Some of the Ospreys’ greatest names will pull their boots back on this month, as Ospreys Legends take on Trebanos XV at St Helen’s on Sunday 22 November, in a special fixture celebrating the career of Justin Tipuric.
Proceeds from the match will support Ospreys in the Community and Trebanos RFC, giving back to the club where Tipuric’s rugby journey began.
The match brings together two clubs that helped shape the career of one of Welsh rugby’s finest players. Tipuric grew up in Trebanos and played his junior rugby at the club, where his father was once captain and his brothers also played.
He went on to make 229 appearances for the Ospreys between 2009 and 2025, captaining the region from the 2018/19 season until the end of the 2023/24 campaign.
On the international stage, he earned 93 caps for Wales between 2011 and 2023, played his part in Wales’ Six Nations Grand Slam triumphs in 2012 and 2019, and toured with the
British & Irish Lions three times, in 2013, 2017 and 2021. Since hanging up his boots, he has joined the Ospreys coaching staff.
The Ospreys Legends squad will feature former teammates from across Tipuric’s time with the region, with some familiar faces set to be announced in the coming days.
Justin Tipuric said:
“Trebanos is where it all started for me, so to bring the Ospreys and my home club together on the same pitch means a lot. I’ve been lucky to share a changing room with some brilliant players and people over the years, and it’ll be special to have so many of them back together.
“I’m hoping it’ll be a great day for everyone involved, whatever the legs can still manage! Trebanos gave me so much growing up, so it’s great to be able to give something back to the club.”
Ospreys Head of Rugby, Dan Griffiths, said:
“Justin is one of the greatest players to wear the black jersey. He was a world-class player and an even better person, but above all, a humble, homegrown Osprey who never forgot where he came from.
“This match is a chance for supporters to come together and say thank you, and there’s no better way to do that than by bringing together the two clubs that mean so much to him.
“We’d encourage everyone to get their tickets early and be part of what promises to be a fantastic occasion.”
Match details
• Fixture: Ospreys Legends vs Trebanos XV
• Date: Sunday 22 November 2026
• Venue: St Helen’s, Swansea
• Kick-off: 2:30pm
• Tickets: Available here