We are pleased to announce Castell Howell has joined the Ospreys partner network by sponsoring two of our players in the 24/25 season, breakthrough star Morgan Morse, and new addition Kieran Hardy.
A product of the Ospreys development pathway and Cwmtwrch RFC, Morgan was a standout performer in big fixtures last campaign, including our New Year's Day win over Cardiff, where his fantastic solo try was awarded try of the season at our subsequent awards.
At an international level, Morgan is Wales u20's most capped player, featuring in both the u20 Six Nations and the u20 World Championship this year.
Meanwhile, Kieran joins us this season following a lengthy spell at Scarlets, where he contributed 25 tries across 100 appearances before making the move to Ospreys. Having first played for Pontyberem RFC until the age of 16, he began his professional career with Carmarthen Quins, while progressing through the age-grade ranks with the Scarlets.
His international career has seen him earn 23 caps for Wales, having recently featured in their summer tour of Australia, where he scored a last-gasp try to secure their victory over Queensland Reds.
Haydn Pugh, Sales and Marketing Director said: “We at Castell Howell are extremely proud of our partnership with Ospreys Rugby. As a Welsh business, we fully recognise the vital role that Ospreys Rugby and local grassroots rugby clubs play in nurturing the next generation of players, which we are passionate to support.
As a proud family business, we acknowledge that supporting Osprey Rugby goes beyond the playing field. Our support will also benefit local businesses which we supply in the area, as supporters flock to cheer on the team and make their way to these neighbouring establishments, enjoying the fantastic food and drink they have to offer and bringing additional vibrancy to the local economy of Swansea and its surrounding areas, which truly matters to us as a business.
The vision for us is about ensuring that everyone from rugby fans to local businesses feel the benefit of our involvement, making a positive difference to the community that we hold so dear.”
Starting in 1988, the family-run business Castell Howell has grown to become Wales’ leading independent food service wholesaler, servicing the length and breadth of Wales, the border counties, and the south west of England.
Taking great pride in their rural roots, it was clear they shared core values with Ospreys and have shown their commitment to the club by committing to a double-player sponsorship. As such, both Morgan and Kieran will proudly display the Castell Howell logo on the back of all their playing jerseys this season, as we look forward to another memorable campaign.
Ospreys Rugby is excited to develop this new partnership with Castell Howell in this exciting new chapter for the club. To find out more about Castell Howell, please visit: https://www.castellhowellfoods.co.uk/
