Welsh rugby weekend: farewells, injuries and URC play-off bids

Ospreys fans have long known that British and Irish Lions star Morgan and fellow Wales vice-captain Dewey Lake will leave at the end of the season.

This was announced in December Morgan and Hooker Lake will be gone Love to join side Gloucester for the 2026–27 season.

They had a decision Affected by current uncertainty The pair’s departure revolves around the long-term future of the four regions.

Morgan underlined his talismanic status for the Ospreys, and scored the winning try to show how much he will be missed. Ospreys edge Scarlets 27-20 In a fierce Welsh derby at Brewery Field in Bridgend.

“It’s a great feeling to try and win my last home game for the Ospreys and get a really special win,” the flanker told S4C afterwards.

“I’ve had a great time here. I’ve loved playing here and I’ve always said this group of lads is special. I’m grateful to everyone at the club, I’ve loved it.

“But I’m not done yet. We’ve still got Leinster so I’m looking forward to coming back on Monday for another week with them before my last game.

“We knew it was going to be a tough game against the Scarlets and in fairness they were very good.

“But I’m proud of the lads’ effort in the 80 minutes and the win in the end.”

Fellow Wales back-rower Wainwright was unable to pull off a similar fairytale ending in his last game at Rodney Parade before joining Leicester, as The Dragons succumbed to Edinburgh 24-15.

“My last home game here tonight was a special occasion for me. I think there are a lot of positives for the Dragons next year (here),” said the 28-year-old.

“Hopefully they can keep up the momentum from what we’ve done this year because we’ve had some really good wins during the season.

“Hopefully they can give fans something more to go back to next year.”

Wainwright finished his time surrounded by Dragons supporters, allowed to take to the pitch to give a heart-felt farewell.