Scarlets crush Newcastle but Costelow suffers injury concern
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 8:55 PM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026
Scarlets decisively lead Newcastle Red Bulls 47-14 in their European Challenge Cup match on October 16, 2026. Despite a strong performance with seven tries, Scarlets fly-half Sam Costelow limped off due to a hamstring issue after scoring the opening try. The team led 26-0 at halftime and continued to dominate, with two tries each from Macs Page and Fletcher Anderson. Former Scarlets fly-half Stephen Jones, now the Newcastle assistant coach, faced a challenging return to Llanelli as Newcastle's defeat marked their fourth in a row. The Scarlets will face a tough schedule ahead with matches in South Africa against Stormers and Bulls.
- •Scarlets scored 47 points and had seven tries in the match.
- •Costelow left the game with a hamstring injury before halftime.
- •Newcastle's Stephen Jones faced a tough match against his former team.
- •Scarlets led 26-0 at halftime and scored four tries in the second half.
- •Newcastle suffered their fourth consecutive defeat across competitions.
- 8:55 PMBBC Sport — Costelow injury worry for Wales as Scarlets thrash Newcastle
"Scarlets hammer Newcastle, but fly-half Sam Costelow gives Wales coach Steve Tandy an injury concern.
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