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Part of situation: Ospreys and Dragons rugby rivalry (2 clusters)

Ospreys defeat Dragons 38-31 in United Rugby Championship thriller

United Rugby Championship Welsh derby Ospreys Dragons RFC rugby union

The Ospreys secured their first victory of the United Rugby Championship season with a 38-31 win over the Dragons at Rodney Parade. In a physical Welsh derby, the lead fluctuated throughout the match.

Morgan Morris and Sam Parry each scored two tries for the Ospreys. Morris provided the decisive scoring in the closing stages, including a try in the 71st minute to help secure a four-try bonus point. The Dragons' scoring was led by Elliot Dee, who recorded two tries, and Anzelo Tuitavuki.

The match was marked by several injuries, including Kieran Hardy, Rob Hunt, and Marika Koroibete. Despite a late penalty by Angus O’Brien that earned the Dragons a losing bonus point, the Ospreys maintained their lead to claim the win.

Entities

Dragons RFC · Ospreys · Rodney Parade

Sources

Ospreys to rotate again for Black Lion trip, says Jones [swanseabaynews.com]
Morris at double as Dragons hit for six [www.therugbypaper.co.uk]
Ospreys snatch victory against Dragons in a thriller at Rodney Parade [nation.cymru]