Ospreys boost Challenge Cup hopes with win over Newcastle

Ospreys secured a bonus-point victory against Newcastle, winning 35-15 in Swansea. This win boosts their chances of qualifying for the Challenge Cup last 16, moving them to second in Pool 2 behind Montpellier. Jack Walsh scored two tries, while Sam Parry, Daniel Kasende, and Kieran Hardy added to the score. Dan Edwards contributed 10 points with his kicking. Newcastle, fielding a young team, could not qualify for the knockout stages after suffering their third defeat. Ospreys' performance followed a previous loss to Montpellier and a win against Lions. Head coach Mark Jones noted the importance of the match, while Newcastle's director Steve Diamond praised his team's effort despite the loss.