Walsh sparks Ospreys

URC Friendlies

THE Ospreys continued their pre-season preparations with a slender 28-26 victory over Cardiff.

Cardiff led at half-time thanks to tries from Liam Belcher and James Botham but a more experienced Ospreys second-half side, battled back with Jack Walsh creating one and scoring another, with Keelan Giles and Dom Morris also on the scoresheet.

The Blue and Blacks snatched a fourth try thanks to Theo Cabango late on but Arwel Robson’s touchline conversion sailed left of the uprights.

The Dragons secured an impressive 31-24 win over their rivals the Scarlets at Parc y Scarlets. Steff Hughes (2), Jared Rosser, Jordan Williams and Luke term,” said Yendle scored the tries in a victory that was built on an all-action display both in attack and defence. Taine Plumtree, Kieran Hardy, Eddie James and Tomi Lewis crossed for the home side.

Leinster were beaten 2414 away at Castres. Tries from Jason Jenkins and Luke McGrath, along with conversions from Sam Prendergast and Harry Byrne were not enough as Castres came out on top with tries from Gauthier Doubrère’s and Adrien Tafanel’s and 14 points from the boot of Pierre Popelin.

Dan McFarland’s Ulster marked the club’s first ever visit to a GAA venue with a with a 19-14 win over Glasgow in Cavan. Dave Ewers was player of the match and it was the former Exeter flanker who scored the opener with further tries from James Hume and Tom Stewart.

Edinburgh ran in five tries to win 31-5 over Bath at Hive Stadium. Sean Everitt’s side proved too strong with Paddy Harrison (2), Tom Dodd, Ben Vellacott and Adam Mc-Burney all grabbing tries. Stand-off Cammy Scott added six points from the tee, while Bath hit back through a well-worked try from centre Max Wright.

The Stormers beat the Sharks 33-21 with tries from Dan du Plessis, Angelo Davids (2), Ruhan Nel and Warwick Gelant as the hosts came from 21-7 down.

Benetton ran out 26-22 winners against Zebre.