Cardiff Rugby

29 - 33

Full Time

Ospreys

Cardiff Rugby vs Ospreys

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

Conversion

Ben Thomas converts the try.

81'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Cardiff Rugby is finished off by Mason Grady

80'

Ben Thomas sets up the try.

80'

Yellow Card

Luke Davies (Ospreys) is shown a yellow card

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Rey Lee-Lo bursts through to advance the Cardiff Rugby attack.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Gabriel Hamer-Webb bursts through to advance the Cardiff Rugby attack.

77'

Victor Sekekete comes on.

76'

Huw Owen-Sutton comes off.

76'

The referee is running towards the posts and a penalty try is given to Ospreys.

76'

Yellow Card

Rory Thornton (Cardiff Rugby) is shown a yellow card

76'

Luke Davies comes on.

76'

Owen Watkin comes off.

76'

Red Card

Seb Davies (Cardiff Rugby) is shown the red card

75'

Ospreys decide to make a substitution, with Owen Williams getting some game time.

74'

Ospreys decide to make a substitution, with Dan Edwards being replaced.

74'

Ospreys decide to make a substitution, with Harri Houston getting some game time.

71'

Ospreys decide to make a substitution, with Keelan Giles being replaced.

71'

Ospreys decide to make a substitution, with Harri Deaves getting some game time.

71'

Ospreys decide to make a substitution, with Morgan Morris being replaced.

71'

Conversion

The Cardiff Rugby supporters go wild as Ben Thomas successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

A series of passes by Cardiff Rugby results in a try for Gabriel Hamer-Webb

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Gabriel Hamer-Webb took full advantage.

68'

That's a great try assist by Ben Thomas.

68'

Cardiff Rugby sub Seb Davies comes onto the field.

64'

Shane Lewis-Hughes departs for Cardiff Rugby.

64'

Cardiff Rugby sub Efan Daniel comes onto the field.

64'

Evan Lloyd departs for Cardiff Rugby.

64'

Conversion

The Ospreys supporters go wild as Dan Edwards successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

Great hands by Ospreys leads to a try for Luke Morgan

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Luke Morgan goes through the gap.

62'

Spellbinding play by Dan Edwards is finished off with a try.

62'

Ospreys sub Sam Parry comes onto the field.

60'

Dewi Lake departs for Ospreys.

60'

Cardiff Rugby sub Jacob Beetham comes onto the field.

60'

Cameron Winnett departs for Cardiff Rugby.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Dan Edwards goes through the gap.

60'

Lopeti Timani comes on for Cardiff Rugby.

58'

Alun Lawrence leaves the field.

58'

Ben Thomas steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

58'

Rhys Henry comes on.

53'

Tom Botha comes off.

53'

Gareth Thomas comes on.

53'

Nicky Smith comes off.

53'

Penalty Goal

Ben Thomas does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

53'

What a run here by Evan Lloyd as they get over the gainline!

51'

Conversion

Dan Edwards adds the two points for Ospreys.

48'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Nicky Smith dots the ball down from close range.

48'

Yellow Card

Ben Donnell (Cardiff Rugby) is shown a yellow card

47'

Cardiff Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Uilisi Halaholo getting some game time.

47'

Cardiff Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Tinus de Beer being replaced.

47'

Cardiff Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Corey Domachowski getting some game time.

47'

Cardiff Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Rhys Carré being replaced.

47'

Cardiff Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Rhys Litterick getting some game time.

47'

Cardiff Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Keiron Assiratti being replaced.

47'

Reuben Morgan-Williams makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Tinus de Beer will have to re-adjust the radar.

40'

Try

Incisive passing by Cardiff Rugby is finished off by Mason Grady, as they goes over for the try.

39'

That's a great try assist by Ben Thomas.

39'

Fabulous play by Cardiff Rugby has led to Evan Lloyd being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Dan Edwards will have to re-adjust the radar.

31'

Try

Silky skills by Ospreys ends with a try for Justin Tipuric.

29'

Trouble here as Justin Tipuric breaches the defence.

29'

Spellbinding play by Dan Edwards is finished off with a try.

29'

Trouble here as Jac Morgan breaches the defence.

29'

Cardiff Rugby sub Gabriel Hamer-Webb comes onto the field.

13'

Theo Cabango departs for Cardiff Rugby.

13'

Conversion

Tinus de Beer has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Theo Cabango

The defensive line has been broken as Theo Cabango goes through the gap.

Tinus de Beer played a key part in that try.

Conversion

Dan Edwards has kicked a conversion.

Try

Ospreys are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Nicky Smith touching down.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Cardiff Rugby v Ospreys 
  
 Round 18 
  
 Sat 1st June 2024, 09:30am PDT 
  
 Cardiff City Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Ospreys win +4

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

56%

90%

Possession Last 10 min

10%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Thomas

29 - 33

81'

Grady

27 - 33

80'

Davies

78'

22 - 33

Penalty Try

76'

22 - 33

Thornton

22 - 26

76'

Davies

22 - 26

75'

Thomas

22 - 26

69'

Hamer-Webb

20 - 26

68'

Edwards

64'

15 - 26

Morgan

63'

15 - 24

Thomas

15 - 19

53'

Edwards

48'

12 - 19

Smith

48'

12 - 17

Donnell

12 - 12

47'

Half Time

Grady

12 - 12

39'

Tipuric

29'

7 - 12

de Beer

7 - 7

Cabango

5 - 7

Edwards

0 - 7

Smith

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Cardiff Rugby

Ospreys

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Defence Profile

Cardiff Rugby

Ospreys

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

53%

35%

3-6 secs

32%

24%

6+ secs

12%

38%

122

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

70'

73'

74'

76'

77'

Cardiff Rugby

Ospreys

Cardiff Rugby vs Ospreys Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Cardiff Rugby face off against Ospreys in United Rugby Championship Round 18 on Sat 1st June 2024 at Cardiff City Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:30 and is broadcast on BBC iPlayer, BBC, Premiersports. In South Africa it’s at 18:30 SAST on SuperSport, 04:30 NZST in New Zealand, 02:30 AEST in Australia and 09:30 EST in the US.

Ospreys 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 Ospreys in 8th and Cardiff Rugby in 12th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Cardiff Rugby vs Ospreys Squads

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