With just three games across two months leaving us with an inspiring win at home against Ulster and two tough results away from home in Treviso and Galway, it’s time to vote for your player of the month.
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The Ospreys Supporters Club are extremely disappointed, though not surprised, by the outcome of last night’s WRU EGM, where it was confirmed that plans remain in place to remove one of the elite professional teams in West Wales.
Despite recent leadership changes, the WRU’s position remains unchanged. This only reinforces our view that those making these decisions are increasingly out of touch with the very people who sustain Welsh rugby – community clubs, supporters, and local representatives.
The current situation Welsh rugby finds itself in is not accidental; it is the result of years of chronic mismanagement and neglect at the top of the game. Attempting to remove a professional side in order to correct those failings is unacceptable and risks causing lasting damage to the sport in one of its strongest heartlands.
This approach further exposes a deeply fractured relationship between the WRU and the wider rugby community. One characterised by a lack of trust, poor transparency, and decisions imposed rather than earned. It reinforces the sense that the same top-down, heavy-handed culture remains firmly in place.
We stand firmly behind the need for four competitive professional teams and call on the WRU to urgently reconsider its position, rebuild trust through genuine engagement, and work collaboratively with stakeholders before further damage is done to Welsh rugby.
In many families, sport is more than just entertainment, it becomes part of the rhythm of life, a tradition that brings people together. For us, that sport was rugby.
Our mum was never someone who followed every match or every league. But when it came to the Six Nations, she was all in. Those matches were a fixture of our childhood. No matter what was going on, we would all gather around the television as a family, sharing the highs, the lows, and every bit of pride that came with watching Wales play.
As we grew older, that tradition didn’t fade. Even into adulthood, and right up until she passed away, our mum never missed a Wales game in the Six Nations. It was one of her great yearly joys.
She passed away during one of those matches, Wales versus England. At half-time, Wales were winning, but in the second half, England came back to take the game. In the years since, we’ve often joked, with the kind of bittersweet humour only families understand, that she simply couldn’t stay around to watch England win.
After she passed, my brother and I wanted to honour her in a meaningful way. With the little money she left us, we bought Ospreys season tickets, something we’d talked about for years but had never quite managed to do. It felt like the right way to keep rugby, and her memory, close to us.
Since then, we’ve been to nearly every home game. Each match is more than just a sporting event; it’s a reminder of where our love for rugby began, of the countless afternoons spent together, and of the special place the game holds in our family’s story.
The Ospreys have become part of how we stay connected to her, a living tradition built on the one she started. Through every kick, tackle, and try, she’s still there with us in spirit, cheering Wales on just as loudly as she always did.
Gareth
After the meeting, further questions were submitted by the OSC to the WRU and we are waiting on a reply.
Also after the meeting regarding “4. Consultation document: Financial evidence and data quality”, the OSC provided the following specific examples to illustrate concerns raised during the consultation session with Dave Reddin.
OSC Elite Rugby Consultation Session document - main concerns on data accuracy, reliability and assumptionsI want to share just how much this team means to me on a personal level.
I’m a girl from Bristol, and my boyfriend is Welsh—a lifelong, passionate Ospreys supporter. Watching the Ospreys has become our thing: a shared hobby, a ritual, and something that has brought us closer together. Before meeting him, I had no interest in rugby at all. But now, it’s something I genuinely look forward to each season, whether we’re watching from home or making the journey to the stadium.
Life can be busy and stressful, as it is for so many people. For us, going to watch the Ospreys play is a genuine escape. Being part of the atmosphere, feeling the energy of the fans around us, and having something positive to focus on—it all matters more than people might realise. It gives us shared memories. It gives people, including us, a sense of belonging.
We love it so much that we’ve even talked about moving to Swansea. And truthfully, the Ospreys are a huge part of what draws us there: the community, the matchday experience, the pride that surrounds the club. If the Ospreys were to disappear, that would genuinely change things for us. It would take away something that thousands of people love and connect to.
Rugby clubs are not just businesses or numbers on a spreadsheet. They are anchors in their communities. They bring people together—across towns, across backgrounds, even across the Severn Bridge. The Ospreys have had a profound impact on my life, and I know we are only one
story among many.
The true value of the Ospreys cannot be measured on a balance sheet. It lives in the people they bring together, the memories they create, and the connections they inspire.
Chloe
I came across the Facebook post and felt compelled to share my story, because the Ospreys have been a huge part of my life from the very beginning. I’ve supported the team since 2003, watching players and coaches come and go over the years, but one thing has never changed—the Ospreys remain firmly in my heart. They always have, and they always will.
For me, the Ospreys are far more than a rugby team. I have struggled with mental health for many years, facing both good days and difficult ones. Through every one of those moments, following the Ospreys has helped keep my spirits high. Whether it’s a win, a loss, or a draw, the commitment and determination shown by the players, the coaching staff, and the fans has always lifted me in ways I cannot fully explain. There is something powerful in that unity—something that makes you feel part of something bigger.
I also want to give a personal shoutout to Mark Jones. He is always such a positive, cheerful presence, and over the past year his attitude has genuinely helped me more than he probably realises. I was hospitalised twice due to a heart condition, and during that time his positivity inspired me to believe I could return to work and even continue running. I still live with a Mobitz Type 1 heart block that is being monitored, but my attitude now is simple: keep smiling, keep rising, and keep believing that better days are ahead.
On behalf of myself, I want to thank the entire squad and coaching staff. Their passion and their togetherness keep our community strong and our spirits high, even on the toughest days.
Craig Thomas
Where do I even begin? The Ospreys are so much more than a rugby team to me. They are family. They are friends. They give a sense of belonging that is hard to put into words.
Before retiring, I spent many years as a palliative care nurse. It was more than a job—it was a privilege. But it was also emotional, draining, and often heart-breaking. Every weekend, the Ospreys offered me something precious: a few hours of release. Those matches gave me space to shout, to scream, to laugh—a rollercoaster of emotions that helped me cope with the realities of my work. Rugby became not just a pastime, but a form of therapy.
My connection to the team goes back decades. My dad took me to games from the time I was little. He played for the Whites, for local sides, and even refereed. Supporting rugby is woven into our family history. My husband, my daughters, and now my grandchildren have all grown up following the Ospreys. We’ve travelled to away games—Paris, Montpellier, and many others—creating memories that have become cherished family moments. Supporting the Ospreys has given us a shared passion and quality time together that nothing else quite matches.
Along the way, we’ve met so many wonderful people. Fellow supporters who have become lifelong friends. Whether at the Liberty Stadium in Swansea or at the Brewery Field in Bridgend, it has always felt like home. There is a warmth and a welcome within the Ospreys community that you simply cannot manufacture.
It’s difficult to truly capture what being part of the Ospreys family means to me. It’s history, belonging, joy, togetherness. It’s the feeling of being part of something bigger—something that has shaped my life in more ways than I can ever fully explain.
The Ospreys aren’t just a rugby team.
They are part of who I am.
Janet Powell
For our family, supporting the Ospreys has never simply been about rugby, it has been a source
For Rebecca, those precious moments grabbing an autograph, taking a selfie, or sharing a few
words with her heroes mean everything. They bring her closer to the team she cherishes and
have created countless memories that our family will hold forever. One of the highlights was her
unforgettable lunch with the squad at Llandarcy – a day filled with kindness, care, and genuine
warmth from every player she met.
Match days at the Brewery Field carry their own magic. From her spot in the Conservatory,
Rebecca is often greeted personally by players – always led by her numberone favourite, Justin
Tipuric. The joy that lights up her face is unmistakable. Then there are the moments of pure
delight, like the screams of excitement whenever Dan Edwards slots a conversion through the
posts.
But it’s not only the team who make match days special. Fellow supporters have become like
extended family, taking time to chat with her about team selection and the latest rugby gossip.
Among them is Cheryl Dunnett, who Rebecca lovingly calls “Auntie.” These friendships mean as
much as the rugby itself as they remind her she is part of something bigger.
People may look at the money spent over the years on tickets and merchandise, but to us, that
has never mattered. How can you place a price on happiness? For those three hours in the
stadium – whether it’s a 3pm, 5pm, or 8pm kickoff, rain or shine, Rebecca isn’t defined by
disability. She is simply a supporter. A passionate, dedicated Ospreys fan cheering for her team
like everyone else around her.
The thought of losing that connection – the team, the supporters, the sense of belonging, would
be devastating for her. The Ospreys are not just a rugby side to Rebecca; they are her heroes,
her community, and a vital part of her world.
So, what do the Ospreys mean to us?
One word: connection.
Rebecca, Colleen & Keith Jenkins
Congratulations to Ryan Smith on winning his first OSCA! Ryan has been exceptional for us this season and just goes to show the value Non Welsh Qualified players (take note WRU).
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After giving it their all on the pitch, the day only got better as we headed over to the Principality Stadium to watch our local heroes take on France.
The excitement from our young players was something special. They were buzzing to see their idols in action and bursting with pride — just like the rest of us every time our boys pull on that jersey.
The smiles in the photos say it all… the future of Welsh rugby is bright and it’s right here.
#OurBloodIsBlack
Gareth Bevan
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