{
  "id": 14244628,
  "title": "Wales and Ospreys suffer lengthy Hardy injury blow",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/wales-and-ospreys-suffer-lengthy-hardy-injury-blow",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T16:40:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/wales-ospreys-suffer-lengthy-hardy-164057619.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Scrum-half Kieran Hardy faces an uncertain future as Wales and Ospreys grapple with the news that he will undergo knee surgery following a serious injury suffered during a match on Friday night. Hardy, 30, was a key player in Ospreys' 38-31 victory over Dragons, but was forced to be helped from the field in the first half due to evident pain. Following the game, he was immediately taken for scans and, on Tuesday, Ospreys transition coach Richard Kelly confirmed the worst fears of Hardy and his team. Hardy, a 32-cap international, has been expected to remain in Steve Tandy's Wales squad for the upcoming November Tests, but his recovery timeline is uncertain, with Ospreys estimating the recovery period to be months rather than weeks. Hardy's injury is likely to impact Wales' preparations for the November Tests, and may pave the way for team-mate Reuben Morgan-Williams to take his place. The injury has also reignited calls for Gareth Davies to reverse his international retirement, with the 36-year-old's return sparking excitement among fans and pundits alike.",
  "summary": "Ospreys and Wales scrum-half Kieran Hardy faces months out after it was confirmed he needs surgery on an injured knee.",
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Wales and Ospreys suffer lengthy Hardy injury blow",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/wales-and-ospreys-suffer-lengthy-hardy-injury-blow-14251543",
        "published": "2026-10-13T16:40:53.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}