Summary

  • Liam Williams was sent off after joining fellow Wales internationals Jonathan Davies, Leigh Halfpenny, Johnny Williams and Gareth Davies in returning at Cardiff City Stadium

  • Richard Hodges took charge of Cardiff Blues ahead of Dai Young officially succeeding John Mulvihill next Monday

  • Keelan Giles returned from injury in the final quarter after almost 15 months for Ospreys at Dragons

  • The game ended in disappointment for Dragons as they failed to gain a losing bonus point

Live Reporting

Philip Marsh

  1. Blues make 11 changes from Ospreys defeat

    Cardiff Blues v Scarlets (19:35 GMT)

    Defence coach Richard Hodges will be in charge of Cardiff Blues this evening following the departure of head coach John Mulvihill.

    Wales fly-half Jarrod Evans is fit to return as one of 11 Cardiff Blues changes made by Hodges from their loss to Ospreys.

    Garyn Smith faces at least five months out after injuring his knee in that defeat and is replaced at centre by Willis Halaholo.

    Matthew Morgan is recalled at full-back with fellow Wales international Hallam Amos moving to the wing.

    The only forwards to keep their places are Josh Turnbull and Shane Lewis-Hughes in the back row, where they are joined by recent Wales debutant James Botham.

    Cardiff Blues: Matthew Morgan; Josh Adams, Rey Lee-Lo, Willis Halaholo, Hallam Amos; Jarrod Evans, Tomos Williams; Corey Domachowski, Liam Belcher, Dmitri Arhip, James Ratti, Cory Hill (capt), Shane Lewis-Hughes, James Botham, Josh Turnbull.

    Replacements: Ethan Lewis, Rhys Carre, Dillon Lewis, Seb Davies, Alun Lawrence, Lloyd Williams, Ben Thomas, Aled Summerhill.

    Richard HodgesHuw Evans Picture Agency

  2. Attention turns to the capital

    Cardiff Blues v Scarlets (19:35 GMT)

    Seven tries and real attacking intent from both sides was shown in the first Welsh derby of the day.

    Now it's the turn of Cardiff Blues and Scarlets to do battle, and kick-off at the Cardiff City Stadium is fast approaching.

    Let's take a look at how the teams line up today.

    Cardiff City StadiumHuw Evans Picture Agency

  3. Back-to-back derby wins for Ospreys

    FT: Dragons 20-28 Ospreys

    If you missed any of Ospreys' win against Dragons you can read the full match report from our reporter Gareth Griffiths here.

    Mat Protheroe tryHuw Evans Picture Agency

  4. Full-time - Dragons 20-28 Ospreys

    George North tryHuw Evans Picture Agency

    It looked for a second as if the Ospreys had a fourth try but it won't stand and it's all over at Rodney Parade.

    The Dragons had their spells and on another day could have come out on top, but handling errors and poor scrummaging from the hosts gave Ospreys the edge in a tight encounter.

    Mat Protheroe, George North and Scott Otten got the tries for the Ospreys, while Jared Rosser and Jamie Roberts crossed for Dragons.

    There was more good news for the Ospreys as they welcomed back Keelan Giles for the first time in around 15 months, while the Dragons will have to check on scrum-half Tavis Knoyle after he limped off late in the first-half.

    Time to catch our breath. Cardiff Blues host Scarlets next!

  5. Sin-bin

    Dragons 20-28 Ospreys

    The game is still going on as both sides go in search of a bonus point.

    Josh Lewis is sin binned though for a late challenge on Mat Protheroe, a disappointing end to his evening.

    Will the Ospreys get their fourth try?

  6. Dragons 20-28 Ospreys

    And the Ospreys have another penalty. Ill-discipline has once again been critical in the Dragons' downfall.

    30 seconds left on the clock.

  7. try

    Try - Dragons 20-28 Ospreys

    Scott Otten

    That's the try that should seal derby day victory.

    The Ospreys opt for the driving maul and they power over in the corner, Scott Otten touching the ball down for the crucial score.

    Stephen Myler misses the conversion, but the Ospreys still lead by two scores with less than two minutes left.

  8. The in-form centre in Wales right now?

    Dragons 20-23 Ospreys

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  9. Dragons 20-23 Ospreys

    Another scrum. Another Ospreys penalty.

    Stephen Myler kicks the penalty deep into the Dragons' 22. This could seal it for the visitors.

  10. Penalty - Dragons 20-23 Ospreys

    Stephen Myler

    Well it won't end 20-20 today but the Ospreys have taken a step towards victory through Stephen Myler's penalty.

    He's been perfect with the boot this evening.

    Can the Dragons hit back once more?

  11. try

    Converted try - Dragons 20-20 Ospreys

    Jamie Roberts, con Josh Lewis

    How about that for a quick reply?

    Jamie Roberts scores his fourth try of the season, powering over in typical fashion with a penalty advantage coming for the Dragons.

    Cast your minds back to the match between these two at the Liberty Stadium a few months ago. Remember the final score? 20-20 it finished on that day. Could we have a repeat here?

  12. Dragons 13-20 Ospreys

    George North stopped me in my tracks from telling you that Keelan Giles is on for the Ospreys, making his first appearance in nearly 15 months.

    The 22-year-old has been dogged by knee issues since October 2019 so it is great to see him back out on the rugby field.

  13. try

    Converted try - Dragons 13-20 Ospreys

    George North, con Stephen Myler

    We have waited almost 25 minutes for the first try of the second half but it was a beauty.

    George North starting off the attack before collecting the return pass on the inside from Owen Watkin to cross over and restore Ospreys' lead.

    Stephen Myler makes no mistake with the conversion. 15 minutes remain here.

  14. 'Dragons deserve to be level'

    Dragons 13-13 Ospreys

    Adrian Hadley
    Former Wales international on BBC Radio Wales

    It's no more than Dragons deserve for the pressure they've been putting on the Ospreys.

  15. Penalty - Dragons 13-13 Ospreys

    Josh Lewis

    The Dragons are on the move again and win another penalty in Ospreys territory.

    This time they opt to kick and Josh Lewis makes no mistakes with the relatively simple effort. All square again at Rodney Parade.

  16. Replacement

    Dragons 10-13 Ospreys

    Another change for the Dragons, Lloyd Fairbrother replaces Leon Brown.

  17. Dragons 10-13 Ospreys

    Another Dragons attack leads to another Dragons error, this time replacement scrum-half Rhodri Williams knocks the ball on after Aaron Wainwright's run.

    And from the resulting scrum the Ospreys win another penalty.

    Sloppy mistakes costing the Dragons early in the second half.

  18. Dragons 10-13 Ospreys

    Dragons come again, Josh Lewis offloads superbly to Brok Harris who strides into the Ospreys 22, pushing back Mat Protheroe in the process.

    Unfortunately though for the hosts a poor forward pass from Wales centre Nick Tompkins gives Ospreys the opportunity to clear once more.

  19. Dragons 10-13 Ospreys

    And from the resulting scrum the Ospreys pack win the penalty, Stephen Myler clears up to half-way and the visitors survive the early pressure from the Dragons.

  20. Dragons 10-13 Ospreys

    For the moment, no.

    This time Ospreys get the shove on at the driving maul and win the free-kick. Scrum to Ospreys.