Lake has followed fellow international Jac Morgan in re-signing for the Ospreys, while Grady has put pen to paper on a new deal at Cardiff Rugby. Both are currently recovering from injury.
A product of the Ospreys pathway, Lake has made 59 appearances for the Ospreys since making his debut in 2018 and has won 18 caps for Wales since making his international debut in 2022.
“I’m really happy to be staying at the Ospreys. The atmosphere here is second to none and there are boys in this team that I have grown up playing alongside,” said Lake.
“There is a bright future ahead for this team, and we’re all buying into Mark Jones’ ethos for the team. We’ve got a quality group of youngsters coming through that are bringing a fresh energy for us every week.
“Off the pitch, we’re all looking forward to the move to St Helen’s next season as well, which will be great for everyone involved with the club.”
Lake was co-captain with Morgan of the Wales squad at the 2023 World Cup and led his country in the Autumn Nations Series earlier in the season. He graduated to the senior role as captain having previously skippered Wales at U20 level.
“Dewi is an unbelievable professional who gives his all for the team every time he steps onto the pitch. When you have someone of his size with his athleticism, who combines those attributes with a first-class work-rate and set-piece astuteness, you’re left with an elite modern-day hooker,” said Ospreys head coach Jones.
“What really sets him apart, though, is his willingness to improve himself and everyone else around him. With so many promising youngsters in the squad at the moment, it’s imperative that we have difference-makers like Dewi at the club.”
The 25-year-old Lake is currently recovering from surgery on a bicep injury, while Grady is overcoming an ankle injury. A stand-out player since bursting onto the scene in 2021, he has scored 14 tries in 48 games for Cardiff and won 15 caps for Wales.
“Right now, I’m genuinely disappointed to be sidelined with this ankle injury, but my focus is fully on recovery, and I’m determined to come back stronger,” said Grady.
“I’m incredibly proud and grateful to have extended my contract with Cardiff Rugby. Every day at training feels like a privilege – being surrounded by teammates I’ve grown up playing with, while also learning from the senior players and coaches who’ve been instrumental in my development.
“I have no doubt in the club’s potential, and I’m excited to continue contributing to our shared goals. Together, I’m confident we can achieve great things, and I’m eager to keep pushing forward on this journey with Cardiff.”
Grady is the latest of the many youngsters at Cardiff who have committed to stay at the Arms Park – Cam Winnett, Alex Mann, Mackenzie Martin, Evan Lloyd among them – and head coach Matt Sherratt is delighted to have kept hold of his 6ft 5in tall, 111kg flyer.
“Keeping hold of our talented young players is crucial, and Mason is at the heart of our plans for the future. This is a major boost for the club,” said Sherratt.
“He has all the raw attributes – size, speed, and power added to a good general skill set. With continued hard work he can fulfil his massive potential at Cardiff.
