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Ospreys sign Marika Koroibete for 2026-27 season

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Ospreys sign Marika Koroibete for 2026-27 season
Summary

Ospreys have announced the signing of former Wallabies wing Marika Koroibete, marking their fourth Australian acquisition of the summer. The 34-year-old will join the Swansea-based team for the 2026-27 United Rugby Championship season, arriving after five seasons in Japan with Panasonic Wild Knights. Koroibete, who has made 63 appearances for Australia, expressed enthusiasm about joining the Ospreys and contributing to the development of younger players in the squad. Ospreys head coach Mark Jones highlighted Koroibete's explosive talent and leadership experience as significant additions to the team. The Ospreys will play Coventry in a friendly on September 4.

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  • •Koroibete has 63 caps for Australia, scoring 20 tries.
  • •He last played for Panasonic Wild Knights in Japan.
  • •Ospreys will play a friendly against Coventry on September 4.
  • •Mark Jones expects Koroibete to provide leadership and mentorship.
  • •Koroibete is eligible to represent Fiji in upcoming tournaments.
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  • 5:10 PMYahoo Sports — Ospreys sign former Australia wing Koroibete
  • 5:00 PMBBC Sport — Ospreys sign former Australia wing Koroibete
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Ospreys add to their Australian contigent with the signing of former Wallabies wing Marika Koroibete.

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Ospreys add to their Australian contigent with the signing of former Wallabies wing Marika Koroibete.

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