Fraser Watson
BBC Sport Wales reporter

So, three URC games tonight, all graced with three dramatic finales.

In Cardiff, the home side looked to be cruising at 24-7 up but were left hanging on after a late Ospreys blitz. Still, Corniel van Zyls side have gone fourth in the table, temporarily at least, and remain on course for the play-offs.

For Dragons, their recent improvement reaches another milestone. That last-gasp David Richards try in Zebre meant a first away win in the URC since April 2022. Equally important, was seemingly no major injuries ahead of the Challenge Cup semi-final in Montpellier next Sunday.

It wasn't quiet in Edinburgh either, with the home side crossing five times to beat Sharks, but the South African side will leave Scotland with two points after their injury time try.

Been plenty to follow tonight, and we hope you have enjoyed the ride. Now go for a lie down everyone.

Full time scores:

Cardiff 24-21 Ospreys

Zebre 18-19 Dragons

Edinburgh 33-28 Sharks

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Dragons have won on the road for the first time in the URC since April 2022.

All their big guns also appear to have made it through unscathed ahead of the Challenge Cup semi-final at Montpellier.

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So close for Dragons but Thomas Young is held up over the line.

Looked a bit like he was rolled over by Zebre but they get away with it. Young hasn't got much from the officials this evening.

Dragons with a breakdown penalty in their own half and that provides the opportunity for a shot inside Zebre territory.

Angus O'Brien bangs it to 15 metres out. Can they steal the spoils?

A slight worry for Dragons with Jared Rosser going off clutching his hamstring.

The wing was hoping to put pressure on to be included in the semi-final line-up, although Rio Dyer and David Richards (or rested Fine Inisi) are in pole position for Montpellier.

Huw Anderson, a dangerous runner, comes on for the last quarter.

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The Cardiff fans are enjoying this one tonight.

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Meanwhile, it's a tight one in the clash at Hive Stadium.

Edinburgh and Sharks are locked at 14-14, with Ewan Ashman and Glen Young crossing for the hosts and Cammy Scott adding two conversions.

For the visitors, Edwill van der Merwe and Vincent Tshituka have touched down with Jean Smith doing the honours with the boot.

A relieved Gareth Griffiths didn't have to do a last minute re-write for the second week running.

You can read the final match report here.

Another blown opportunity in the 22 by Zebre, who have bossed this third quarter.

Dragons just haven't had enough of the ball or field position but they are still in this.

Filo Tiatia starting to empty his bench and will hope to avoid injury in the final quarter. Aaron Wainwright is still out there and Dragons will need him in Montpellier.

Fraser Watson
BBC Sport Wales reporter

There were times tonight when the contest seemed to stagnate, but just as we seemed to be meandering towards a low-key finish, a burst for the ages from Ospreys prop Cam Thomas sparked a frantic finish.

In the end, perhaps a result that will be tinged with disappointment for both sides. Cardiff got the win they needed to cement their play-off push, but their attacking play lacked accuracy in the final quarter and they missed out on a potentially crucial bonus point.

Ospreys are left to reflect on two yellow cards, a 20-minute red, and failing to mount any real sustained pressure until that late burst. They ended up coming close and taking a point themselves, but few can argue they merited the win.

Both still have much left to play for - Cardiff a top eight finish and Ospreys the Welsh Shield. Those respective quests will resume in a fortnight.

Zebre blow another chance in the 22 but were playing with penalty advantage.

Rather than go for it against 14 men they opt for the posts and Giacomo Da Re knocks it over.