Bowen double helps Cardiff beat pointless Ospreys

Tries: Bowen 2, Adams, Howe Cons: Evans 2, Sheedy

Cardiff lifted themselves back into the top half of the United Rugby Championship (URC) by defeating Ospreys 26-0 in a scrappy Welsh derby at St Helen's.

Two tries from wing Tom Bowen and further scores from Josh Adams and hooker Tom Howe sealed the away bonus-point success against a lacklustre home side in Swansea.

Ospreys previously failed to score in a 23-0 defeat against Munster in October 2024.

Cardiff centre Steffan Emanuel was a creative influence and should prove an option for Wales if they pick up any midfield injuries next month.