Welsh rugby’s weekend: Farewells, injuries and URC play-off bids

Ospreys fans have long known that British and Irish Lions star Morgan and fellow Wales co-captain Dewi Lake would be leaving at the end of the season.

It was announced in December that Morgan and hooker Lake would leave to join Prem side Gloucester for the 2026-27 season.

Their decision was influenced by the current uncertainty around the long-term future of the four regions as a factor in the pair’s departure.

Morgan underlined his talismanic status for Ospreys, and showed how much he will be missed, by scoring the winning try as Ospreys edged Scarlets 27-20 in a fierce Welsh derby at the Brewery Field in Bridgend.

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

“My time here has been great. I’ve loved playing here and I’ve always said this group of boys are special. I’m grateful to everyone at the club, I’ve loved it.

“But I’m not finished 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 Scarlets and in fairness they were very good.

“But I was proud of the boys’ effort throughout the 80 minutes and to dig out the win in the end.”

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

“It was a special occasion for me tonight being my last home game here. I think going into next year, [there are] plenty of positives for the Dragons,” said the 28-year-old.

“Hopefully they keep the momentum going from what we’ve done this year because we’ve had some real good wins over the course of the season.

“Hopefully they can give the fans more to get behind next year.”

Wainwright ended his time surrounded by Dragons supporters, allowed onto the pitch to give him a heart-felt send-off.