Summary

  • Ospreys qualify for the URC play-offs in eighth place after a dramatic 33-29 win over Cardiff at the Cardiff City Stadium

  • Ospreys will now face Munster at Thomand Park in the knockout stage of the competition

  • Earlier on Saturday, Scarlets scored four tries as they earned a bonus-point win over the Dragons.

  1. Goodbye for nowpublished at 19:43 1 June

    FT: Cardiff 29-33 Ospreys

    Luke Morgan of Ospreys celebrates with team mates after scoring a tryImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency

    Well that's it from Cardiff City Stadium.

    West proved best today as Scarlets and Ospreys triumphed over Dragons and Cardiff respectively.

    Scarlets end the season with bragging rights, but for Ospreys it's a much bigger prize.

    Their bonus-point win sees them scrape through to the United Rugby Championship play-offs in eighth place.

    So as the other three Welsh regions wind down after an incredibly long season, Ospreys have one last push as they head to Munster for a quarter-final next weekend.

    It was unlikely at the start of the day, but as we know in Welsh rugby, anything can happen.

    Sam Costelow of Scarlets and Will Reed of Dragons at full timeImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency
  2. Job donepublished at 19:38 1 June

    FT: Cardiff 29-33 Ospreys

    Ospreys head coach Toby Booth told BBC Two Wales: "I'm delighted, this is a massive credit to the boys, the organisation and the team, we found a way today.

    "I thought Cardiff had all the control in the first half, we couldn't get out. I think physically we then started to dominate, we know when we get towards that try line we can be dangerous and we were.

    "It wasn't the prettiest game in the world, but we got the job done and that's all that matters.

    "We need to enjoy this experience, when it gets to knockout rugby you just got to give it a shot don't you.

    "We want to test ourselves against the best and Munster are the best."

  3. 'When everyone writes us off, that's when we play our best'published at 19:30 1 June

    FT: Cardiff 29-33 Ospreys

    Justin Tipuric scores try for OspreysImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency

    Ospreys captain Justin Tipuric told BBC Two Wales: "Cardiff are a quality time, they play fast entertaining rugby.

    "I felt we played to our strengths well, we've managed to sneak into the play-offs which is fantastic.

    "When everyone writes us off, that's when we play our best rugby, I'm so pleased for the boys and for the fans, they've been great this year."

  4. Ospreys deliveredpublished at 19:26 1 June

    FT: Cardiff 29-33 Ospreys

    Ospreys prop Nicky Smith told BBC Two Wales: "My head is scrambled, there were a bit of nerves around the hotel when we found out we could do it, it's just credit to the boys, they've delivered today.

    "We knew how difficult the task was going to be today, Cardiff were fantastic.

    "I'm so proud of the boys, we deserve this."

    Nicky SmithImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency
  5. Ospreys are heading to Limerickpublished at 19:24 1 June

    FT: Cardiff 29-33 Ospreys

    Gareth Griffiths
    BBC Sport Wales at Cardiff City Stadium

    Ospreys will be heading to Limerick next weekend for the United Rugby Championship (URC) play-off quarter-final against Munster.

    In a remarkable turn of events, Toby Booth's side finished eighth and will play the top-of-the-table Munster men at their Thomond Park home.

  6. Postpublished at 19:23 1 June

    FT: Cardiff 29-33 Ospreys

    Gareth Delve
    Former Wales international on BBC Radio Wales

    The Ospreys have marched on today, they're into the knockout stages.

    What a game, this is what we want from regional rugby, a fantastic advert.

  7. Postpublished at 19:23 1 June

    FT: Cardiff 29-33 Ospreys

    Take a picture, Toby Booth is smiling.

    And rightly so, what a performance from his troops away from home.

  8. Postpublished at 19:21 1 June

    FT: Cardiff 29-33 Ospreys

    Tom Shanklin
    Former Wales international on BBC Radio 5 Live

    What an achievement from the Ospreys, they've found a way to grind out the result they needed.

    It's a fantastic result for Welsh rugby.

  9. Full-timepublished at 19:20 1 June

    FT: Cardiff 29-33 Ospreys

    Ospreys have done it.

    Cardiff put up a fight, but Toby Booth's side have got the bonus-point win and they are in the play-offs.

  10. Postpublished at 80 mins

    Cardiff 29-33 Ospreys

    Gareth Delve
    Former Wales international on BBC Radio Wales

    Cardiff probably deserved a bonus point from this game, they've pushed the Ospreys all the way today.

    A great finish there from Mason Grady.

  11. Converted try - Cardiff 29-33 Ospreyspublished at 80 mins

    Mason Grady, con Ben Thomas

    It's Cardiff who have the final say, it's a second of the game for Mason Grady.

    Thomas slots over the extras.

  12. Sin-bin - Cardiff 22-33published at 78 mins

    Rory Thornton

    It gets worse for Cardiff. Rory Thornton gets a yellow card and Cardiff will finish the game with 13 men.

  13. Penalty try - Cardiff 22-33 Ospreyspublished at 77 mins

    Ospreys take full advantage, and as Cardiff drag down the driving maul a penalty try is awarded.

    That should be that!

  14. Red card - Cardiff 22-26 Ospreyspublished at 76 mins

    Seb Davies

    It's a red card - there's direct contact with the head.

    There's a brief handshake between the players as Seb Davies leaves the pitch.

  15. Things getting heatedpublished at 77 mins

    Cardiff 22-26 Ospreys

    We've got a scuffle between the players now as things heat up.

    It's hard to see what has sparked it.

    It looks like Seb Davies is under the spotlight for a tackle on Owen Watkin.

    Time off has been called.

  16. Postpublished at 76 mins

    Cardiff 22-26 Ospreys

    Gareth Delve
    Former Wales international on BBC Radio Wales

    Ben Thomas has pulled the strings well for Cardiff today, weather it's at 10 or 12, he's put in a good shift.

  17. Postpublished at 75 mins

    Cardiff 22-26 Ospreys

    A huge sigh of relief for Ospreys fans.

    Cardiff are penalised for crossing and replacement fly-half Owen Williams has a chance to kick for touch and relieve some of the pressure.

  18. Postpublished at 72 mins

    Cardiff 22-26 Ospreys

    Tom Shanklin
    Former Wales international on BBC Two Wales

    Cardiff have not given up at all, brilliant try from Gabriel Hamer-Webb.

    How about this, it's going to go down to the wire, a nervous finish if you're an Ospreys fan.

  19. Postpublished at 72 mins

    Cardiff 22-26 Ospreys

    Cardiff win a penalty and kick deep into Ospreys territory.

    The home fans are loving this, are they going to spoil the party?

    Ospreys have eight minutes to protect a four point lead.

  20. Try - Cardiff 22-26 Ospreyspublished at 69 mins

    Gabriel Hamer-Webb, con Ben Thomas

    The replacement winger is not to be denied this time.

    It all started with great footwork from Ben Thomas who adds the touchline conversion.

    We have a grandstand finish here.