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Ospreys
Ospreys
24 - 21
Full Time
Connacht
Connacht

Connacht vs Ospreys

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

83'

Finn Treacy comes on.

77'

Gwilym Evans comes on.

77'

Harri Deaves comes off.

77'

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

75'
Try

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

74'

Ross Moriarty played a key part in that try.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Ross Moriarty took full advantage.

74'

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

73'

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

72'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Sam Gilbert being replaced.

72'

The penalty goal is on its way from Sean Naughton but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

72'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Colm Reilly coming on.

69'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Ben Murphy coming off.

69'

Ospreys make a substitution with Lewis Lloyd coming on.

67'

Ospreys make a substitution with Sam Parry coming off.

67'

Ospreys make a substitution with Huw Owen-Sutton coming on.

67'

Ospreys make a substitution with Ryan Smith coming off.

67'
Conversion

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

67'
Try

Ryan Smith scores the try from close range.

66'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Finn Treacy coming off.

66'
Yellow Card

Denis Buckley (Connacht Rugby) is shown a yellow card

66'

What a run here by Reuben Morgan-Williams as they get over the gainline!

57'

Darragh Murray comes on for Connacht Rugby.

57'

Joe Joyce leaves the field.

57'
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 Phil Cokanasiga.

56'

That's a great try assist by Reuben Morgan-Williams.

56'

Keelan Giles comes on.

53'

Daniel Kasende comes off.

53'

Denis Buckley comes on.

53'

Jack Aungier comes off.

53'

Rhys Henry comes on.

50'

Tom Botha comes off.

50'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jordan Duggan getting some game time.

48'

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

48'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Eoin de Buitlear getting some game time.

48'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Dave Heffernan being replaced.

48'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Paul Boyle getting some game time.

48'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Josh Murphy being replaced.

48'

Daniel Kasende makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Connacht Rugby sub Harry West comes onto the field.

40'

Shane Jennings departs for Connacht Rugby.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

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

42'
Try

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

41'

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

39'

Trouble here as Sam Gilbert breaches the defence.

31'

Gareth Thomas comes on.

28'

Ross Moriarty comes off.

28'
Yellow Card

Garyn Phillips (Ospreys) is shown a yellow card

27'
Conversion

Sean Naughton makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'
Try

Connacht Rugby are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Jack Aungier picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

22'

That's a great try assist by Ben Murphy.

22'
Conversion

Sean Naughton converts the try.

17'
Try

Connacht Rugby are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Sean Jansen picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

16'

Jack Aungier sets up the try.

16'
Yellow Card

James Ratti (Ospreys) is shown a yellow card

16'

Connacht Rugby sub Jack Aungier comes onto the field.

11'

Finlay Bealham departs for Connacht Rugby.

11'
Conversion

Sean Naughton converts the try.

11'
Try

Finlay Bealham scores the try from close range.

10'

We are underway as the referee Evan Urruzmendi blows their whistle.

0'
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Match Details

Ospreys v Connacht
Ospreys v Connacht
Challenge Cup
Round 1
Sun 7th December 2025, 07:15am PST
Sun 7th December 2025, 07:15am PST
Electric Brewery Field
Electric Brewery Field
TV Guide
Flo Rugby
Referee
Evan Urruzmendi

Points Flow Chart

Ospreys win +3
Ospreys
Connacht
Ospreys
Time in lead
Connacht
9
Mins in lead
65
11%
% Of Game In Lead
76%
5%
Possession Last 10 min
95%
5
Points Last 10 min
0

Key Events

Full Time
Hopkins
24 - 21
74'
Edwards
19 - 21
67'
Smith
17 - 21
66'
Buckley
66'
12 - 21
Edwards
12 - 21
56'
Cokanasiga
10 - 21
56'
Half Time
Deaves
5 - 21
41'
Phillips
0 - 21
27'
Naughton
23'
0 - 21
Aungier
22'
0 - 19
Naughton
17'
0 - 14
Jansen
16'
0 - 12
Ratti
0 - 7
16'
Naughton
11'
0 - 7
Bealham
10'
0 - 5
Start

Win Probability

Ospreys
55%
Draw
1%
Connacht
44%
Maul-Lost by Sean Jansen

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
4
6
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
1.9
11
Entries

Attack Profile

Ospreys
Connacht
More Less More

Defence Profile

Ospreys
Connacht
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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
47%
58%
3-6 secs
35%
31%
6+ secs
18%
10%
65
Rucks Won
131

Last 5 Penalties

55'
65'
66'
70'
79'
Ospreys
Connacht

Ospreys vs Connacht Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Ospreys face off against Connacht in Challenge Cup Round 1 on Sun 7th December 2025 at Electric Brewery Field. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:15 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 17:15 SAST, 04:15 NZST in New Zealand, 02:15 AEST in Australia and 07:15 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Connacht 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 3rd and Ospreys in 4th 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.

Other Fixtures

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