OSPREYS’ LATE SHOW STUNNER FOR GUNNERS
EDiNBURGH 21 OSPREYS 22
Matt Scott went over twice at Murrayfield – only for the Ospreys to stun the Gunners with a last-gasp penalty.
The home troops were on course to claim a morale-boosting win in the approach to Pro14 hostilities.
But Cai Evans held his nerve to deny them two minutes from time.
Hooker Sam Parry had snatched an early lead for the visitors but the hosts responded with tries for Scott and Jamie Farndale – both converted by Jaco van der Walt.
The Welshmen struck after the restart with a Luke Morgan effort.
However, Scott then completed his double, with Simon Hickey banging over the extras.
Ospreys refused to buckle and Scott Otten’s score paved the way for a nervy last few minutes. Then Evans slotted his sickener.
GLASGOW 36 ULSTER 33
Warriors grabbed a confidence boost in the build up to the Pro14 campaign kick off.
Glasgow allowed the visitors to grab two early tries. However, some of the damage was repaired when they were awarded a penalty try. The hosts kept up the momentum as Rory Hughes cruised over from 45 metres, with Brandon Thomson’s conversion edging them in front.
A Thomson penalty stretched the lead at the interval.
Ulster were again out the blocks to claim touchdown No. 3.
Johnny Matthews hit back for the home troops – only for the Belfast side to earn a penalty try.
Glenn Bryce responded instantly with a try for Warriors. Then, in a dramatic finale, substitute Adam Nicol grabbed the clincher.
EDINBURGH Accies beat JedForest 38-33 at Riverside Park.
The capital outfit were in total control when a Nick Hall try put them 19 points ahead. However, the hosts refused to cave-in and two late scores almost turned the tide. Max Love was the main Accies hero with a touchdown double.
There was also a brace for Hawick’s Matty Carryer as they beat GHA 45-7 at Mansfield Park.
Selkirk were outplayed in every facet at Malleny Park, where Curry cruised to a 34-17 success.
Gregor Christie, Fergus Scott, Gregor Hunter, Steven Hamilton and Wallace Nelson claimed the home scores.
Marr grabbed seven tries in the 43-16 demolition job on Musselburgh at Fullerton.
Glasgow Hawks saw off the challenge of Aberdeen GR by 35-19.