A message to fans from the Ospreys CEO

To all our amazing supporters,

I wanted to write to you to let you know our thoughts following yesterday’s statement from the WRU, and to personally thank you for your continued support.

The “One Wales” strategy had been worked on collaboratively by the WRU and all four professional clubs for more than a year. The WRU’s sudden U-turn away from that strategy and their commitment to a ‘four teams, equally funded’ model for Welsh professional rugby was surprising and disappointing. It has raised questions for all four professional clubs, and for those who back and support them.

We understand that this kind of news can cause concern, but we want to reassure you, we are committed to building a sustainable, competitive and exciting future for the Ospreys, especially as we prepare for our move to St Helen’s. We’re proud of who we are, what we stand for, and the role we play in Welsh rugby.

There are still questions to be answered, and like you, we have many of them. While we may not have all the clarity right now, we want you to know that we’re fully committed to securing not just the future of the Ospreys, but to play our part in ensuring a strong future for Welsh rugby as a whole.

Through it all, our focus stays the same: building a strong, sustainable future for the club, and continuing to do our supporters proud.

I’m pleased to say that having spoken to Rob Stewart, leader of Swansea Council, I can confirm that the Council’s commitment to our redevelopment of St Helen’s remains unchanged. We’re grateful for their continued support.

As always, we’re incredibly grateful for your loyalty and support. Whether you’re in the stands, watching from home, wearing the jersey, or backing us in spirit, you are Ospreys. And together, we’ll get through this stronger than ever.

Thank you for standing with us.

Lance Bradley