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Cardiff win Welsh derby at Scarlets

26 Sep 2026 2 minute read

Scarlets v Cardiff Rugby – United Rugby Championship – Efan Lloyd of Cardiff goes over for a try despite the tackle of Eddie James of Scarlets. Credit: Kian Abdullah, Huw Evans Picture Agency.

Nation.Cymru staff

Cardiff came out on top in the first Welsh derby of the season with a 21-15 victory at Scarlets.

The pivotal moment came late in the second half when full-back Blair Murray’s kick was deemed to have gone out on the full after hitting the touchline, confirmed by the television match official.

Cardiff took full advantage of the offensive position they were handed with Evan Lloyd diving over for the game’s fifth and final try.

Joe Roberts had given Scarlets, for whom vice-captain Ryan Elias made his 200th appearance, a sixth-minute lead before Dan Thomas was driven over from a maul.

Murray’s individual try put the hosts ahead again but Taine Basham touched down to give Cardiff a 14-12 half-time lead.

Scarlets regained the advantage with Joe Hawkins’ penalty before Lloyd had the final, decisive say.

Scarlets v Cardiff Rugby – United Rugby Championship – Ryan Elias of Scarlets runs at Liam Belcher and Ben Thomas of Cardiff. Credit: Kian Abdullah, Huw Evans Picture Agency.

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