Ospreys

27 - 21

Full Time

Cardiff Rugby

Cardiff Rugby vs Ospreys

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

Ospreys decided to go for goal with Dan Edwards taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

80'

Ellis Bevan comes on.

78'

Tomos Williams comes off.

78'

Rhys Henry comes on.

76'

Tom Botha comes off.

76'

Garyn Phillips comes on.

76'

Gareth Thomas comes off.

76'

Ospreys go for goal with Dan Edwards taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

76'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Keelan Giles leads to a try for Ospreys

74'

Yellow Card

Josh Turnbull (Cardiff Rugby) is shown a yellow card

65'

Cardiff Rugby sub Josh Turnbull comes onto the field.

63'

Lopeti Timani departs for Cardiff Rugby.

63'

Cardiff Rugby sub Mackenzie Martin comes onto the field.

63'

Teddy Williams departs for Cardiff Rugby.

63'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Dan Edwards kicks the penalty goal.

63'

Cardiff Rugby sub Jacob Beetham comes onto the field.

61'

Tinus de Beer departs for Cardiff Rugby.

61'

Rory Thornton comes on for Cardiff Rugby.

59'

Seb Davies leaves the field.

59'

Efan Daniel comes on for Cardiff Rugby.

59'

Liam Belcher leaves the field.

59'

Rhys Litterick comes on for Cardiff Rugby.

59'

Keiron Assiratti leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Dan Edwards kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

Morgan Morse scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

57'

What a run here by Morgan Morse as they get over the gainline!

57'

Rhys Carré comes on.

55'

Corey Domachowski comes off.

55'

Penalty Goal

Tinus de Beer does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

52'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to Ospreys.

48'

Yellow Card

James Botham (Cardiff Rugby) is shown a yellow card

48'

Ospreys make a substitution with Dewi Lake coming on.

40'

Ospreys make a substitution with Tristan Davies coming off.

40'

Ospreys sub Dan Edwards comes onto the field.

40'

Owen Williams departs for Ospreys.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

42'

Penalty Goal

The Cardiff Rugby supporters go wild as Tinus de Beer successfully kicks the penalty goal.

33'

Trouble here as Rey Lee-Lo breaches the defence.

29'

Trouble here as Seb Davies breaches the defence.

28'

Trouble here as Ben Thomas breaches the defence.

28'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Tinus de Beer kicks the penalty goal.

27'

Conversion

Tinus de Beer makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

What a kick! Mason Grady takes full advantage to score for Cardiff Rugby.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mason Grady bursts through to advance the Cardiff Rugby attack.

19'

Cameron Winnett sets up the try.

19'

Ospreys make a substitution with Tristan Davies coming on.

17'

Ospreys make a substitution with Harri Deaves coming off.

17'

Tinus de Beer curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

16'

Try

A series of passes by Cardiff Rugby results in a try for Owen Lane

15'

Spellbinding play by Cameron Winnett is finished off with a try.

15'

Owen Williams has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Ospreys leads to a try for Keelan Giles

That's a great try assist by George North.

The defensive line has been broken as George North goes through the gap.

Owen Williams steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Ospreys v Cardiff Rugby 
  
 Round 9 
  
 Mon 1st January 2024, 07:00am PST 
  
 Dunraven Brewery Field

Points Flow Chart

Ospreys win +6

Time in lead

Mins in lead

31%

% Of Game In Lead

55%

72%

Possession Last 10 min

28%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Giles

27 - 21

74'

Turnbull

65'

22 - 21

Edwards

22 - 21

63'

Edwards

19 - 21

59'

Morse

17 - 21

57'

de Beer

52'

12 - 21

Penalty Try

12 - 18

48'

Botham

48'

5 - 18

Half Time

de Beer

33'

5 - 18

de Beer

27'

5 - 15

de Beer

20'

5 - 12

Grady

19'

5 - 10

Lane

15'

5 - 5

Giles

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Ospreys

Cardiff Rugby

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Defence Profile

Ospreys

Cardiff Rugby

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

31%

36%

3-6 secs

35%

40%

6+ secs

29%

21%

Rucks Won

Ospreys vs Cardiff Rugby Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Ospreys face off against Cardiff Rugby in United Rugby Championship Round 9 on Mon 1st January 2024 at Dunraven Brewery Field. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST, 04:00 NZST in New Zealand, 02:00 AEST in Australia and 07:00 EST in the US.

Cardiff Rugby won the last encounter but Cardiff Rugby are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the league table with Cardiff Rugby in 8th and Ospreys in 12th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Ospreys vs Cardiff Rugby Squads

The official squads for Ospreys vs Cardiff Rugby will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.