Connacht

21 - 14

Full Time

Ospreys

Connacht vs Ospreys

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Harri Williams comes on.

78'

Luke Davies comes off.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Josh Ioane bursts through to advance the Connacht Rugby attack.

75'

Conversion

Sean Naughton has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

A series of passes by Connacht Rugby results in a try for Matthew Devine

73'

Sean Naughton played a key part in that try.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Sean Naughton took full advantage.

73'

Sean Naughton takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

72'

Ospreys decide to make a substitution, with James Fender getting some game time.

71'

Ospreys decide to make a substitution, with James Ratti being replaced.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Bundee Aki took full advantage.

71'

Yellow Card

Jac Morgan (Ospreys) is shown a yellow card

71'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Oisin McCormack coming on.

68'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Shamus Hurley-Langton coming off.

68'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Ben Murphy coming on.

67'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Cathal Forde coming off.

67'

Ospreys make a substitution with Efan Daniel coming on.

65'

Ospreys make a substitution with Sam Parry coming off.

65'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Matt Victory coming on.

65'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Dave Heffernan coming off.

65'

Connacht Rugby sub Matthew Devine comes onto the field.

62'

Ben Murphy departs for Connacht Rugby.

62'

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

59'

Sean O'Brien comes on for Connacht Rugby.

58'

Josh Murphy leaves the field.

58'

David O'Connor comes on for Connacht Rugby.

58'

Niall Murray leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

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

56'

Try

A penetrating move by Ospreys results in a try for Luke Morgan.

55'

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

55'

That's a great try assist by Jack Walsh.

55'

Ben Warren comes on.

51'

Rhys Henry comes off.

51'

Ryan Smith comes on.

51'

Rhys Davies comes off.

51'

Garyn Phillips comes on.

51'

Steffan Thomas comes off.

51'

Sam Illo comes on.

51'

Finlay Bealham comes off.

51'

Billy Bohan comes on.

51'

Denis Buckley comes off.

51'

Morgan Morris comes on.

50'

Morgan Morse comes off.

50'

Max Nagy comes on.

50'

Evardi Boshoff comes off.

50'

Yellow Card

Darragh Murray (Connacht Rugby) is shown a yellow card

47'

Conversion

Sean Naughton adds the two points for Connacht Rugby.

45'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Shamus Hurley-Langton dots the ball down from close range.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

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

39'

Fabulous play by Connacht Rugby has led to Bundee Aki being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Trouble here as Luke Davies breaches the defence.

25'

Conversion

Dan Edwards makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

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

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Daniel Kasende bursts through to advance the Ospreys attack.

20'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Jack Carty coming on.

16'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Finn Treacy coming off.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Shamus Hurley-Langton took full advantage.

15'

Conversion

Sean Naughton converts the try.

11'

Try

Shamus Hurley-Langton scores the try from close range.

10'

The defensive line has been broken as Darragh Murray goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Federico Vedovelli blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Connacht v Ospreys 
  
 Round 14 
  
 Sat 28th March 2026, 07:15am PDT 
  
 Dexcom Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Federico Vedovelli

Points Flow Chart

Connacht win +7

Time in lead

Mins in lead

41%

% Of Game In Lead

61%

Possession Last 10 min

39%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Naughton

21 - 14

74'

Devine

19 - 14

73'

Morgan

71'

14 - 14

Edwards

56'

14 - 14

Morgan

55'

14 - 12

Murray

14 - 7

47'

Naughton

14 - 7

45'

Hurley-Langton

12 - 7

44'

Half Time

Edwards

23'

7 - 7

Kasende

22'

7 - 5

Naughton

7 - 0

11'

Hurley-Langton

5 - 0

10'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Connacht

Ospreys

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Defence Profile

Connacht

Ospreys

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

59%

51%

3-6 secs

30%

36%

6+ secs

11%

13%

110

Rucks Won

106

Last 5 Penalties

59'

64'

67'

71'

Connacht

Ospreys

Connacht vs Ospreys Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Connacht face off against Ospreys in United Rugby Championship Round 14 on Sat 28th March 2026 at Dexcom Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:15 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 16:15 SAST on SuperSport, 03:15 NZST on URC TV in New Zealand, 01:15 AEST on URC TV in Australia and 07:15 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Ospreys won the last encounter but Connacht are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Ospreys in 9th and Connacht in 11th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Connacht vs Ospreys Squads

The official squads for Connacht 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.