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Ultimate Rugby Mar 3

Scrum to Cadriff on the Ospreys 10m line. Can they make something of this attacking platform

Ultimate Rugby Mar 3

It is remarkable that Cardiff simply can not hold on to the ball for any length of time. It's been a very bleak evening for them so far

Ultimate Rugby Mar 3

Nigel Owens pings Josh Navidi for a dangerous entry to a ruck and Biggar extends the Ospreys' lead to 18 points. 27-9

Ultimate Rugby Mar 3

TRY OSPREYS. Rhys Webb has been a live wire all evening and try is just reward for the scrum half. The number 9 snipes round the side of the ruck and sells a dummy to the cardiff defender before bundling his way over the line. Nigel Owens looks to the TMO for confirmation and the try is duely awarded. Biggar converts with ease. 24-9

Ultimate Rugby Mar 3
First Half Highlights
Ultimate Rugby Mar 3

Cardiff with a put into the LO just outside their own 22. The blues are playing the ball too far behind the gain line and are struggling under the host's defensive line speed.

Ultimate Rugby Mar 3

Osprey's under some pressure once again as the Blues look a rejuvenated side at the start of this second half. However they are still struggling to string together more then 5 or 6 phases of play which is killing their momentum

Ultimate Rugby Mar 3

The Blues with ball in hand just outside the Ospreys 22. Possession is won back for the hosts however and Biggar clears down field

Ultimate Rugby Mar 3

We are back up and running here in the Liberty Stadium

Ultimate Rugby Mar 3

The whistle goes for half time and both teams make their way in from the pouring rain. As previously mentioned, the ospreys have been the far superior side in the first 40 with a staggering 81% of the territory. Arguably a much better reflection of how this game is playing out then the score board. The Blues will be happy to be only down by 8 points. A strong scrum and Davies's boot have kept the visitor's hopes alive. The osprey's back line have been particularly impressive here this evening with stand out performances from Webb, Davies and Natogo. Stay tuned for the second half!