Rivals Cardiff and Ospreys agree move for Wilde

Rivals Cardiff and Ospreys agree move for WildeImage source, Huw Evans Picture AgencyImage caption, Harri Wilde made two appearances for Cardiff in 2025-26Published9 minutes agoCommentsCardiff fly-half Harri Wilde has joined Ospreys on a season-long loan after the return of Wales international Jarrod Evans.The 21-year-old will spend the season in Swansea as back-up to Dan Edwards, with the Arms Park club able to recall him if needed.Cardiff have signed Evans from Harlequins to battle for the 10 jersey with Callum Sheedy and Ioan Lloyd.Ospreys were short of cover at fly-half after they lost versatile Jack Walsh to Montauban, so approached their regional rivals for a deal that suits both parties."This is a great opportunity for me to challenge myself in new surroundings and to learn from a different set of coaches and players," said Wilde.Wales pick Lake against Boks after injury scarePublished6 hours agoEmanuel aims to kick on after third Junior Worlds campaignPublished21 hours agoScarlets sign New Zealand U20 lock AllenPublished7 hours agoWilde, who made his United Rugby Championship (URC) debut with a brief cameo against Zebre in November 2025, signed a long-term contract before the Ospreys approached Cardiff."We felt it was not only a good opportunity but also the right thing for Harri to go and develop his game in a high-performance team, while hopefully getting a bit more game time in the URC," said Cardiff head coach Corniel van Zyl.The former Wales Under-20s international will play in Super Rygbi Cymru for Cardiff's seconds team when not involved in the URC.Related topicsRugby UnionWelsh RugbyOspreysCardiffWales Rugby UnionMore on this storyWelsh rugby's ins, outs and re-signings for 2026-27Published7 hours ago