Ospreys head coach Mark Jones says recruitment remains challenging despite successful retention efforts. The Welsh side has secured re-signings from Dan Edwards, Harri Deaves, and Morgan Morse for next season, while Jones works to keep Jack Walsh amid external interest. Jones emphasized the importance of players who genuinely love the Ospreys and want to build the club's future.

Jones described his dialogue with Walsh as positive but acknowledged the full-back or fly-half will assess all options as a professional. The American-born player's potential departure would be a blow to the team's plans. The coach stressed that while retaining current squad members has been encouraging, adding quality players remains crucial for the Ospreys' competitive ambitions in the coming seasons.

The Ospreys also announced plans to return to St Helen's for the 2026-27 season, marking their third home venue in three years. This move comes amid ongoing disputes with the WRU over plans to reduce professional teams in Wales. Jones welcomed the St Helen's decision as a "massive boost" for the club, highlighting the venue's significance as one of the Ospreys' founding grounds and its importance to the local community.