Head coach Sean Holley and director of rugby Scott Johnson have left Ospreys with immediate effect.
Holley has left by "mutual agreement" after nine years on the coaching staff. Johnson was due to leave at the end of the season to join Scotland, but Ospreys have accepted his early resignation. The pair leave with Ospreys lying second in the RaboDirect Pro12 table.
Ospreys director Mike Cuddy said it was time for a fresh approach. People following the best Heineken Cup betting may not have been totally surprised by the decision.
Cuddy said: "Sean is in agreement with us that in order to move forward professionally, he too is now in a position where he needs a new challenge.
"And by moving on with immediate effect, it allows both him and the Ospreys to draw a clear line under the past and move forward with a fresh impetus."
Ospreys chief operating officer Andrew Hore was quick to praise Johnson, who felt it necessary to leave with Holley for the good of the region.
"It was a gesture that he has made for the good of the Ospreys business and is typical of the way he has continuously put the region first during his three years as director of coaching," he said.
In 2009-10, Holley and Johnson were part of the coaching team that led the Ospreys to the Magners League title with a play-off final victory over Leinster in Dublin.
Holley said he is leaving Ospreys with a heavy heart, but is looking forward to a fresh challenge.
"I am still only 41 and so I feel I've got a lot offer. I have learned a lot in my time here and achieved a lot too," said Holley.
"I am now looking forward to exploring some new challenges and opportunities that have been presented to me and to enjoying the next part of my career."
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