Ospreys

33 - 22

Full Time

Cardiff Rugby

Cardiff Rugby vs Ospreys

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Callum Sheedy takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

80'

Try

Cardiff Rugby are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Javan Sebastian picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

80'

Spellbinding play by Taulupe Faletau is finished off with a try.

79'

Yellow Card

Morgan Morse (Ospreys) is shown a yellow card

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jacob Beetham bursts through to advance the Cardiff Rugby attack.

78'

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

76'

Try

Cardiff Rugby are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Taulupe Faletau picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

75'

Aled Davies played a key part in that try.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Harri Millard took full advantage.

75'

There wasn't enough power on that conversion attempt by Callum Sheedy as it drops short of the posts.

74'

Try

A series of passes by Cardiff Rugby results in a try for Josh Adams

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Josh Adams took full advantage.

73'

Cameron Winnett played a key part in that try.

73'

Conversion

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

69'

Try

A series of passes by Ospreys results in a try for Iestyn Hopkins

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Iestyn Hopkins took full advantage.

68'

That's a great try assist by Phil Cokanasiga.

68'

Ospreys make a substitution with Max Nagy coming on.

67'

Ospreys make a substitution with Kieran Hardy coming off.

67'

Ospreys make a substitution with James Fender coming on.

67'

Ospreys make a substitution with Ryan Smith coming off.

67'

Cardiff Rugby sub Rory Thornton comes onto the field.

60'

George Nott departs for Cardiff Rugby.

60'

Cardiff Rugby sub Evan Lloyd comes onto the field.

60'

Liam Belcher departs for Cardiff Rugby.

60'

Cardiff Rugby sub Taulupe Faletau comes onto the field.

60'

Alun Lawrence departs for Cardiff Rugby.

60'

Cardiff Rugby sub Jacob Beetham comes onto the field.

60'

Mason Grady departs for Cardiff Rugby.

60'

Ospreys sub Steffan Thomas comes onto the field.

60'

Garyn Phillips departs for Ospreys.

60'

What a run here by James Botham as they get over the gainline!

58'

Phil Cokanasiga comes on for Ospreys.

57'

Keiran Williams leaves the field.

57'

Gwilym Evans comes on for Ospreys.

56'

Harri Deaves leaves the field.

56'

What a run here by Keelan Giles as they get over the gainline!

55'

Morgan Morse comes on.

52'

Morgan Morris comes off.

52'

Aled Davies comes on.

52'

Johan Mulder comes off.

52'

James Botham comes on.

52'

Dan Thomas comes off.

52'

Rhys Henry comes on.

50'

Tom Botha comes off.

50'

Conversion

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

50'

Try

Kieran Hardy scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

50'

What a run here by Kieran Hardy as they get over the gainline!

50'

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

46'

Cardiff Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Javan Sebastian getting some game time.

46'

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

46'

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

46'

Cardiff Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Danny Southworth being replaced.

46'

Ospreys make a substitution with Dewi Lake coming on.

44'

Ospreys make a substitution with Sam Parry coming off.

44'

Conversion

Dan Edwards adds the two points for Ospreys.

42'

Try

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

41'

Ryan Smith played a key part in that try.

41'

Fabulous play by Ospreys has led to Iestyn Hopkins being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Ospreys has led to Iestyn Hopkins being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Fabulous play by Cardiff Rugby has led to Ben Thomas being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Sam Parry comes on for Ospreys.

30'

Dewi Lake leaves the field.

30'

Yellow Card

Liam Belcher (Cardiff Rugby) is shown a yellow card

30'

Dan Edwards curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

25'

Try

Ospreys are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Kieran Hardy picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

24'

Ospreys decide to make a substitution, with Dewi Lake getting some game time.

22'

Ospreys decide to make a substitution, with Sam Parry being replaced.

22'

Conversion

Callum Sheedy makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Cardiff Rugby is finished off by Josh Adams

21'

That's a great try assist by Ben Thomas.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ben Thomas bursts through to advance the Cardiff Rugby attack.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Harri Millard bursts through to advance the Cardiff Rugby attack.

20'

Conversion

Dan Edwards converts the try.

14'

Try

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

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Keelan Giles took full advantage.

13'

Spellbinding play by Kieran Hardy is finished off with a try.

13'

We are underway as the referee Adam Jones blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Ospreys v Cardiff Rugby 
  
 Round 9 
  
 Thu 1st January 2026, 09:30am PST 
  
 Electric Brewery Field 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Adam Jones

Points Flow Chart

Ospreys win +11

Time in lead

Mins in lead

84%

% Of Game In Lead

Possession Last 10 min

93%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Sebastian

80'

33 - 22

Morse

33 - 17

78'

Faletau

75'

33 - 17

Adams

73'

33 - 12

Edwards

33 - 7

69'

Hopkins

31 - 7

68'

Edwards

26 - 7

50'

Hardy

24 - 7

50'

Edwards

19 - 7

42'

Parry

17 - 7

41'

Half Time

Belcher

30'

12 - 7

Hardy

12 - 7

24'

Sheedy

22'

7 - 7

Adams

21'

7 - 5

Edwards

7 - 0

14'

Giles

5 - 0

13'

Start

Win Probability

Ospreys

63%

Draw

Cardiff Rugby

36%

Try by Javan Sebastian

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Ospreys

Cardiff Rugby

More Less

Defence Profile

Ospreys

Cardiff Rugby

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

53%

52%

3-6 secs

32%

35%

6+ secs

15%

13%

109

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

60'

61'

65'

67'

78'

Ospreys

Cardiff Rugby

Ospreys vs Cardiff Rugby Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Ospreys face off against Cardiff Rugby in United Rugby Championship Round 9 on Thu 1st January 2026 at Electric Brewery Field. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:30 and is broadcast on BBC, Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 19:30 SAST on SuperSport, 06:30 NZST on URC TV in New Zealand, 04:30 AEST on URC TV in Australia and 09:30 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Ospreys won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 5 places in the league table with Cardiff Rugby in 4th and Ospreys in 9th 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.