Alex Mann does not shy away from confrontation. In fact, he embraces it.

The Six Nations kicks off this weekend . . . well, actually, no, it doesn’t.

Keelan Giles has placed the Ospreys supporters firmly at the heart of a dramatic derby night victory over the Dragons, as Simon Thomas reports.

Having spent some eight years with the Dragons over two spells, Angus O’Brien has shared in some tough times, as Simon Thomas reports.

The Welsh Rugby Union could be hit with a bill for a further £14m if they decide to axe the Ospreys, as Graham Thomas reports.

It’s surely going to be worth the admission price on its own on Sunday 15 February when Wales host France at Principality Stadium – Tomos Wiliams v Antoine Dupont.

Swansea Council is set to pile further pressure on the Welsh Rugby Union as opposition hardens to plans that could see the Ospreys effectively wiped out of professional rugby.

Archie Hughes admits it’s “surreal” to be competing with his childhood hero, but he’s also determined to win that contest, as Simon Thomas reports.

Sam Wainwright has paid tribute to his late father, Shaun, as he looks to cap his return to the Wales squad by claiming a place in the squad to face England.

Former Wales and Ospreys heroes – including legends such as Shane Williams and Alun Wyn Jones - have piled massive pressure on the Welsh Rugby Union to scrap it’s plans to kill off the region.

Sam Wainwright has been handed an unexpected and long-awaited return to the Wales squad after a four-year absence.

Dewi Lake insists Wales can draw a clear line under their  struggles and make a genuine fresh start in this year’s Six Nations.

Scarlets boss Nigel Davies has paid tribute to the bravery of his team in the wake of their dramatic last-gasp victory over in-form Ulster, reports Simon Thomas.

The Ospreys players and supporters delivered a powerful show of defiance on and off the field on Friday night.

In case you missed it - and there's been a lot to take in over the past three or four days - here's the Ospreys' CEO Lance Bradley's statement, summarised in brief, as Graham Thomas reports.

Cardiff host Benetton at the Arms Park on Saturday night, with Jacob Beetham keen to prove variety can be the spice of life, for both club and country, as Simon Thomas reports.

The Scarlets host Ulster on Saturday, a chance for points and for Josh Macleod to prove his own point to Wales coach Steve Tandy, ahead of the first Six Nations game as Simon Thomas reports.

Welsh rugby players have raised the threat of protest - which may include a strike - if the Welsh Rugby Union continue to keep them in the dark.

Steve Tandy has warned that his Wales squad is preparing for a wave of “hurt”, “frustration” and “anger” - as well as for the Six Nations.

Steve Tandy has attempted to draw a clear line between preparation on the field and turmoil off it after naming his Six Nations squad.