Wales and Ospreys suffer lengthy Hardy injury blow

Ospreys and Wales scrum-half Kieran Hardy faces months out after it was confirmed he needs surgery on an injured knee. Scrum-half Kieran Hardy was helped from the field in the first half of Ospreys' win at Dragons on Friday Wales and Ospreys have suffered a significant blow with scrum-half Kieran Hardy facing knee surgery and months on the sidelines. Hardy, 30, started the 38-31 win at Dragons on Friday night, but he had to be helped from the field during the first half in evident pain. Following the game, he was immediately sent for scans and on Tuesday, Ospreys transition coach Richard Kelly confirmed Hardy's worst fears had been realised. "He's had a serious injury and is going to need surgery," said Kelly.

"We won't know the exact timeline (of recovery), but we are probably talking months over weeks. We'll have to wait until post-operation and talk to the surgeon." Hardy was a standout player for his side during the 2025-26 United Rugby Championship campaign, and the 32-cap international had been expected to retain his place in Steve Tandy's Wales squad for the upcoming November Tests. Kelly said: "We're gutted for Kieran obviously. He's been playing some excellent rugby for us – last season and then continuing into this one. "He was pretty down after the game on Saturday and