The 2026–27 season is the Ospreys' sixth season in the United Rugby Championship, and their 24th in all formats of the competition. As well as competing in the URC and its Welsh Shield competition, the region will also participate in the 2026–27 EPCR Challenge Cup. The Ospreys enter the 2026–27 URC Welsh Shield competition as champions, having won the title for a third time in 2025–26. The 2026–27 season also sees the Ospreys return to the upgraded St Helen's stadium in Swansea.
Squad and management
Coaching Mark Jones continues as head coach for the 2026–27 season
Role Name Head coach Mark JonesFirst team coach Duncan JonesRichard FussellRichard KellyStrength and conditioning (head) Simon ChurchAnalysis (head) Aled GriffithsRugby general manager Dan GriffithsAcademy (senior) Gareth WaltersMike Ruddock
Transfers The departure of Wales internationals Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake to English Premiership club Gloucester highlighted the ongoing uncertainty over the future of Welsh professional rugby.
United Rugby Championship
Matches Ospreys will begin their sixth URC campaign fulfilling its South African away fixtures for the season against Sharks and Lions, with its first home URC game in its refurbished St Helen's stadium being a URC Welsh Shield derby with East Wales rivals Dragons in Round 4.
Standings
URC Welsh Shield Ospreys enter the Welsh Shield as champions for the third time, having edged out Cardiff by a single point in the previous season.
EPCR Challenge Cup Having finished outside the top eight of the 2025–26 United Rugby Championship, the Ospreys qualified for the 2026–27 EPCR Challenge Cup. The pool stage draw will take place on 1 July 2026.
References
External links Official website Ospreys on itsrugby.co.uk