Cardiff Rugby

24 - 21

Full Time

Ospreys

Cardiff Rugby vs Ospreys

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

80'

Conversion

Dan Edwards has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

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

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Keiran Williams took full advantage.

73'

Yellow Card

Josh McNally (Cardiff Rugby) is shown a yellow card

73'

Cardiff Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ellis Bevan getting some game time.

71'

Cardiff Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Johan Mulder being replaced.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Dafydd Hughes took full advantage.

70'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Evan Lloyd coming on.

69'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Dan Thomas coming off.

69'

Conversion

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

68'

Try

A series of passes by Ospreys results in a try for Jack Walsh

67'

Cameron Jones sets up the try.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Cameron Jones took full advantage.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Dafydd Hughes goes through the gap.

66'

Cardiff Rugby sub George Nott comes onto the field.

61'

Rory Thornton departs for Cardiff Rugby.

61'

Cardiff Rugby sub Dafydd Hughes comes onto the field.

61'

Liam Belcher departs for Cardiff Rugby.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Jacob Beetham goes through the gap.

60'

Ospreys sub Ross Moriarty comes onto the field.

60'

Rhys Davies departs for Ospreys.

60'

Ospreys sub Efan Daniel comes onto the field.

60'

Sam Parry departs for Ospreys.

60'

Ospreys sub Harri Deaves comes onto the field.

60'

Jac Morgan departs for Ospreys.

60'

Cameron Jones comes on for Ospreys.

57'

Steffan Thomas leaves the field.

57'

Kieran Hardy comes on for Ospreys.

57'

Max Nagy leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Callum Sheedy kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Dan Thomas from scoring as they record the try for Cardiff Rugby.

55'

What a run here by Cameron Winnett as they get over the gainline!

55'

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

53'

Keiron Assiratti comes on.

50'

Javan Sebastian comes off.

50'

Danny Southworth comes on.

50'

Rhys Barratt comes off.

50'

Ospreys decide to make a substitution, with Ben Warren getting some game time.

46'

Ospreys decide to make a substitution, with Tom Botha being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Callum Sheedy adds the two points for Cardiff Rugby.

46'

Try

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

45'

Yellow Card

Dan Edwards (Ospreys) is shown a yellow card

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Dan Edwards does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

Incisive passing by Ospreys is finished off by Keiran Williams, as they goes over for the try.

36'

That's a great try assist by Dan Edwards.

36'

Fabulous play by Ospreys has led to Dan Edwards being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Fabulous play by Cardiff Rugby has led to Johan Mulder being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Trouble here as Jacob Beetham breaches the defence.

33'

Dan Edwards comes on for Ospreys.

31'

Max Nagy leaves the field.

31'

Conversion

Callum Sheedy makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

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

23'

Yellow Card

Owen Watkin (Ospreys) is shown a yellow card

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Cameron Winnett bursts through to advance the Cardiff Rugby attack.

21'

Ospreys decide to make a substitution, with Max Nagy getting some game time.

20'

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

20'

Ospreys decide to make a substitution, with Morgan Morris getting some game time.

20'

Ospreys decide to make a substitution, with Ross Moriarty being replaced.

20'

Penalty Goal

Callum Sheedy does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

16'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Dan Thomas coming on.

16'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Dafydd Hughes coming off.

16'

Red Card

Daniel Kasende (Ospreys) is shown the red card

15'

Ospreys sub Luke Morgan comes onto the field.

12'

Max Nagy departs for Ospreys.

12'

Ross Moriarty comes on for Ospreys.

Morgan Morris leaves the field.

Dafydd Hughes comes on for Cardiff Rugby.

Dan Thomas leaves the field.

Yellow Card

Liam Belcher (Cardiff Rugby) is shown a yellow card

Max Nagy comes on.

Luke Morgan comes off.

We are underway as the referee Christopher Allison blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Cardiff Rugby v Ospreys 
  
 Round 16 
  
 Fri 24th April 2026, 11:00am PDT 
  
 Cardiff Arms Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Christopher Allison

Points Flow Chart

Cardiff Rugby win +3

Time in lead

Mins in lead

83%

% Of Game In Lead

24%

Possession Last 10 min

76%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Edwards

76'

24 - 21

Edwards

75'

24 - 19

McNally

24 - 14

73'

Edwards

68'

24 - 14

Walsh

67'

24 - 12

Sheedy

24 - 7

56'

Thomas

22 - 7

55'

Sheedy

17 - 7

46'

Belcher

15 - 7

45'

Edwards

44'

10 - 7

Half Time

Edwards

37'

10 - 7

Williams

36'

10 - 5

Sheedy

10 - 0

24'

Thornton

8 - 0

23'

Watkin

23'

3 - 0

Sheedy

3 - 0

16'

Kasende

15'

0 - 0

Belcher

0 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Cardiff Rugby

Ospreys

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Defence Profile

Cardiff Rugby

Ospreys

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

65%

50%

3-6 secs

18%

26%

6+ secs

16%

24%

103

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

71'

74'

78'

79'

Cardiff Rugby

Ospreys

Cardiff Rugby vs Ospreys Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Cardiff Rugby face off against Ospreys in United Rugby Championship Round 16 on Fri 24th April 2026 at Cardiff Arms Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:00 and is broadcast on S4C, Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 20:00 SAST on SuperSport, 06:00 NZST on URC TV in New Zealand, 04:00 AEST on URC TV in Australia and 11:00 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Cardiff Rugby 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 4 places in the league table with Ospreys in 7th and Cardiff Rugby in 11th 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.