We are under way at Scotstoun.

Ospreys with a daft penalty for not rolling away after just 40 seconds.

Dragons could have slotted an early three but instead opt to get the driving line-out - a major weapon against Scarlets - rumbling.

They kick to the 22.

Irish referee Robbie Jenkinson blows his whistle and Dragons fly-half Tinus de Beer gets us under way on a crisp Newport night.

Ospreys defending the North Terrace.

The last time these sides met was in the URC quarter-final here in May, Glasgow were pushed all the way by a dogged Connacht side.

It could be a similar type of game this evening, with Warriors looking to register their first home win of the season after last weekend's draw 33-33 draw here against Ulster.

It's been wet and windy this evening in Glasgow, but the showers have eased for the time being, so let's hope we get to see some running rugby.

The teams are just making their way onto the field.

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This Welsh derby kicks off at the same time as a fascinating fixture in Scotland, where Glasgow host Connacht.

BBC Sport Scotland's Andy Burke will be keeping you updated with events at Scotstoun Stadium.

The Warriors won at Munster but then drew at home to Ulster in round two. How will they fare against a third Irish opponent?

Connacht were convincingly beaten by Stormers in Galway but responded strongly last Friday to edge out Benetton in Treviso.

Some stats courtesy of the URC:

• Dragons are unbeaten in their last three Welsh derbies since Cardiff defeated them 24-17 in October 2025.
• Ospreys are unbeaten in their last three clashes with Dragons since the men from Gwent won 23-21 at Rodney Parade in the opening round of 2024/25.
• Ospreys have not won at Rodney Parade since a 27-23 victory in September 2021.

Head to head record: Dragons 15 wins, Ospreys 30 wins, two draws.

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Speaking of Koroibete, there is some serious talent in both back threes this evening.

Dragons wings Rio Dyer and Anzelo Tuitavuki have started the season very impressively - they have a nice balance of raw speed and big ball-carrying ability.

Koroibete and Keelan Giles will hope to provide that for Ospreys, with Tom Rogers shifting back to full-back.

He made the move from Scarlets in the summer in a bid to make a real push for the 15 jersey with Wales.

Huw Anderson, who scored against Scarlets, gets another chance for Dragons at full-back.

He is an elusive runner and a real counter-attacking threat while co-captain Angus O'Brien returns from a leg injury at full-back to cover 10 and 15.

Which back three will cause the most damage with ball in hand tonight?

Filo Tiatia and Mark Jones were both full of respect for their opponents when carrying out their midweek media commitments.

Dragons boss Tiatia said: "Ospreys have finished their short tour to Africa and we've watched their games closely.

"One thing is evident: they scrap and they fight. It will no different this Friday night."

Dragons started with a draw at Benetton and beat Scarlets last weekend.

Ospreys head coach Mark Jones said: "Filo and his team are doing well and they have grown their squad.

"You can see they've invested heavily in their squad over the last couple of seasons. Just look at their front row they're three deep with international players.

"That just shows you the depth they've created as a region, and as a result their performances have improved.

"I've been really impressed with with what they've done. Confidence will be high there and rightly so."

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I remember covering the 2022 derby between Dragons and Ospreys when Ben Carter was the best lock on the pitch at Rodney Parade despite being alongside Will Rowlands and up against Alun Wyn Jones and Adam Beard.

Carter had a breakthrough season at Test level last year to establish himself as Daf Jenkins' partner in the second row.

He has long been an influential figure at Dragons and the quiet forward from Caldicot leads by example, with plenty more growth in his game.

"What Ben brings to the group is that he is a very humble man, but he also brings class, quality and just wanting to improve," said head coach Filo Tiatia.

"He leads from the front, doesn't talk too much but when he does talk the group listen.

"He has worked hard on coming back from the injury he had with Wales.

"He played 80 minutes last week when he had not done any pre-season games.

"He just turned up and just said to me he was ready to go. I told him after the game, that I was thinking of taking him off and he was very disappointed hearing that.

"Ben's mentality is that he is a proud Welshman and that means he will scrap and fight.

"This guy has a lot of it and that's why he's one of our captains."

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Former Australia wing Marika Koroibete makes his Ospreys debut for the visitors.

Head coach Mark Jones gave 27 players starting chances in South Africa against Sharks and Lions.

Another ex-Wallaby, Liam Wright, makes his third start on the spin and is proving to be an influential figure at blind-side.

Ospreys have gone with a hefty back row that also features Ross Moriarty and Morgan Morris, with Morgan Morse to come from the bench.

Ospreys: Rogers; Koroibete, Boshoff, K Williams, Giles; Edwards, Hardy; G Thomas, Parry (capt), Botha, R Davies, Smith, Wright, Moriarty, Morris.

Replacements: Daniel, Thomas, Henry, L Jones, Morse, Morgan-Williams, Creighton, Foketi.

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Dragons head coach Filo Tiatia has made three changes, none of them enforced.

After two appearances off the bench, Che Hope gets the start at scrum-half ahead of Rhodri Williams.

Fetuli Paea comes in for fellow Tonga international Fine Inisi at outside centre while Harry Beddall gets the nod at open-side flanker instead of Thomas Young.

Young was meant to join Williams and Inisi among the replacements but misses out with a niggle.

His spot goes to Sam Scarfe, who came through as a flanker before being turned into a hooker. He'll cover the back row tonight.

Dragons: Anderson; Dyer, Paea, Owen, Tuitavuki; de Beer, Hope; Martinez, Dee, Hunt, S Davies, Carter (capt), Lewis-Hughes, Beddall, Keddie.

Replacements: Coghlan, R Jones, Coleman, Langton-Cryer, Scarfe, R Williams, O'Brien, Inisi.

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Good evening from Newport.

Just six days ago Rodney Parade was rocking after Dragons' six-try win against Scarlets.

They will try to make it a double over west Wales when hosting an Ospreys side who are fresh back from South Africa.

Mark Jones' men were in Johannesburg last Saturday and had no time to lick their wounds after a tough defeat by Lions.

They return to Wales for what promises to be a feisty fixture to get round three of the United Rugby Championship under way.

It's not long until kick-off, let's have a look at the teams...