Wales' season has finally finished, and what a match that was to round it off.

It has been a difficult year for Warren Gatland's side, who had lost nine straight games before this win over Queensland Reds.

It was almost a 10th straight loss, with Reds hooker Richie Asiata scoring a hat-trick of tries from driving mauls and Mac Grealy scoring two late tries.

But Kieran Hardy's 79th-minute try proved decisive.

The margin of victory could not have been slimmer, but Wales probably won't be concerned about that having finally returned to winning ways.

Fiji are up next for Wales, but that is a few months away yet. Now it is time for the Wales players to have a long-awaited rest.

And after today's pulsating contest, I think a lot of us observers are ready for one too.

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Queensland Reds captain Jock Campbell told Sky Sports: "It's kind of the story of our season, losing on the bell like that.

"It was awesome, it was fun to play in. The crowd were awesome, it was really enjoyable.

"In the first half we probably overplayed a little bit but I think we got a little bit more used to their rush defence in the second half.

"With our boys at the Wallabies, it gives other boys a chance."

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Wales captain Gareth Davies told Sky Sports:

“It was a good game of rugby to watch I am sure. It was a little bit too close at the end for our liking, but in fairness to the Reds they gave us a hell of a game.

“We knew all week this wasn’t going to be an easy fixture and we probably trained harder this week than we did for the two Tests against Australia.

“We expected a tough game and that’s what the Reds gave us.

“Some new players had an opportunity, some new combinations. [It was] a little bit sticky in places, especially in that first half our discipline let us down massively.

“But thankfully we won the game in the end.”

Queensland Reds wing Mac Grealy told Sky Sports: "We said at half-time that we felt we were really in that.

"It was just about coming back out there and playing our game.

"We just knew if we stuck to that, we'd give ourselves a chance, and we did give ourselves a chance.

"At the end of the day, they were better in that clutch moment.

"It was just a great atmosphere here at Suncorp, a lot of fans turned out, it's good to be a part of."

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Wales replacement hooker Dewi Lake told Sky Sports: "We've been struggling to get over the line and get that win. It's excellent to get that tonight.

"The Reds boys played outstanding, out of their skin, their driving maul was brilliant.

"One thing we've been very good at this tour is staying in games and working hard until the last minute, that proved evident tonight by scoring on the buzzer.

"Thank you to the supporters for sticking by us through tough times, hopefully this will give us a great drive going into the Autumn Internationals and next year.

"Stick with us, we've shown what we will bring in this tour, thanks for the support, we'll give it back to you."

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Andrew Richards
BBC Sport Wales in Brisbane

What a breathless finish! That could have gone either way up until the final second but they have done just enough to clinch a win and end the tour on a high note.

After all the talk about Wales learning to close out games, Warren Gatland will be pleased to see his side do just that.

So many highlights to reflect on.

A debut try for Regan Grace, a hat-trick for Reds hooker Richie Asiata, two outstanding tries for Reds wing Mac Grealy and of course the late winner for Kieran Hardy.

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Some had suggested this game was a dead rubber, but it certainly did not play out as one!

Both sides gave it their absolute all.

Wales' losing streak is over!

They win a penalty at the breakdown, and that is that.

Warren Gatland can finally celebrate a win in 2024.

They have been pushed all the way by Queensland Reds, what a fantastic game of rugby.

The Reds regather possession!

It is still there to be won for Queensland.

What a game this has been.

Sam Costelow misses the conversion.

Wales lead by one point.

The kick-off will be taken.

Dewi Lake seems to make a metre more than any other Welsh player with every carry.

Wales are down to the five-metre line once again.

Under three minutes left to play.

Wales are into the Reds' 22.

A try would likely win it.

Grandstand finish!

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This stadium has erupted with noise a couple of times in the last few minutes. Once for that superb score by Mac Grealy and again just then as the Reds win a penalty with Wales desperately close to their try line.

The crowd can sense they are on the verge of an historic win unless Wales can spoil the party.

The ball is back in Welsh hands, and they are building phases and gradually moving forward once again.

Penalty to Reds, welcome to Queensland Matt Gibbon!

That could be a match-winning jackal from the new Queensland prop.

Is he supporting his own weight? Debatable. But he has won the penalty and Queensland clear deep into the Welsh half.

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Wales are within a couple inches.

Dewi Lake is on for Wales, and already making his presence felt with big carries.

Rio Dyer gets a hand to the kick-off and flicks the ball back towards Welsh shirts who gather possession.

It is Wales on the attack now, and they are already deep inside the Reds' 22.

What a finish we have in Brisbane.