Cardiff secures bonus-point win over Ospreys in Welsh derby

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 9:44 PM

Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Cardiff secures bonus-point win over Ospreys in Welsh derby

Summary

Cardiff defeated Ospreys 26-0 at St Helen's in a United Rugby Championship match. Tom Bowen scored two tries, with Josh Adams and Tom Howe adding further points. The match saw Cardiff reclaim a spot in the top half of the standings, while Ospreys remained without a score this season. The game was characterized by a lack of attacking creativity from Ospreys and a strong defensive performance from Cardiff, leading to a crucial bonus-point victory.

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By the Numbers

•Cardiff scored four tries, including two from Tom Bowen.
•Ospreys have not scored in two games this season.
•The match was played in front of a sell-out crowd of 5,592.
•Referee management was a concern for both teams throughout the match.
•Cardiff is now in a stronger position heading into the break.

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Cardiff lift themselves back into the top half of the United Rugby Championship (URC) by defeating Ospreys 26-0 in a scrappy Welsh derby at St Helen's.
— BBC Sport

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