Ospreys

43 - 40

Full Time

Connacht

Connacht vs Ospreys

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

84'

Tristan Davies comes on for Ospreys.

80'

Dan Edwards leaves the field.

80'

Kieran Hardy comes on.

77'

James Fender comes off.

77'

David O'Connor comes on.

76'

Shamus Hurley-Langton comes off.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Matthew Devine bursts through to advance the Connacht Rugby attack.

75'

Ospreys decide to make a substitution, with Iestyn Hopkins getting some game time.

70'

Ospreys decide to make a substitution, with Reuben Morgan-Williams being replaced.

70'

JJ Hanrahan curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

70'

Try

A series of passes by Connacht Rugby results in a try for Shamus Hurley-Langton

69'

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

69'

That's a great try assist by Hugh Gavin.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Matthew Devine took full advantage.

68'

Ospreys make a substitution with George McGuigan coming on.

68'

Ospreys make a substitution with Tristan Davies coming off.

68'

Conversion

The Connacht Rugby supporters go wild as JJ Hanrahan successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

Josh Murphy scores the try from close range.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Cathal Forde goes through the gap.

65'

Sam Illo comes on for Connacht Rugby.

57'

Jack Aungier leaves the field.

57'

Dylan Tierney-Martin comes on for Connacht Rugby.

57'

Dave Heffernan leaves the field.

57'

Dan Edwards has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

57'

Try

A perfectly timed interception by Daniel Kasende allows them to score the try.

56'

What a run here by Daniel Kasende as they get over the gainline!

55'

What a run here by Finn Treacy as they get over the gainline!

55'

Matthew Devine comes on.

52'

Caolin Blade comes off.

52'

Phil Cokanasiga comes on.

51'

Keiran Williams comes off.

51'

Reuben Morgan-Williams comes on.

50'

Kieran Hardy comes off.

50'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as JJ Hanrahan kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

Slick passing by Connacht Rugby leads to a try for Piers O'Conor.

49'

Shamus Hurley-Langton sets up the try.

49'

Shamus Hurley-Langton makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Conversion

JJ Hanrahan adds the two points for Connacht Rugby.

47'

Try

The Connacht Rugby maul march their way over the white wash for Dave Heffernan to touch down.

46'

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'

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

46'

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

46'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Sean Jansen getting some game time.

45'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Paul Boyle being replaced.

45'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Temi Lasisi getting some game time.

45'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Denis Buckley being replaced.

45'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Oisin Dowling getting some game time.

45'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Joe Joyce being replaced.

45'

Conversion

Dan Edwards adds the two points for Ospreys.

44'

Try

Slick passing by Ospreys leads to a try for Jack Walsh.

43'

Tristan Davies played a key part in that try.

43'

Jack Walsh makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Ospreys make a substitution with Steffan Thomas coming on.

42'

Ospreys make a substitution with Garyn Phillips coming off.

42'

Fabulous play by Ospreys has led to Evardi Boshoff being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Ospreys sub Tristan Davies comes onto the field.

40'

Justin Tipuric departs for Ospreys.

40'

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 Keelan Giles being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Conversion

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

36'

Try

A perfectly weighted kick allows Daniel Kasende to score the try.

36'

Jack Walsh sets up the try.

35'

Conversion

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

34'

Try

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

34'

Jack Walsh sets up the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Ospreys has led to Jack Walsh being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Conversion

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

33'

Try

Silky skills by Ospreys ends with a try for Keelan Giles.

32'

Trouble here as Keelan Giles breaches the defence.

32'

Jack Walsh sets up the try.

32'

JJ Hanrahan comes on.

29'

Shayne Bolton comes off.

29'

This is dangerous for the defence as Caolin Blade bursts through to advance the Connacht Rugby attack.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jack Walsh bursts through to advance the Ospreys attack.

21'

Conversion

Dan Edwards converts the try.

16'

Try

A series of passes by Ospreys results in a try for Keelan Giles

16'

Jack Walsh sets up the try.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Jack Walsh took full advantage.

16'

Conversion

Josh Ioane converts the try.

14'

Try

A series of passes by Connacht Rugby results in a try for Shamus Hurley-Langton

13'

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

13'

Spellbinding play by Josh Ioane is finished off with a try.

13'

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

12'

The defensive line has been broken as Keiran Williams goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Finn Treacy goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Dan Edwards has kicked a penalty goal.

Conversion

Josh Ioane has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Connacht Rugby leads to a try for Finn Treacy

Cathal Forde sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Cathal Forde goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Ospreys v Connacht 
  
 Round 13 
  
 Sat 22nd March 2025, 10:15am PDT 
  
 Swansea.com Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Aimee Barrett-Theron

Points Flow Chart

Ospreys win +3

Time in lead

Mins in lead

62%

% Of Game In Lead

36%

Possession Last 10 min

99%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hurley-Langton

69'

43 - 40

Hanrahan

67'

43 - 35

Murphy

67'

43 - 33

Kasende

43 - 28

56'

Hanrahan

50'

38 - 28

O'Conor

49'

38 - 26

Hanrahan

47'

38 - 21

Heffernan

46'

38 - 19

Edwards

38 - 14

44'

Walsh

36 - 14

43'

Half Time

Edwards

31 - 14

36'

Kasende

29 - 14

36'

Edwards

24 - 14

34'

Hardy

22 - 14

34'

Edwards

17 - 14

33'

Giles

15 - 14

32'

Edwards

10 - 14

16'

Giles

8 - 14

16'

Ioane

14'

3 - 14

Hurley-Langton

13'

3 - 12

Edwards

3 - 7

Ioane

0 - 7

Treacy

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Ospreys

Connacht

More Less

Defence Profile

Ospreys

Connacht

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

49%

54%

3-6 secs

25%

36%

6+ secs

25%

10%

Rucks Won

106

Last 5 Penalties

61'

62'

64'

79'

81'

Ospreys

Connacht

Ospreys vs Connacht Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Ospreys face off against Connacht in United Rugby Championship Round 13 on Sat 22nd March 2025 at Swansea.com Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:15 and is broadcast on BBC iPlayer, S4C, Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 19:15 SAST on SuperSport, 06:15 NZST in New Zealand, 04:15 AEST in Australia and 10:15 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 1 place in the league table with Connacht in 12th and Ospreys in 13th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Ospreys vs Connacht Squads

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