Ospreys

37 - 18

Full Time

Dragons RFC

Dragons RFC vs Ospreys

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Luke Morgan bursts through to advance the Ospreys attack.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Taine Basham bursts through to advance the Dragons RFC attack.

78'

The referee is running towards the posts and a penalty try is given to Dragons RFC.

75'

Yellow Card

Gareth Thomas (Ospreys) is shown a yellow card

75'

Ospreys decide to make a substitution, with Harri Deaves getting some game time.

71'

Ospreys decide to make a substitution, with Morgan Morris being replaced.

71'

Ospreys decide to make a substitution, with Rhys Davies getting some game time.

70'

Ospreys decide to make a substitution, with Alun Wyn Jones being replaced.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Angus O'Brien took full advantage.

67'

Yellow Card

Dewi Lake (Ospreys) is shown a yellow card

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Michael Collins goes through the gap.

65'

Dragons RFC sub Max Clark comes onto the field.

64'

Jordan Williams departs for Dragons RFC.

64'

Dragons RFC sub Huw Taylor comes onto the field.

64'

George Nott departs for Dragons RFC.

64'

Michael Collins comes on for Ospreys.

58'

Iestyn Hopkins leaves the field.

58'

Matthew Aubrey comes on for Ospreys.

58'

Keiran Williams leaves the field.

58'

Ben Warren comes on for Ospreys.

58'

Tom Botha leaves the field.

58'

Lewis Jones comes on for Dragons RFC.

57'

Rhodri Williams leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Luke Scully kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

Keiran Williams scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

56'

Morgan Morris played a key part in that try.

56'

What a run here by Dewi Lake as they get over the gainline!

56'

Gareth Thomas comes on.

54'

Nicky Smith comes off.

54'

Will Reed has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

54'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Jordan Williams to score the try.

53'

What a run here by Jordan Williams as they get over the gainline!

52'

Taine Basham comes on.

52'

Harrison Keddie comes off.

52'

Bradley Roberts comes on.

52'

Elliot Dee comes off.

52'

Dewi Lake comes on.

51'

Sam Parry comes off.

51'

Luke Scully has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

51'

Try

A penetrating move by Ospreys results in a try for Iestyn Hopkins.

50'

What a run here by Iestyn Hopkins as they get over the gainline!

50'

Morgan Morris sets up the try.

50'

What a run here by Owen Watkin as they get over the gainline!

50'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Aki Seiuli getting some game time.

47'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Rhodri Jones being replaced.

47'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Chris Coleman coming on.

44'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Lloyd Fairbrother coming off.

44'

Conversion

Luke Scully adds the two points for Ospreys.

43'

Ospreys make a substitution with Luke Scully coming on.

43'

Ospreys make a substitution with Jack Walsh coming off.

43'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Morgan Morris from scoring that try!

42'

Morgan Morris makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Reuben Morgan-Williams played a key part in that try.

42'

Red Card

Sio Tomkinson (Dragons RFC) is shown the red card

42'

Fabulous play by Ospreys has led to Keiran Williams being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

41'

Penalty Goal

Angus O'Brien kicks the penalty.

41'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Jack Walsh will have to re-adjust the radar.

38'

Try

Incisive passing by Ospreys is finished off by Dan Lydiate, as they goes over for the try.

37'

Fabulous play by Ospreys has led to Dan Lydiate being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

That's a great try assist by Ethan Roots.

37'

Dragons RFC sub Aaron Wainwright comes onto the field.

36'

Ollie Griffiths departs for Dragons RFC.

36'

Yellow Card

Ross Moriarty (Dragons RFC) is shown a yellow card

31'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Jack Walsh kicks the penalty goal.

29'

Penalty Goal

Will Reed adds the points for Dragons RFC.

21'

Penalty Goal

Jack Walsh does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Luke Morgan took full advantage.

10'

Conversion

Jack Walsh has kicked a conversion.

Try

Ospreys are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Nicky Smith touching down.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Ospreys v Dragons RFC 
  
 Round 16 
  
 Sat 25th March 2023, 06:00am PDT 
  
 Swansea.com Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Ospreys win +19

Time in lead

Mins in lead

93%

% Of Game In Lead

33%

Possession Last 10 min

67%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Penalty Try

75'

37 - 18

Thomas

37 - 11

75'

Lake

37 - 11

66'

Scully

37 - 11

57'

Williams

35 - 11

56'

Williams

53'

30 - 11

Hopkins

30 - 6

50'

Scully

25 - 6

43'

Morris

23 - 6

42'

Tomkinson

42'

18 - 6

Half Time

O'Brien

41'

18 - 6

Lydiate

18 - 3

37'

Moriarty

31'

13 - 3

Walsh

13 - 3

29'

Reed

21'

10 - 3

Walsh

10 - 0

18'

Walsh

7 - 0

Smith

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.2

Entries

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Ospreys vs Dragons RFC Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Ospreys face off against Dragons RFC in United Rugby Championship Round 16 on Sat 25th March 2023 at Swansea.com Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:00. In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST, 02:00 NZST in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST in Australia and 06:00 EST in the US.

Ospreys won the last encounter but Ospreys are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Dragons RFC in 13th and Ospreys in 15th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Ospreys vs Dragons RFC Squads

The official squads for Ospreys vs Dragons RFC will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.