Ospreys vs. Cardiff Rugby Kickoff Time, Lineups

Ospreys and Cardiff Rugby meet on New Year’s Day in a United Rugby Championship derby that has been evenly balanced in recent seasons. 

Across their last five meetings, each side has claimed two victories, with one draw separating them, underscoring how tight this Welsh rivalry has become. 

Their most recent encounter came in April 2025, when Cardiff earned a 36-19 victory, pulling away after establishing control through the middle stages of the match.

Form entering this fixture suggests another closely contested matchup. 

Both Ospreys and Cardiff have won three of their last five games and arrive off victories in their most recent outings. That parallel momentum places added emphasis on execution and discipline, particularly in a derby setting where margins often prove decisive.

With Brewery Field hosting, Ospreys will look to leverage home advantage and recent consistency to reclaim ground in the rivalry. Cardiff arrives aiming to repeat its April success and extend its positive run as the URC schedule turns into the new year. 

With form aligned and history balanced, this New Year’s clash sets up as one of the most competitive fixtures of the round.

Ospreys vs. Cardiff Rugby Kickoff Time, Lineups

Ospreys host Cardiff Rugby at 12:30 p.m. ET on Jan. 1 at Brewery Field in United Rugby Championship action.

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Ospreys Lineup vs. Cardiff Rugby

Starting XV

Jack Walsh (co-captain)Iestyn HopkinsOwen WatkinKeiran WilliamsKeelan GilesDan EdwardsKieran HardyGaryn PhillipsSam Parry (co-captain)Tom BothaRhys DaviesRyan SmithJames RattiHarri DeavesMorgan Morris

Replacements

16. Dewi Lake17. Steffan Thomas18. Rhys Henry19. James Fender20. Morgan Morse21. Gwilym Evans22. Phil Cokanasiga23. Max NagyCardiff Rugby Lineup vs. Ospreys

Starting XV

Cam WinnettJosh AdamsHarri MillardBen ThomasMason GradyCallum SheedyJohan MulderDanny SouthworthLiam Belcher (captain)Keiron AssirattiJosh McNallyGeorge NottAlex MannDan ThomasAlun Lawrence

Replacements

16. Evan Lloyd17. Rhys Barratt18. Javan Sebastian19. Rory Thornton20. James Botham21. Taulupe Faletau22. Aled Davies23. Jacob BeethamSubscribe To Watch Rugby All Year Long With A FloRugby Annual Subscription

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