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24 May 13
Four more lucky Ospreys supporters received a fantastic surprise on Friday day when they were drawn out of the tombola as winners in the third exclusive season members only prize draw.
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24 May 13
Dani Delamere draws out the four lucky winners of the third exclusive season members prize draw, who will each win the chance to be in the team photo for next season as well as being the first to own an Ospreys 2013/14 replica jersey
24 May 13
The Ospreys are launching a temporary discount merchandise outlet this Saturday, based in the Riverside Lounge to the rear of the East Stand at the Liberty Stadium.
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24 May 13
Following their selection in the Welsh squad to visit Japan next month, the Ospreys eight strong summer international contingent came together in club colours this week to recognise the contribution their clubs have made towards their rugby careers.
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23 May 13
While the majority of the Ospreys squad are away from Llandarcy on international duty or on their summer holidays, Andrew Bishop remains a day-to-day regular at the region's training HQ as he works his way back to fitness following back surgery in March.
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22 May 13
Four local teenagers have been handed the opportunity to pursue a career in professional rugby after being handed development contracts by the Ospreys.
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21 May 13
All eight Ospreys players in the extended Wales training group have been named in the reduced squad for the summer internationals.
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21 May 13
Eli Walker says he's hoping to start next season with a bang after his breakthrough campaign for the region ended as something of a damp squib, surgery on his back ending his season prematurely.
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20 May 13
All seats currently being held for existing season members will be released for general sale after the Earlybird deadline of 6pm on Monday 10th June it was confirmed today.
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20 May 13
The Ospreys will face Aviva Premiership opposition on back-to-back weekends in August as part of their pre-season preparations.
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  Teams ASM Clermont v Ospreys Teams ASM Clermont Auvergne v Ospreys Opposition ASM Clermont Auvergne (A) Opposition ASM Clermont (A) 49-25
HT 28-11
Opposition ASM Clermont Auvergne Venue Stade du Mas Time KO 20:00 Referee Previous Meeting Ospreys Form W W W L L ASM Clermont Form W W W W L  Teams Ospreys v Bath Teams Ospreys v Bath Rugby Opposition Bath Rugby (H) Opposition Bath (H) 10-21
HT 0-18
Opposition Bath Rugby Venue Liberty Stadium Time KO 15:00 Referee Previous Meeting Ospreys Form W W W L L Bath Form W L W W L  Teams Treviso v Ospreys Teams Benetton Treviso v Ospreys Opposition Benetton Treviso (A) Opposition Treviso (A) 12-6
HT 12-3
Opposition Benetton Treviso Venue Stadio Comunale di Monigo Time KO 20:05 Referee John Lacey Previous Meeting Ospreys Form W W W L L Treviso Form W L W D W  Teams Ospreys v Ulster Teams Ospreys v Ulster Rugby Opposition Ulster Rugby (H) Opposition Ulster (H) 13-16
HT 7-3
Opposition Ulster Rugby Venue The Liberty Stadium Time KO 18:30 Referee Neil Paterson Previous Meeting Ospreys Form W W W L L Ulster Form L W W W W  Teams Ospreys v Glasgow Teams Ospreys v Glasgow Warriors Opposition Glasgow Warriors (H) Opposition Glasgow (H) 10-28
HT 0-15
Opposition Glasgow Warriors Venue The Liberty Stadium Time KO 19:05 Referee Leo Colgan Previous Meeting Ospreys Form W W W L L Glasgow Form W L W W L  Teams Scarlets v Ospreys Teams Scarlets v Ospreys Opposition Scarlets (A) Opposition Scarlets (A) 16-23
HT 6-9
Opposition Scarlets Venue Parc y Scarlets Time KO 19:05 Referee Leighton Hodges Previous Meeting Ospreys Form W W W L L Scarlets Form W W W L L  Teams Ospreys v Munster Teams Ospreys v Munster Rugby Opposition Munster Rugby (H) Opposition Munster (H) 30-15
HT 13-6
Opposition Munster Rugby Venue The Liberty Stadium Time KO 18:30 Referee Dudley Phillips Previous Meeting Ospreys Form W W W L L Munster Form W L L L W  Teams Zebre v Ospreys Teams Zebre v Ospreys Opposition Zebre (A) Opposition Zebre (A) 16-34
HT 6-21
Opposition Zebre Venue Stadio XXV Aprile Time KO 19:05 Referee Neil Paterson Previous Meeting Ospreys Form W W W L L Zebre Form L L L L L Teams Ospreys v Treviso Teams Ospreys v Benetton Treviso Opposition Benetton Treviso (H) Opposition Treviso (H) 38-17
HT 16-3
Opposition Benetton Treviso Venue The Liberty Stadium Time KO 20:00 Referee Neil Paterson Previous Meeting Ospreys Form W W W L L Treviso Form W L W D W  Teams Tigers v Ospreys Teams Leicester Tigers v Ospreys Opposition Leicester Tigers (A) Opposition Tigers (A) 39-22
HT 10-10
Opposition Leicester Tigers Venue Welford Road Time KO 15:00 Referee Romain Poite Previous Meeting Ospreys Form W W W L L Tigers Form D W W L L  Teams Ospreys v Connacht Teams Ospreys v Connacht Rugby Opposition Connacht Rugby (H) Opposition Connacht (H) 26-9
HT 12-6
Opposition Connacht Rugby Venue The Liberty Stadium Time KO 14:30 Referee George Clancy Previous Meeting Ospreys Form W W W L L Connacht Form L W L D L  Teams Ospreys v Leinster Teams Ospreys v Leinster Rugby Opposition Leinster Rugby (H) Opposition Leinster (H) 19-10
HT 9-10
Opposition Leinster Rugby Venue The Liberty Stadium Time KO 16:00 Referee John Lacey Previous Meeting Ospreys Form W W W L L Leinster Form L W W W W  Teams Ospreys v Gloucester Teams Ospreys v Gloucester Rugby Opposition Gloucester Rugby (H) Opposition Gloucester (H) 33-27
HT 15-13
Opposition Gloucester Rugby Venue The Liberty Stadium Time KO 19:45 Referee David Rose Previous Meeting Ospreys Form W W W L L Gloucester Form L L W L L  Teams Chiefs v Ospreys Teams Exeter Chiefs v Ospreys Opposition Exeter Chiefs (A) Opposition Chiefs (A) 23-13
HT 17-10
Opposition Exeter Chiefs Venue Sandy Park Stadium Time KO 17:00 Referee Greg Garner Previous Meeting Ospreys Form W W W L L Chiefs Form W L L L W  Teams Edinburgh v Ospreys Teams Edinburgh Rugby v Ospreys Opposition Edinburgh Rugby (A) Opposition Edinburgh (A) 23-13
HT 8-13
Opposition Edinburgh Rugby Venue Murrayfield Time KO 19:05 Referee David Wilkinson Previous Meeting Ospreys Form W W W L L Edinburgh Form W W L L W  Teams Ospreys v Blues Teams Ospreys v Cardiff Blues Opposition Cardiff Blues (H) Opposition Blues (H) 33-12
HT 16-6
Opposition Cardiff Blues Venue The Liberty Stadium Time KO 19:05 Referee Leighton Hodges Previous Meeting Ospreys Form W W W L L Blues Form L L W L L  Teams Toulouse v Ospreys Teams Toulouse v Ospreys Opposition Toulouse (A) Opposition Toulouse (A) 30-14
HT 12-7
Opposition Toulouse Venue Stade Ernest Wallon Time KO 14:35 Referee Alain Colm Pierre Rolland Previous Meeting Ospreys Form W W W L L Toulouse Form W W L W L Teams Ospreys v Toulouse Teams Ospreys v Toulouse Opposition Toulouse (H) Opposition Toulouse (H) 17-6
HT 9-6
Opposition Toulouse Venue The Liberty Stadium Time KO 13:35 Referee George Clancy Previous Meeting Ospreys Form W W W L L Toulouse Form W W L W L Teams Ospreys v Scarlets Teams Ospreys v Scarlets Opposition Scarlets (H) Opposition Scarlets (H) 32-3
HT 19-3
Opposition Scarlets Venue The Liberty Stadium Time KO 17:30 Referee Nigel Owens Previous Meeting Ospreys Form W W W L L Scarlets Form W W W L L  Teams Dragons v Ospreys Teams Newport Gwent Dragons v Ospreys Opposition Newport Gwent Dragons (A) Opposition Dragons (A) 3-14
HT 3-7
Opposition Newport Gwent Dragons Venue Rodney Parade Time KO 16:15 Referee Nigel Owens Previous Meeting Ospreys Form W W W L L Dragons Form L L L W L Teams Ospreys v Zebre Teams Ospreys v Zebre Opposition Zebre (H) Opposition Zebre (H) 16-15
HT 6-8
Opposition Zebre Venue The Liberty Stadium Time KO 19:05 Referee Neil Paterson Previous Meeting Ospreys Form W W W L L Zebre Form L L L L L Teams Ospreys v Tigers Teams Ospreys v Leicester Tigers Opposition Leicester Tigers (H) Opposition Tigers (H) 15-15
HT 10-3
Opposition Leicester Tigers Venue The Liberty Stadium Time KO 15:00 Referee John Lacey Previous Meeting Ospreys Form W W W L L Tigers Form D W W L L Teams Treviso v Ospreys Teams Benetton Treviso v Ospreys Opposition Benetton Treviso (A) Opposition Treviso (A) 17-14
HT 3-6
Opposition Benetton Treviso Venue Stadio Comunale di Monigo Time KO 16:00 Referee Greg Garner Previous Meeting Ospreys Form W W W L L Treviso Form W L W D W Teams Dragons v Ospreys Teams Newport Gwent Dragons v Ospreys Opposition Newport Gwent Dragons (A) Opposition Dragons (A) 18-14
HT 9-9
Opposition Newport Gwent Dragons Venue Rodney Parade Time KO 18:30 Referee Llyr Ap Geraint-Roberts Previous Meeting Ospreys Form W W W L L Dragons Form L L L W L  Teams Ospreys v Quins Teams Ospreys v Harlequins Opposition Harlequins (H) Opposition Quins (H) 12-16
HT 9-13
Opposition Harlequins Venue Brewery Field Time KO 17:00 Referee Martin Fox Previous Meeting Ospreys Form W W W L L Quins Form W W W W L Teams Ulster v Ospreys Teams Ulster Rugby v Ospreys Opposition Ulster Rugby (A) Opposition Ulster (A) 12-16
HT 9-6
Opposition Ulster Rugby Venue Ravenhill Time KO 19:05 Referee Marius Mitrea Previous Meeting Ospreys Form W W W L L Ulster Form L W W W W Teams Connacht v Ospreys Teams Connacht Rugby v Ospreys Opposition Connacht Rugby (A) Opposition Connacht (A) 22-10
HT 13-7
Opposition Connacht Rugby Venue The Sportsground Time KO 19:45 Referee Giuseppe Vivarini Previous Meeting Ospreys Form W W W L L Connacht Form L W L D L Teams Ospreys v Edinburgh Teams Ospreys v Edinburgh Rugby Opposition Edinburgh Rugby (H) Opposition Edinburgh (H) 24-7
HT 14-7
Opposition Edinburgh Rugby Venue The Liberty Stadium Time KO 20:00 Referee David Wilkinson Previous Meeting Ospreys Form W W W L L Edinburgh Form W W L L W Teams Munster v Ospreys Teams Munster Rugby v Ospreys Opposition Munster Rugby (A) Opposition Munster (A) 13-13
HT 6-6
Opposition Munster Rugby Venue Thomond Park Time KO 18:30 Referee Nigel Owens Previous Meeting Ospreys Form W W W L L Munster Form W L L L W Teams Ospreys v Dragons Teams Ospreys v Newport Gwent Dragons Opposition Newport Gwent Dragons (H) Opposition Dragons (H) 52-19
HT 24-6
Opposition Newport Gwent Dragons Venue The Liberty Stadium Time KO 19:05 Referee John Lacey Previous Meeting Ospreys Form W W W L L Dragons Form L L L W L Teams Blues v Ospreys Teams Cardiff Blues v Ospreys Opposition Cardiff Blues (A) Opposition Blues (A) 16-23
HT 10-20
Opposition Cardiff Blues Venue Millennium Stadium Time KO 17:15 Referee Nigel Owens Previous Meeting Ospreys Form W W W L L Blues Form L L W L L Teams Ospreys v Treviso Teams Ospreys v Benetton Treviso Opposition Benetton Treviso (H) Opposition Treviso (H) 28-3
HT 14-3
Opposition Benetton Treviso Venue The Liberty Stadium Time KO 18:30 Referee Dudley Phillips Previous Meeting Ospreys Form W W W L L Treviso Form W L W D W Teams Glasgow v Ospreys Teams Glasgow Warriors v Ospreys Opposition Glasgow Warriors (A) Opposition Glasgow (A) 35-17
HT 22-3
Opposition Glasgow Warriors Venue Scotstoun Stadium Time KO 19:35 Referee Alain Colm Pierre Rolland Previous Meeting Ospreys Form W W W L L Glasgow Form W L W W L Teams Leinster v Ospreys Teams Leinster Rugby v Ospreys Opposition Leinster Rugby (A) Opposition Leinster (A) 37-19
HT 17-12
Opposition Leinster Rugby Venue Royal Dublin Society Time KO 19:45 Referee Nigel Owens Previous Meeting Ospreys Form W W W L L Leinster Form L W W W W |
Bennett set for 50th Wales cap
3 February 2012 12:40pm
By Ospreys Rugby
Huw Bennett will win his 50th Welsh cap in Dublin on Sunday afternoon
Photo: Huw Evans Agency
Huw Bennett will win his 50th Wales cap in the RBS 6 Nations Championship opener against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Sunday (kick-off 3.00pm), becoming only the second Welsh hooker to reach the landmark figure.
Bennett is one of four Ospreys named in the starting line-up, with a further two on the bench.
Scarlets fly half Priestland and Blues centre Roberts have recovered from knee injuries in time to take their places in a starting line-up which shows six changes to that which faced Australia at the Millennium Stadium in December and just five from that which defeated Ireland in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals six weeks earlier.
Saracens loosehead prop Rhys Gill comes into the side for the injured Gethin Jenkins (knee), after winning his other cap two years ago - appearing from the bench against Ireland at Croke Park in the 2010 RBS 6 Nations.
Blues wing Alex Cuthbert, who made his debut against Australia before Christmas, makes his first start profiting from the retirement of Shane Williams, with Scarlets wing George North (who played in all 7 RWC matches last year) switching flanks to take the No11 jersey synonymous with Wales' top try scorer.
The third player with a single cap to his name is Scarlets hooker Ken Owens, who starts on the bench after making his debut at the RWC in the Pool D clash with Namibia.
Elsewhere in the starting XV Scarlet Jonathan Davies (7 RWC 2011 appearances) is reunited with Roberts (6 RWC 2011 appearances) and Bayonne scrum half Mike Phillips (6 RWC 2011 appearances) also returns.
Davies replaces his Regional colleague Scott Williams and Phillips replaces Blues half back Lloyd Williams, with both departing players providing cover from the bench.
Ospreys and British and Irish Lions prop Adam Jones returns to the front row alongside Gill and half centurion Bennett.
The final change from the Australia match sees another Osprey Ryan Jones come into the back row for injured Dragon Dan Lydiate (ankle).
The second row duo of Ian Evans (Ospreys) and Bradley Davies (Blues) is retained, with this pairing giving the side a different look as neither figured in the RWC showdown with Ireland.
Blues full back Leigh Halfpenny, Roberts, North, Priestland, Bennett, captain Sam Warburton (Blues) and Dragons No8 Toby Faletau (the other player alongside North and Davies to play in all 7 RWC 2011 matches) are all retained from last time out in Cardiff and all figured in that historic match at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington.
"We have been able to retain continuity in some key areas, we have been working hard and we feel we are approaching this match with the right attitude and with some good preparation work done," said Wales head coach Warren Gatland.
"We are two sides who know each other well, Ireland will not have enjoyed losing to us in New Zealand, they will want to redress the balance in Dublin this weekend, but they will find us in just as determined mood."
On the bench James Hook (Perpignan) joins the Williamses in providing cover for the backs and could win his 60thcap. Osprey Paul James joins Owens to provide front row cover and Sale Sharks No8 Andy Powell and Osprey Justin Tipuric complete the list of replacements. Dan Lydiate (ankle), Matthew Rees (calf) and Gethin Jenkins (knee) were unavailable for selection due to injury.
Meanwhile, Ospreys wing Tommy Bowe has been named in the Ireland team.
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15 Leigh HALFPENNY (CARDIFF BLUES - Cap No 1,060) DoB: 22.12.88. 5'10" / 1.77m. 13st 2lbs / 83kgs International record: 27 caps (W 12, L 15; 75 pts - 9T, 10PG)
14 Alex CUTHBERT (CARDIFF BLUES - Cap No 1,089) DoB: 05.04.90. 6'6" / 1.98m. 16st 5lbs / 104kgs International record: 1 cap (L 1)
13 Jonathan DAVIES (SCARLETS - Cap No 1,066) DoB: 05.04.88. 6'1" / 1.86m. 16st 3lb / 103kgs International record: 21 caps (W 11, L 10; 25 pts - 5T)
12 Jamie ROBERTS (CARDIFF BLUES - Cap No 1,057) DoB: 08.11.86. 6'4" / 1.93m. 17st 5lbs / 110kgs International record: 39 caps (W 18, L 21; 20 pts - 4T)
11 George NORTH (SCARLETS - Cap No 1,078) DoB: 13.04.92. 6'4" / 1.92m. 16st 5lbs / 104kgs International record: 16 caps (W 6, L 9, D 1; 45 pts - 9T)
10 Rhys PRIESTLAND (SCARLETS - Cap No 1,080) DoB: 07.01.87 1.82m / 6'0". 13st 9lbs / 87kgs International record: 10 caps (W 6, L 4; 50 pts - 1T, 12C, 7PG)
9 Mike PHILLIPS (BAYONNE - Cap No 1,022) DoB: 29.08.82. 6'3" / 1.91m. 15st 10lb / 101kgs International record: 60 caps (W 28, L 29, D 2; 40 pts - 8T)
1 Rhys GILL (SARACENS - Cap No 1,073) DoB: 30.10.86. 5'11" / 1.80m. 17st 2lbs / 109kgs International record: 1 cap (L 1)
2 Huw BENNETT (OSPREYS - Cap No 1,017) DoB: 11.06.83. 6'0" / 1.83m. 16st 8lbs / 105kgs International record: 49 caps (W 23, L 25, D 1)
3 Adam JONES (OSPREYS - Cap No 1,018) DoB: 08.03.81. 6'0" / 1.83m. 18st 12lb / 120kgs International record: 75 caps (W 35, L 37, D 3; 10 pts - 2T)
4 Bradley DAVIES (CARDIFF BLUES - Cap No 1,065) DoB: 09.01.87. 6'6" / 1.98m. 19st 1lbs / 121kgs International record: 32 caps (W 14, L 17, D 1)
5 Ian EVANS (OSPREYS - Cap No 1,045) DoB: 04.10.84. 6'8" / 2.04m. 18st 3lbs / 116kgs International record: 17 caps (W 6, L 10, D 1; 5 pts - 1T)
6 Ryan JONES (OSPREYS - Cap No 1,029) DoB: 13.03.81. 6'5" / 1.96m. 17st 5lbs / 110kgs International record: 58 caps (W 28, L 28, D 2; 5 pts - 1T
7 Sam WARBURTON (CARDIFF BLUES, CAPTAIN - Cap No 1,070) DoB: 05.10.88. 1.88m / 6'2". 16st 4lbs / 103kgs International record: 24 caps (W 12, L 12; 10 pts - 2T)
8 Toby FALETAU (NEWPORT GWENT DRAGONS - Cap No 1,082) DoB: 12.11.90. 1.88m / 6'2". 17st 5lbs / 110kgs International record: 11 caps (W 5, L 6; 10 pts - 2T)
REPLACEMENTS:
16 Ken OWENS (SCARLETS - Cap No 1,088) DoB: 03.01.87. 6'1" / 1.86m. 17st 8lbs / 112kgs International record: 1 cap (W 1)
17 Paul JAMES (OSPREYS - Cap No 1,021) DoB: 13.05.82. 6'1" / 1.86m. 18st 2lbs / 115kgs International record: 31 caps (W 12, L 18, D 1)
18 Andy POWELL (SALE SHARKS - Cap No 1,061) DoB: 23.08.81. 6'4" / 1.94m. 18st 0lbs / 114kgs International record: 22 caps (W 12, L 10; 5 pts - 1T)
19 Justin TIPURIC (OSPREYS - Cap No 1,086) DoB: 06.08.89. 1.88m / 6'2" 15st 10lbs / 100kgs International record: 2 caps (W 1, L 1)
20 Lloyd WILLIAMS (CARDIFF BLUES - Cap No 1,087) DoB: 30.11.89. 6'0" / 1.83m. 13st 9lbs / 87kgs International record: 5 caps (W 3, L 2; 10 pts - 2T)
21 James HOOK (PERPIGNAN - Cap No 1,047) DoB: 27.06.85. 6'0" / 1.83m. 14st 12lbs / 94kgs International record: 59 caps (W 25, L 32, D 2; 326 pts - 12T, 40C, 58PG, 4DG)
22 Scott WILLIAMS (SCARLETS - Cap No 1,084) DoB: 10.10.90. 6'0" / 1.83m. 15st 3lbs / 97kgs International record: 8 caps (W 4, L 4; 20 pts - 4T)
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