Ospreys BLK Kit Launch at the Liberty Stadium

Posted by Grant Berni (OSC) on 22nd August 2015
Posted in: EVENTS.

2015 Kit Launch Shirts

 

Ospreys fans gathered at the Liberty stadium to see the players hit the catwalk for the launch of the 2015/16 Kit.

2015 Kit Launch Oh Dear GodIt looks like BLK have hit the mark this year as a select few hit the catwalk, supported by the relieved bulk of the squad who watched alongside supporters from the back of the huge marquee erected for the event.  It’s fair to say that whilst some may have been slightly shy, Matthew Dwyer strutted and vogued in style, much to the surprise of nobody.

Before the launch, the squad played tennis & cricket with some of the younger element of the crowd & the OSC helped host the Ospreys Wheel of Fortune. The main event was hosted by Kevin Johns, entertaining supporters in style as some lucky younger Ospreys fans accompanied players down the catwalk.

The home shirt, modeled by Lloyd Laura Ashley and Dan Pouting Evans sees a return to black which went down very well with the crowd – after all #ourbloodisblack.

After the shirt launch, the club shop was swamped with supporters keen to sort the latest in Ospreylian fashion.  Players hung about in the marquee and shop giving fans the opportunity to collect autographs and pictures.

Here’s some pictures from the day and also the Ospreys ‘behind the scenes’ video.  For more pictures, have a look on our facebook page and the Ospreys website and shop.

Now all we need is some more rugby action!

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2015/16 European Cup Away Travel with Wonky Sheep

Posted by Grant Berni (OSC) on 21st August 2015
Posted in: TRAVEL.

Wonky Sheep have now released details for away travel to our two group games in France!wonky sheep

Clermont Auvergne 21st-23rd November 2015

Return flights from Birmingham, Bristol or London via Paris

2 night’s hotel with Breakfast

(Train from Paris to Clermont and flights from Birmingham to Lyon with train transfer to Clermont will be available soon)

From £265 per person based on sharing

Bordeaux 18th-20th December 2015

Return flights from London

2 night’s hotel with Breakfast

From £125 pp based on 2 sharing

These are live prices and subject to change dependent on flights

For terms and conditions and full details visit the website  wonkysheep.co.uk/ospreys

Wonky Sheep Events are exclusively responsible for services in co-ordinating Supporters away travel arrangements as advertised on various websites. 

The Ospreys Supporters Club (OSC) accepts no liability in relation to the services offered by Wonky Sheep Events or any failure to supply such services.  

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2015/16 Away Travel with Wonky Sheep

Posted by Grant Berni (OSC) on 26th July 2015
Posted in: TRAVEL.

wonky sheepWe have once again teamed up with Wonky Sheep to arrange travel and hotel packages for some of our away games.

The first three are all for Pro 12 fixtures but keep an eye out for the European trip as soon as the dates are confirmed
If you are interested please you can contact Wonky Sheep directly:

Telephone: 01792 925805

Website link : wonkysheep.co.uk/ospreys

Please note that all of these prices do not include match tickets or transfers.  The price is live due to the flights and we would therefore strongly recommend you to book  early to avoid any price increases on the flights.
Ulster
  • Fly lunchtime Fri 4th Sept from Bristol to Belfast
  • 1 night in hotel with breakfast
  • Return early Saturday (07:30) It’s the only flight back
  • Price per person from £150 based on 2 sharing. Single occupancy from £190
Edinburgh
  • Fly very first thing or mid-afternoon Fri 2nd Oct from Bristol to Edinburgh
  • 1 night in hotel with breakfast
    Return early Saturday (09:00) It’s the only flight back
  • Price per person from £145 based on 2 sharing. Single occupancy from £190
Glasgow
  • Fly lunchtime Sat 31st Oct from Bristol to Glasgow
  • 1 night in hotel with breakfast
  • Return Sunday evening
  • Price per person from £155 based on 2 sharing. Single occupancy from £18
Wonky Sheep Events are exclusively responsible for services in co-ordinating Supporters away travel arrangements as advertised on various websites. 
The Ospreys Supporters Club (OSC) accepts no liability in relation to the services offered by Wonky Sheep Events or any failure to supply such services.  

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Update from Matavesi XV vs Camborne RFC Charity game

Posted by Grant Berni (OSC) on 15th July 2015
Posted in: INFO.

We received this earlier from Terry Williams from Camborne RFC – it looks like the day was a major success!

“I am writing on behalf of Camborne RFC to thank the Ospreys supporters for the gift of £400 towards a charity held at our club on June 13, organised by Josh Matavesi and his brothers. The object was to raise money for a rehabilitation hospital in Hayle, Cornwall, where Josh’s father is a long term patient.

The total raised for the charity was £17,000, and our bar take was £20,000 and the club made a further £5000 profit on the day. I thought I would pass this on as you were kind enough to support us on the day. There was a crowd of 3000.

Many thanks and good luck for the coming season.

Terry Williams

Secretary

Camborne RFC”

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TV Pundit Poll – have your say!

Posted by Grant Berni (OSC) on 17th June 2015
Posted in: INFO.

With the Rugby World Cup approaching and ITV having exclusive broadcast rights, you’ve got to be curious of the quality of coverage that will grace our television screens.

However, ITV have named a really strong lineup:

Laawrence Dallaglio, Jonny Wilkinson, Sir Clive Woodward, Jason Robinson, Gareth Thomas, George Gregan, BOD, Sir Ian McGeechan, Fancois Piennar, Sean Fitzpatrick, Michael Lynagh, David Flatman & Maggie Alphonsi

BMcLNobody will ever compare the late, great Bill McLaren who’s prose lit up the rugby world, but this is a chance for you to vote for your favourite TV pundit currently gracing our screens.

If you’re torn and can’t pick just one, you can vote for up to 5 pundits.

Voting closes at the end of the June and the winner will receive a Liberty Stadium Pie from the OSC committee on their next visit to the Riverside Bar.  The lowest polling pundit will receive TWO Liberty Stadium Pies if they ever dare to come and see us.

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Matavesi XV v Camborne RFC Charity Day

Posted by Grant Berni (OSC) on 14th June 2015
Posted in: EVENTS.

Matavesi XV cheque presentationA few of the OSC made the long journey to Camborne to support a fundraising day organised by Sireli Matavesi’s family.  It gave our chairman, Nigel Jones the opportunity to present a cheque for £400 to Josh & his brothers.

We would like to thank the Ospreys and Glasgow Warriors supporters who bought tickets for the charity raffle carried out in the Riverside Bar after our last home game of the season.

Details of the event can be found at the Matavesi XV v Camborne RFC facebook page. Further details of the day can be found on the Cornish Rugby Updates facebook photo album.

The game also remembered the sad passing of the great Jerry Collins & his wife Alana Madill.

A minute’s silence was held before kickoff and a few travelling Ospreys supporters showed their respect by wearing Ospreys shirts from JC’s time with the team marked “COLLINS 6”.

JC minute silence

Minutes silence in memory of Jerry Collins

JC shirts

OSC members tribute to Jerry Collins

 

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RIP Jerry Collins

Posted by Grant Berni (OSC) on 5th June 2015
Posted in: INFO.
Jerry Collins 1980-2015

Jerry Collins 1980-2015

We were all shocked and deeply saddened to hear the passing of ex-Osprey and All Black legend Jerry Collins together with his wife Alana early this morning.

We’re sure we can speak on behalf of all Ospreys supporters, when we say that he will be truly missed. His physicality and edge made him the back row enforcer that everyone – both his peers and opponents, came to respect. Not only on the international stage, but also when he proudly pulled on the shirt of the Ospreys.

Jerry was at the heart of the Ospreys squad at the height of the so-called ‘Galactico’ era. The back row dominance of Collins, Holah and Jones culminated in us winning the Magners League title in 2010. He was also a prominent figure during our 2009/10 Heineken Cup campaign, with an almighty performance against Biarritz in San Sebastian during the Quarter Finals.

From a Supporters’ Club perspective, Jerry was always very supportive of the OSC. He always gave his time to talk to supporters, and had a great sense of humour. From browsing social media this morning, it’s evident to see how Jerry made an impact in so many peoples lives, not just with supporters, but with his young team mates too.

He may have only been in Ospreylia for a short period of time, but his legacy will live long for many years to come.

Once an Osprey, Always an Osprey

RIP Jerry and Alana.

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Nominations for April/May SWWR Player of the Month

Posted by Grant Berni (OSC) on 5th June 2015
Posted in: OSCA.

The Ospreys’ season is finally over after an amazing winning streak was finally ended by Munster (after Nigel Owens consulted TV footage and ruled out Josh Matavesi’s [almost] match winning try that silenced the Thomond Park crowd).  But like this year’s [premature] league sponsors, we’re not bitter!

April
Fri, 10 Apr 33 – 13 W Benetton Rugby Treviso
Sat, 25 Apr 31 – 23 W Cardiff Blues
May
Fri, 08 May 21 – 10 W Glasgow Warriors
Sat, 16 May 24 – 20 W Connacht
Sat, 23 May 18 – 21 L Munster

We’re shortlisted the following players for the final combined April/May SWWR Player of the Month OSCA:

  • Scott Baldwin
  • Dmitri Arhip
  • Tyler Ardron
  • Alun Wyn Jones
  • James King
  • Justin Tipuric
  • Dan Baker
  • Rhys Webb
  • Dan Biggar
  • Josh Matavesi
  • Ben John
  • Dan Evans

Please be advised the vote will be run on both our facebook page and on the Ospreys forum

https://www.facebook.com/OspreysSC

http://www.ospreysrugby.com/Forum

The OSC would like to again thank South Wales Wood Recycling for sponsoring this year’s OSCAs.

Voting closes 11:30 Wednesday 10th June.

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Pro12 Semi Final: Meeting in Walkabout, Swansea

Posted by Grant Berni (OSC) on 18th May 2015
Posted in: GAMEDAY.

2015 Pro12 Semi
So you can’t make it out to Munster so where are you going to watch the game?
Well OSC have arranged a venue where we can all watch the game together.
This Saturday we invite all Osprey Supporters to join us at Walkabout Swansea from 1pm in the back room bar.
FREE Entry will be wristband only which will be given to you on entry.
Wearing of the wrist band will give you access to the special drinks menu, with prices starting from £2 a pints and shorts from £2.50
(Remember to drink responsibly)
The special drinks menu will be available to all supporters wearing the wrist band until closing at 3am.
Children are welcome up to 7pm but we must ask that all children be supervised as this will be a busy place
So we hope to see you there and to show your support and cheer so loud the lads will hear you in Thomond.
Just in case you’ve forgotten this season’s double over Munster, here are the highlights!


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