Cardiff defeated Ospreys 26-0 in a United Rugby Championship derby at St Helen's, lifting themselves into the top half of the table. Wing Tom Bowen scored two tries, while Josh Adams and Tom Howe also crossed for the visitors. The win marked a contrast to Ospreys' previous 23-0 defeat against Munster in October 2024.
Cardiff enjoyed early pressure, with Bowen crossing first before Adams and Howe added further scores. Despite a lacklustre performance, Cardiff secured the bonus-point try through 18-year-old hooker Tom Howe in the second half. Ospreys struggled to create attacking opportunities throughout the match.
Cardiff finished seventh in the first league block, while Ospreys sat in ninth. The URC takes a five-week break for the Nations Championship, with Cardiff losing six Wales internationals to the international campaign. Tom Bowen's two tries proved decisive in the away victory.
Source: BBC Sport · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing