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Cardiff triumphs over Scarlets in opening Welsh derby match

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Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Cardiff triumphs over Scarlets in opening Welsh derby match
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Cardiff secured a victory against Scarlets in their first United Rugby Championship (URC) Welsh derby of the season in Llanelli. The final score was Cardiff 21, Scarlets 15. Cardiff's tries came from Dan Thomas, Taine Basham, and Evan Lloyd, with effective driving line-outs contributing to their success. Scarlets initially held the lead with tries from Joe Roberts and Blair Murray but managed only a second-half penalty from Joe Hawkins. The match was attended by 7,073 fans, with both teams facing several key injuries affecting their line-ups.

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  • •Scarlets scored first with tries from Roberts and Murray.
  • •Cardiff responded with three tries from Thomas, Basham, and Lloyd.
  • •Attendance was noted at 7,073 fans in Llanelli.
  • •Eddie James starred for Scarlets despite the loss.
  • •Cardiff remains a contender following a playoff appearance last season.
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  • 9:01 PMYahoo Sports — Cardiff seal opening Welsh derby win over Scarlets
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Cardiff triumph in the first United Rugby Championship (URC) Welsh derby of the season by beating Scarlets in Llanelli.

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