Wales and Ospreys scrum-half Kieran Hardy is facing months out of action after it was confirmed he requires knee surgery. The 30-year-old sustained the injury during Friday night's 38-31 win against Dragons, where he had to leave the field in the first half.
Ospreys transition coach Richard Kelly confirmed on Tuesday that Hardy has a serious injury. Kelly stated that while the exact recovery timeline is unknown, it is likely to be a matter of months rather than weeks, pending post-operation assessment.
Hardy, a 32-cap international, was a key player for Ospreys in the 2025-26 United Rugby Championship. His injury means he is expected to miss Wales' November Tests and is a serious doubt for the next Six Nations tournament.