The Ospreys Rugby Supporter Podcast

Not Going Forwards | Ulster 28-24 Ospreys & the World Cup of Agonising Losses

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:10:21 GMT

We regroup after an agonising loss to Ulster to break the game down, discuss where the team need to improve, and decide just where that goes in the all-time list of most agonising Ospreys defeats...

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St Helen's & Hope | Connacht (A) Preview & Benetton 31-19 Ospreys

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 22:26:40 GMT

James, Robbie & Iestyn return to talk the return to St Helen's, the latest twists in the WRU saga, a frustrating performance against Benetton, and a deceptively *huge* away game at Connacht, plus play another daft game involving Chauncey O'Toole. Rugby.

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Stand up for the Ulster game | Ulster (H) Preview & WRU saga rolls on

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:05:24 GMT

With the Birds back in action this weekend, we preview the Ulster game, reflect on the first-ever Ospreys match, dive into the ever-depressing WRU news, and play a fun little bonus game

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Y11 and the State of Play

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:56:48 GMT

On Monday night, Ospreys owners Y11 were unveiled as the leading contenders to purchase Cardiff Rugby. We dug into what happened, what's going on, what this could mean, briefly the Montpellier game, and what happens next.

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So who will we play in the European knock-outs? | BONUS EPISODE

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:13:54 GMT

With one week remaining of Europe, here's a quick bonus pod on all of the various ways our European journey could continue for the season, including the way losing to Zebre could even work out for us...

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New Year, New Stripes | Ospreys 33-22 Cardiff & Zebre (A) Preview

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 23:55:55 GMT

Happy New Year! We congregate to celebrate the start of 2026 by dissecting a win over Cardiff, and look forward to our trip to Parma this weekend, breaking down what needs to be done and the various mathematics for our qualification...

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Merry Christmas and a Happy Blues Year! | Scarlets 19-26 Ospreys & Cardiff (H) Preview

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 22:03:39 GMT

Happy New Year! The Ospreys' tricky 2025 comes to an end in fantastic fashion with a bonus point win in Llanelli- We break down the derby, the Ospreys tactics, and look forward to the first game of 2026, a huge derby against Cardiff...

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The Sean Holley Interview (+ Munster preview)

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:12:23 GMT

Former Ospreys head coach Sean Holley joins us to discuss the future of the club, his first time seeing Justin Tipuric, memories of Europe in years gone by, and much more. Then we look ahead to the Munster match this weekend after they went alarmingly early naming their team...

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Cherry and Flight | Jac & Dewi gone + Montauban 22-33 Ospreys

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 22:40:15 GMT

Blimey. We dig into the fresh news of Jac Morgan & Dewi Lake's departure from the club, what this means going forwards and how we got here, plus how it can be fixed. We also dissect two wins in Europe, the incredible comeback v Connacht and a big away win in Montauban, plus look ahead to the rest of Europe and Munster's visit this weekend.

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Sunshine on Neath | Edinburgh 19-17 Ospreys & Connacht (H) Preview

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:57:35 GMT

We're back! And just in time to dig into quite a chunk- The Ospreys' narrow loss up at Edinburgh, the existential dread that only got worse the moment we stopped recording, Keelan's new contract, the upcoming start of the Euro campaign against Connacht, and perhaps most pressingly, have Neath become normal?

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So where do we go from here?

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:39:51 GMT

James is back off a truly shameful stag do to join Robbie as they dive into the Dragons game, the next block of the season, how much Jac Morgan loves the birds, and the WRU's announcement on Friday. Where does this leave the Ospreys going forwards?

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The Rodney Parade Curse strikes again?? | Dragons 19-19 Ospreys Reaction

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 19:27:52 GMT

Robbie solo tries to expend someone of the pent-up energy from a crazy finale at Rodney Parade and where the game was won and lost at the same time...

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Dragon out the Process | Dragons (A) Preview & Ospreys 17-42 Glasgow

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:20:25 GMT

With the most cursed fixture of the season coming up, James & Iestyn are joined by Gareth LeClare from the excellent Dragon's Lair podcast to talk this weekend's fixture, the Glasgow loss, Jac Morgan's future and more more more...

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Better than Leinster | Stormers 26-10 Ospreys & Zebre (H) Preview

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 21:43:52 GMT

James, Robbie and Iestyn return to unpack an encouraging tour to South Africa, Dewi Lake's future, the first home game of the season, Jeff Hassler, how our attack has changed and where the scrum is going so badly wrong...

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Devil's in the Deaves-tail | Bulls 53-40 Ospreys & Stormers (A) Preview

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 21:47:44 GMT

With the season now underway, James & Robbie reunited to review a madcap, 93 point encounter at Loftus to start the Ospreys season, look forward to the weekend's clash with the Stormers, explore the banned items list at the DHL Stadium, reminisce on Keelan Giles' debut, and get deep into some Deaves...

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Back and Bullish

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 22:09:05 GMT

We're back! After a long yet busy off-season, the Ospreys get the 2025/26 season underway this weekend and James, Robbie & Iestyn are back to dive into the season, the news, the Bulls, and what kind of stand-up comedy Lance Bradley might be into...

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The Future of the Ospreys

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 20:28:29 GMT

It's been a very busy summer. With huge changes afoot for the Ospreys, James, Robbie & Iestyn reunited to dissect the most stressful off-season in history, where things sit, and answer a whole ton of your questions, from "Is James Fender leaving?" to "Is there still going to be a club?"...

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The 2024/25 Season Review

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 22:09:03 GMT

The Ospreys season is over. Robbie, James & Iestyn are joined by Josh Gardner from the Blood & Mud Rugby Podcast to look back on a weird, up and down year, review the events, reflect from a distance, and name our player & moments of the season...

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Past, Present and Future | PRA, South Africa, and what next?

Thu, 29 May 2025 21:38:07 GMT

After a few weeks away, we're finally back to catch up, looking both back and forward. We review the end to a weird season, break down the PRA shenanigans and what they mean, look forward to next year, cheer on Wales' newest call-ups, and celebrate a very special anniversary today...

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Shark Week

Wed, 07 May 2025 21:13:56 GMT

With Jac Morgan's anxious wait for a Lions place approaching it's final hours, we discuss the upcoming game against the Sharks, break a transfer rumour, and dive into the new PRA developments, what the squad would buy in CEX, whether Northampton Saints can inspire us higher, and perhaps, maybe, that squad Jac & Dewi will be anxiously eyeing up tomorrow...

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The 2025/26 Squad Deep Dive & Dragons (H) Review

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 21:22:16 GMT

With the season's end neigh, we review the final home game of the term and dive deep into the Ospreys 2025/26 squad- Who is under contract, who is out of contract, who should we sign, where do we need to reinforce? The answer, obviously, involved Mat Protheroe.

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Happy International Second Row Day! | Dragons (H) Preview

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 21:24:36 GMT

With a game against the Dragons on the horizon and chance to scrape the season back up, Robbie & James pay tribute to Dan Lydiate, wave goodbye to Adam Beard, herald new signing Ryan Smith, and chat Jason Tovey, Stuart Lancaster's LinkedIn, Tavis Knoyle's appearances on Jonathan, and much more beside...

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Wasn't to be | Ospreys 18-20 Lyon

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 19:39:34 GMT

From the bowels of the Swansea.com, we review the Lyon game, and the closure of our European campaign...

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Excited, and we ain't Lyon

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 21:26:43 GMT

With a European quarter-final (And another event alongside!) just days away, we dig into our opposition, Lyon, what to expect, what they're like, both of our past encounters, and more besides. Rugby!!

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Quarters here we come! | Ospreys 36-14 Scarlets

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 21:26:04 GMT

From deep within the Swansea.com Stadium, Robbie and James review the triumphant win over the Scarlets in the Challenge Cup Round of 16...

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Retro Match Review: Ospreys 50-24 Scarlets (2006)

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 08:13:17 GMT

With the Ospreys and Scarlets both gunning for silverware later today, we dig into the day, almost 20 years ago, a faltering Ospreys team put their season back on track with a record win over the Scarlets...

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Retro Match Review: Scarlets 26-27 Ospreys (2015)

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 19:05:34 GMT

With mere hours remaining before the huge knock-out game against the Scarlets, we review another classic clash. This time, The Dmitri Arhip Game-Winning Linebreak Game, as the Ospreys round out a tight encounter at Parc y Scarlets...

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Retro Match Review: Ospreys 27-19 Scarlets (2010)

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 16:50:49 GMT

Tooommmmmyyyyyyyyyy Bowwwwwwweeeeeeeeeeeee!! Ahead of the massive Round of Sixteen game against the Scarlets this weekend, we look back on the first of three vintage Scarlets clashes, as an intercept by Tommy Bowe put the Ospreys on their way to a league title in 2010...

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Scarlets to the left of me, Scarlets to my right

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 22:34:47 GMT

Scarlets left, right and centre as we review the game at Parc y Scarlets and build up to the huge Round of 16 game at the Swansea.com this Sunday. Plus! Some transfer rumours, injury news, and we exercise the demon of a loss that's haunted us for many years...

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The Big Scarlets Preview (URC Edition)

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 22:52:32 GMT

With one of the most stressful, exciting weeks in Ospreys history on the horizon, we dig deep into the Scarlets double header, preview the game this weekend, look back on a win at Stradey in years gone by, and ask the big bad question: Could Adam Beard somehow stay?

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Phew | Ospreys 43-40 Connacht

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 13:38:03 GMT

We survived the Connacht game and podded to tell the story. James, Robbie & Iestyn relive and dissect what was ultimately a bonus point win at home, yet decided in the most stressful way imaginable. May contain lengthy Adam Beard praise.

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Connacht, Conbeer, Collins

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 22:47:17 GMT

With real rugby back on the horizon, James and Robbie are joined by Rhod from the Black Feather podcast to preview the Connacht game, discuss three new contracts, deep dive the squad's fitness and freshness as we enter the back-half of the season, and look back at Jerry Collins' debut many years ago...

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The Ospreys Rugby Draft

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:15:07 GMT

Three contestants. Forty-five players to select. All of Ospreys history up for grabs. With the Birds on a break, we played the game about to sweep the nation: The Ospreys Rugby Draft. Who compiles the strongest XV? Who comes out happiest? Who gets Josh Matavesi? There's only one way to find out...

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HAPPY ST DAVIDS DAY | Glasgow 31-32 Ospreys

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 23:40:19 GMT

WHAT A WIN! Just an hour after the most dramatic game of the URC season and one of the greatest Ospreys wins in memory, we hopped right on to chat about the game and try to work out how on Earth that just happened...

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Mad about the Waisea | Glasgow (A) Preview

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 22:45:27 GMT

With Glasgow coming up, we preview the game, answer some audience questions, look back on a Dan Biggar masterclass from 2009, revisit signings from years gone by, and discuss the Ospreys signing both the current Fiji captain and one Ms Bridget Jones...

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So Close Yet So Far | with Evardi Boshoff

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 09:01:23 GMT

We're back! The pod is joined by Ospreys centre Evardi Boshoff to talk his rugby journey, settling into Wales, the season so far and much more besides, whilst we review the agonisingly close loss to Leinster last Friday night...

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Jack Walsh the Giant Slayer

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 21:47:27 GMT

With the PROPER RUGBY just 24 hours away, Robbie, James & Iestyn return to Ospreys Pod Duty! We preview the Leinster match, reflect on Jack Walsh's greatest moments with the Ospreys as he approached 50 games, discuss some updates on various players called Owen W, dissect the WRU's new PRA deal, and reflect on a Friday night win over Leinster from years gone by...

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We've Never Been More Back | Ospreys 43-0 Benetton

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 16:55:47 GMT

With five points in the bag, an incredible, out-of-nowhere performance recorded and another Justin Tipuric highlights reel to watch back, James, Iestyn & Robbie delve into the incredible win over Benetton, analyise the evolution of the Ospreys' attack talk the dreaded crowd sizes, and, would you believe it, a bunch more besides...

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United Lakes of Benetton

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 21:50:31 GMT

As the second block of the season comes to a close, Robbie & Iestyn talk Dewi Lake's new contract, the biggest knock-out game imaginable, preview this weekend's clash with Benetton and look back on a clash from the past...

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WHAT A WIN | Pau 28-31 Ospreys

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 17:33:10 GMT

What a win! We react, dissect, analyse and generally crow about the Ospreys' heroic, out of nowhere win away in France against Pau. As good as it gets!

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New Year, Newcastle, New Pod | with James Ratti

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 22:13:12 GMT

Reigning Ospreys Player of the Season James Ratti joins us to talk his journey home, Jack Walsh's dress sense, a strong home win against Newcastle, and the upcoming trip to Pau whilst we celebrate Jac Morgan's new contract, Dan Edwards' call-up, and a 27-0 win rarely remembered.

A Squidge Productions Production; thanks to Ospreys Rugby, James Ratti, Bethan & Harrison as ever, and Andy Barabash for the Ukelele Back in Black arrangement!

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