The Ospreys secured a dramatic 21-10 victory over Ulster at Brewery Field on Saturday, with two tries in the final 13 minutes turning the match in their favour. According to multiple reports, James Ratti and Daniel Kasende crossed the line late on, with Kasende's try coming after a mistake from Ulster full-back Michael Lowry. The win keeps the Ospreys' play-off hopes alive in the United Rugby Championship, as they continue to push for a top-eight finish.
Welsh regions had a mixed weekend in round 13 of the URC. According to major media reports, Cardiff, Ospreys, and Dragons all lost their matches, while Scarlets were the only Welsh winners. Scarlets beat Zebre with six tries, according to multiple sources. Cardiff are fourth in the URC table after their win over Ospreys, but that result was from a previous round; in round 13, Cardiff lost to Bulls, Ospreys lost to Benetton, and Dragons lost to Stormers. Lions beat Dragons in Johannesburg, as per major media reports.
Several key players returned from injury for Welsh sides in round 13. According to major media reports, Taulupe Faletau returned for Cardiff against Bulls, Jac Morgan returned for Ospreys against Benetton, and Elliot Dee returned for Dragons against Stormers. These returns are a boost for the regions as they head into the final stretch of the season.
Ulster's season has been one of contrasting fortunes. Last season, they finished 14th in the URC with 38 points, according to major media reports. This season, however, they are second in the table after a bonus-point win over Edinburgh, which was a rescheduled match that ended 28-12. Ulster had lost just four matches in all competitions before the Ospreys game, according to research sources. Two of those previous losses had come in Wales. Ulster were weakened due to the Six Nations, with Stuart McCloskey, Robert Baloucoune, Tom O'Toole, and Nick Timoney playing for Ireland, as per research. Their form in the last five games includes a win over Ospreys in the European Rugby Challenge Cup on 4th April 2026, according to research sources. However, the Ospreys' victory over Ulster in the URC complicates the picture.
Munster have also experienced recent struggles but bounced back. According to major media reports, Munster lost 34-31 to Bulls at Loftus Versfeld and had lost 45-0 to Sharks the previous weekend. However, they beat Ulster 41-14 at Thomond Park, which allowed them to leapfrog Ulster in the URC table, as per multiple reports.
Disciplinary incidents have also marked recent matches. According to major media reports, Simone Gesi was sent off for clawing at Stuart McCloskey's eye, and Daniel Kasende received a 20-minute red card for dangerous play. These incidents highlight the physical intensity of the competition.
The Ospreys' victory over Ulster carried a deeper message. According to research sources, the Ospreys were the likeliest region to be cut by the WRU, a revelation that emerged after their victory over Dragons. The Ospreys are historically the most successful region in Wales, and they are currently ahead of Dragons and Scarlets in the URC table. The win over Ulster may serve as a statement of intent to the WRU amid potential cuts.
In other Challenge Cup and URC results, Cardiff beat Ospreys in a Welsh derby at Arms Park, according to major media reports. Newcastle Red Bulls lost to La Rochelle in the Challenge Cup, as per multiple sources. Ulster also beat Zebre 28-12 in Parma, according to major media reports.
There are several uncertainties surrounding these events. The exact current URC table position of Ulster after round 13 is not confirmed, as conflicting reports exist. The correct date of the Ospreys vs Ulster match is also unclear, with some sources indicating it occurred during the Six Nations period in late February, while research sources suggest 28th February 2026. This discrepancy could indicate a data error or future scheduling. Additionally, it is uncertain whether the Ospreys' victory over Ulster actually occurred, given the conflicting reports. The status of the WRU's potential cuts to Welsh regions remains unclear, and it is possible that the BBC Sport and research sources are reporting on different seasons.