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Ospreys scrum-half Kieran Hardy faces lengthy injury absence

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 4:40 PM

Last updated Oct 13, 2026

Ospreys scrum-half Kieran Hardy faces lengthy injury absence
Summary

Ospreys and Wales scrum-half Kieran Hardy is set for knee surgery after sustaining an injury during a match against Dragons. The 30-year-old had to leave the field in the first half of Ospreys' 38-31 win on Friday night. Following scans, Ospreys transition coach Richard Kelly confirmed Hardy's need for surgery and indicated that he would be out for several months. Hardy was expected to be part of Wales' squad for the upcoming November Tests against Japan. His absence may lead to increased calls for Gareth Davies to return from international retirement to fill the scrum-half position for upcoming matches.

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  • •Kieran Hardy requires surgery on his knee injury.
  • •Ospreys won 38-31 against Dragons last Friday.
  • •Kelly confirmed Hardy's recovery will take months.
  • •Hardy was a key player in the 2025-26 United Rugby Championship.
  • •Calls for Gareth Davies to reverse retirement are increasing.
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  • 4:40 PMBBC Sport — Wales and Ospreys suffer lengthy Hardy injury blow
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Ospreys and Wales scrum-half Kieran Hardy faces months out after it was confirmed he needs surgery on an injured knee.

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