Ospreys Rugby are delighted to confirm that they have reached an agreement with Shane Williams on a deal that will see him end his playing days with the region in May 2012, before taking up an ambassadorial role which will run for an initial two years until summer 2014

Following discussions with our commercial partners, the RaboDirect PRO12 game against Aironi at the Liberty Stadium on Friday 17th February will now kick off at 7.30pm.

Following recent media speculation on the future of Shane Williams, Ospreys Rugby today issued the following comment:

Ospreys and Wales legend Shane Williams looks set to call time on his playing days at the end of the season after an illustrious 14-year career.

Following the Swans FA Cup exit last weekend, we are now in a position to confirm the date and time for the RaboDirect PRO12 fixture against Aironi at the Liberty Stadium in February.

The Ospreys gave fans a hint of a bright future as a young side saw off the Dragons 26-21 in the Anglo-Welsh Cup.

Tom Prydie has signed for London Wasps on loan until the end of the season.

RaboDirect, the straight talking online bank, are partnering up with RTE, Irish broadcasters of the RaboDirect PRO12, for an exclusive LIVE Twitter Q&A with RTE Radio rugby expert, Michael Corcoran.

Ospreys boss Scott Johnson admits hooker Richard Hibbard must improve his fitness if he's to win back his place in Warren Gatland's Wales squad.

Welsh internationals Ryan Bevington and Justin Tipuric returned to Aberavon RFC this week to see their names unveiled on the Wizards' International Honours Board after making their senior Wales debuts during 2011.