

Mon, 04 Nov, 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

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

Leinster storm into last four

RABODIRECT PRO12

Sat, 04 May, 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 star Muldoon elated at return to action

Flanker John Muldoon (pictured) is thrilled to be finally starting his first match tonight for Connacht since October.

Fri, 15 Feb, 2013