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It was another engrossing Welsh derby here in Newport, but this time it was a victory for the west.

Dragons overpowered Scarlets last Saturday but Ospreys showed resilience to take the spoils in a topsy-turvy fixture.

There wasn't a lot to separate the sides on a night where the penalty counts were high and the driving line-outs rumbled forwards.

Meanwhile it was another win for Glasgow after they overcame Connacht at Scotstoun.

The Warriors, with a win at Munster and draw with Ulster, have made a strong start to their hunt for top spot and home advantage in the play-offs.

Back here in Wales, Dragons have one in each column now - W versus Scarlets, D at Benetton and L against Ospreys.

Mark Jones' men got their South African double-header out of the way and will now be feeling much happier after victory on Welsh soil.

They have an emotional return to St Helen's on the horizon - with Dragons the first visitors to the revamped and historic Swansea ground.

This is a game that could have gone either way and there is plenty more URC entertainment to come tomorrow.

But it is goodbye from an increasingly chilly Rodney Parade. Nos da.

Mr. Parry may well have had the nod himself, but instead the co-captain hands the prize over to winger Tom Rogers.

He was everywhere tonight and made some serious yards. In front of Steve Tandy too....

Ospreys hooker Sam Parry told S4C: "South Africa is a tough place to go and although we didn't get the results there were bits of our work we were really happy with.

"We spoke about it (Dragons). Obviously they are on a high and everybody is really happy with them so we knew we had to come up here with a big performance . We had a point to prove."

Ospreys number eight Morgan Morris told S4C:

"It's a good place to play rugby and a hard place to come and play rugby, so to come away with the win and maximum points, we are chuffed.

"Up front we really stood up to the challenge. Looking at their last two games, Dragons have been very good up front with their mauls and physicality around the park.

"Not only did we match that but we took it to another level and did them up front."

Dan Lancaster rounds off the scoring with a simple penalty in front of the posts in the final play as Glasgow take the bonus-point win.

It was a night for the rolling maul, with Warriors sending four of them thundering over the Connacht line. Josh McKay also scored a fabulous try.

Connacht battled hard and scored three tries of their own, but Warriors were good value for the win.

That's it for a captivating Welsh derby featuring plenty of driving line-outs and lots of swaps of the lead.

Ospreys get their season up and running with a first win at Rodney Parade since 2021.

The Dragons co-captain nails his kick, meaning Dragons get a pair of bonus points.

Ospreys claim the restart but are then penalised.

Angus O'Brien will go for goal.

Ospreys sneakily go for a move at the front of the line-out.

It works because Dragons are penalised for a deliberate knock-on.

No yellow card but Ospreys go into the 22 with the clock ticking...

Rio Dyer leaps high to claim the restart but Dragons cannot make a line break - or force a penalty.

Aneurin Owen puts a grubber through but it goes over the line for a drop-out.

Dragons smash at the defensive line from the next play but then are pinged for holding on.

Dragons are pushing for another score before an absolute shocker of a pass by Angus O'Brien.

It is hacked on by Tom Rogers, then kicked on again, but Aneurin Owen gets back to cover.

It's cleared but Ospreys are coming back at Dragons...

Ospreys stop the drive this time and force Dragons to hammer away with one-out carries.

HUGE turnover by Ospreys, with possibly Morgan Morris the man to win a penalty at the breakdown.

Still in the balance here in Newport.

How big a moment could that be?

Glasgow substitute Seb Stephen pounces on a loose ball from a lineout, exchanges passes with Rory Darge before breaking free up the touchline.

The hooker is absolutely wiped out by Josh Murphy, who takes him pretty high.

The referee after reviewing replays deems it foul play and shows Murphy the yellow card which will be under review.

Connacht down to 14. Might that shift the momentum back in Glasgow's favour?

That could be a huge moment.

Ospreys loose control of a ruck just outside Dragons 22 and it is turned over.

Angus O'Brien bangs an absolute peach of a 50-22.

Dragons will try to get their line-out rumbling again.

They win a penalty from the first effort and will go right into the corner.

Looks like we are about to go to uncontested scrums.

Dragons lost their starting props to injury in the first half and now Chris Coleman is down with a head injury.

Hooker Elliot Dee will come on for him. I think Dragons will remain at 15 men because it is an HIA.

Some tired bodies out there entering the final quarter but Ben Carter is still going strong.

The Wales lock looks sharp despite a huge carry from an interception, showing a big stride before Dragons kicked away possession.

Game in the balance.