OSPREYS V DRAGONS
BKT URC
ST HELEN'S
24/10/2026
Ospreys try scorers: Reuben Morgan-Williams (6) Reuben Morgan-Williams (30) Sam Parry (37) Penalty Try (42) Ross Moriarty (54)
Conversions: Dan Edwards (7, 31)
Player of the Match: Reuben Morgan-Williams
Finally, we're home!
Even the trecherous weather conditions couldn't stop Ospreys fans turning out in force to watch the boys bring home our first win at St Helen's. To each and every one of you who has stood with us through the highs and lows: thank you.
Ospreys were on top throughout, crossing for four tries and adding another via a penalty try. They played the conditons perfectly, weathering the storm and putting on a show under the lights.
The worst of the weather died at kick off, and Ospreys were away for a momentous first run out at St Helen's. The boys started strong, managing the conditions well and forcing mutliple penalties in the opening stages.
TRY FOR THE OSPREYS! The early pressure paid off and our first try at St Helen's was etched in the history books. The forwards battered away at the Dragons' line and Reuben Morgan-Williams sniped over for the score. Dan Edwards converted for his first points at the posts. Ospreys 7 - 0 Dragons.
The Dragons played into the wind in the first half and used it to their advantage, levelling Ospreys initial momentum. They looked set to make things difficult, but the boys continued to dig deep and were ferocious on the line in both attack and defence. On the 15 minute mark, some brilliant last-ditch defending held the Dragons out from a score.
There was the tense atmosphere that you would expect from a Welsh derby, which was spilling into a few scuffles in the breaks in play. All in good spirits!
The next opportunity went to the visitors as a penalty gave them an extended spell of possession in the Ospreys redzone. But, the boys stood firm and forced a handling error from quick linespeed.
TRY FOR THE OSPREYS! The forwards did great work to steal a lineout in midfield which put the Dragons on the back foot. Then the backs worked the ball out wide and Foketi sent through a grubber kick that caused havoc in the Dragons backfield. Reuben Morgan-Williams was once again on the move as he recovered the ball and sprinted his way to the score. Dan Eds converted. Ospreys 14 - 0 Dragons.
The pack was winning the battle of the breakdown, turning multiple balls over at ruck time and giving the backs an excellent platform to launch their attacks from.
TRY FOR THE OSPREYS! Captain Sam Parry in for his 50th Ospreys try! In typical fashion, the Ospreys went to the maul from a lineout after an excellent kick to touch from Dan Edwards and the drive went over in seconds. Conversion missed in the swirling winds. Ospreys 19 - 0 Dragons.
With the clock in the red and a tap and go on the five, =-Dragons sent it through their pack before working it wide to Rio Dyer, who touched down for their first score. Ospreys 19 - 7 Dragons..
A super first half from the Ospreys, despite the stormy conditions.
HALF TIME: OSPREYS 19 - 7 DRAGONS
Ospreys didn't let the end of the first half effect them as they came out swinging in the second. They started sharply and began to apply pressure on the home side, enjoying a lengthy spell in the the Dragons 22.
TRY FOR THE OSPREYS! The pack made the pressure count, going to the maul and sending Sam Parry over. He was held up, but the maul was deemed to have been brought down illegally and the penalty try was awarded, alongisde a yellow card. Dan Edwards converted. Ospreys 26 - 7 Dragons.
The next opportunity of the game went to the Dragons, but once again they were unable to break down the Ospreys redzone defence and the boys were able to clear their lines.
TRY FOR THE OSPREYS! Chalk another one up to the driving maul. This time Sam Parry passed to Ross Moriarty who punched through a gap and over the line. Another Moriarty scores at St. Helen's! Ospreys 31 - 7 Dragons.
As the second half progressed, Dragons found themselves in a few promising positions with the ball, but relentless work in the collision from the Ospreys pack meant that they unable to build any momentum. The Ospreys continued to frustrate the Dragons at the breakdown, forcing multiple turnovers with their backs against their tryline.
With just over 15 minutes to go the visitors were finally able to get that elusive try, with Tuitunaki finding his way through a half gap near the line. De Beer converted. Ospreys 31 - 14 Dragons.
Not long after the Dragons score, the visitors were reduced to 14 for again. A high tackle saw Aneurin Owen make his way to the bin.
That was to be it for scoring opporunities. Opsreys had a few chances in the dying minutes, but it was smiles all round when Ben Whithouse blew the whistle to call a close on our first game at St Helen's and his final game as the man in the middle.
What a night, Ospreys! Five points secured in a bonus point win at our new home.
FULL TIME: OSPREYS 31 - 14 DRAGONS
We're finally home! Now it's time to do it all again next week.
You can still grab your tickets for another Welsh Derby as we welcome Cardiff for a Fight Night Fright Night on Halloween, kick off 7:45pm.
