Ospreys

26 - 31

Full Time

Montpellier

Montpellier vs Ospreys

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Penalty Goal

Leo Coly makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

80'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Leo Coly getting some game time.

71'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Donovan Taofifenua being replaced.

71'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Tom Baraer coming on.

69'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Alexis Bernadet coming off.

69'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Miracle Tuavalu Tangata coming on.

68'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Auguste Cadot coming off.

68'

Ospreys make a substitution with Iestyn Hopkins coming on.

67'

Ospreys make a substitution with Ryan Conbeer coming off.

67'

Conversion

The Montpellier Herault Rugby supporters go wild as Stuart Hogg successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

Montpellier Herault Rugby are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Wilfrid Hounkpatin touching down.

66'

Alexis Bernadet sets up the try.

66'

Ospreys sub Lewis Jones comes onto the field.

64'

James Fender departs for Ospreys.

64'

Ospreys sub Morgan Morse comes onto the field.

62'

Gwilym Evans departs for Ospreys.

62'

Kieran Hardy comes on for Ospreys.

59'

Reuben Morgan-Williams leaves the field.

59'

Efan Daniel comes on for Ospreys.

59'

Lewis Lloyd leaves the field.

59'

Kian Hire comes on for Ospreys.

59'

Rhys Henry leaves the field.

59'

Cameron Jones comes on for Ospreys.

59'

Steffan Thomas leaves the field.

59'

Tyler Duguid comes on for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

59'

Alexander Masibaka leaves the field.

59'

Jack Walsh has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

59'

Try

A penetrating move by Ospreys results in a try for Ross Moriarty.

58'

Ryan Conbeer played a key part in that try.

58'

What a run here by Ryan Conbeer as they get over the gainline!

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Jack Walsh kicks the conversion.

53'

Try

The forward pack of Ospreys will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

52'

Ross Moriarty comes on.

52'

Marco de Witt comes off.

52'

Wilfrid Hounkpatin comes on.

50'

Christopher Tolofua comes off.

50'

Lyam Akrab comes on.

50'

Jordan Uelese comes off.

50'

Baptiste Erdocio comes on.

50'

Valentin Welsch comes off.

50'

What a run here by Jack Walsh as they get over the gainline!

50'

What a run here by Ryan Conbeer as they get over the gainline!

50'

Phil Cokanasiga makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Jack Walsh adds the two points for Ospreys.

41'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Ospreys as Lewis Lloyd goes over.

40'

Fabulous play by Ospreys has led to Lewis Lloyd being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Conversion

Stuart Hogg does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

36'

Try

An interception for Montpellier Herault Rugby allows Alexander Masibaka to race clear for the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Montpellier Herault Rugby has led to Alexander Masibaka being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Conversion

Stuart Hogg makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Montpellier Herault Rugby is finished off by Jules Ducros

21'

That's a great try assist by Alexis Bernadet.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Alexis Bernadet bursts through to advance the Montpellier Herault Rugby attack.

21'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Solomon Shand getting some game time.

20'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Langi Gleeson being replaced.

20'

Conversion

Jack Walsh converts the try.

12'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Owen Watkin leads to a try for Ospreys

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Owen Watkin took full advantage.

11'

Phil Cokanasiga played a key part in that try.

11'

Conversion

Stuart Hogg has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Montpellier Herault Rugby leads to a try for Alexander Masibaka

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

Match Details

  
 Ospreys v Montpellier 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Sat 17th January 2026, 12:00pm PST 
  
 Electric Brewery Field 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Federico Vedovelli

Points Flow Chart

Montpellier win +5

Time in lead

Mins in lead

10%

% Of Game In Lead

65%

31%

Possession Last 10 min

69%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Coly

80'

26 - 31

Hogg

67'

26 - 28

Hounkpatin

66'

26 - 26

Moriarty

26 - 21

58'

Walsh

21 - 21

53'

Lloyd

19 - 21

52'

Half Time

Walsh

14 - 21

41'

Lloyd

12 - 21

40'

Hogg

36'

7 - 21

Masibaka

35'

7 - 19

Hogg

22'

7 - 14

Ducros

21'

7 - 12

Walsh

7 - 7

12'

Watkin

5 - 7

11'

Hogg

0 - 7

Masibaka

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Ospreys

59%

Draw

Montpellier

40%

Penalty by Leo Coly

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Ospreys

Montpellier

More Less

Defence Profile

Ospreys

Montpellier

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

40%

50%

3-6 secs

40%

33%

6+ secs

19%

17%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

63'

68'

70'

74'

78'

Ospreys

Montpellier

Ospreys vs Montpellier Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Ospreys face off against Montpellier in Challenge Cup Round 4 on Sat 17th January 2026 at Electric Brewery Field. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:00. In South Africa it’s at 22:00 SAST, 09:00 NZST in New Zealand, 07:00 AEST in Australia and 12:00 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Montpellier in 1st and Ospreys in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Ospreys vs Montpellier Squads

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