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Ospreys part ways with head coach Toby Booth
By Josh Raisey
Toby Booth has left his role as head coach of the Ospreys with immediate effect.
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The decision comes off the back of a heavy 59-15 loss to Montpellier in the Challenge Cup, leaving the side fifth in Pool 2 after two matches.
Booth was set to leave the region at the end of the season, but his departure has been brought forward, with Mark Jones assuming the role of head coach.
The former London Irish boss spent four-and-a-half seasons with the Ospreys, reaching the United Rugby Championship play-offs last season where they crashed out in the quarter-finals to Munster.
He leaves the club languishing in 14th place in the URC with only two wins from seven.
An Ospreys statement reads: “Ospreys Rugby can confirm that Toby Booth has departed from his role as Head Coach with immediate effect.
“Toby joined the Ospreys as Head Coach in 2020. During his tenure, he led the team to significant achievements, including winning the URC Welsh Shield in both the 2021/22 and 2023/24 seasons. He also guided the Ospreys to the EPCR Challenge Cup Quarter-Finals and the URC Play-offs in the 2023/24 season.
“Ospreys would like to thank Toby for his commitment and contributions to the club during his time in charge and wish him all the best in his future endeavours.
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“Mark Jones will assume the role of head coach with immediate effect, supported by the current coaching staff and management.”