Scarlets 24 - 28 Cardiff

Full time

18 Apr 2026

Stage: Regular Season Round 15

Parc y Scarlets

Cardiff Rugby triumphed over Scarlets with a final score of 28-24 in a closely contested URC match at Parc y Scarlets. Cardiff struck early with a try from Thomas, converted by Sheedy, putting them ahead 7-0. Scarlets responded with three quick tries from Plumtree, Williams, and Blacker, showcasing their attacking prowess. However, Cardiff's Sebastian answered back with a crucial try, leveling the score late in the game. A late surge saw Cardiff score a final try from Sebastian, securing their victory despite Scarlets' efforts. Sheedy's consistent kicking played a pivotal role, converting five tries for Cardiff. The match highlighted the tenacity of both teams, but ultimately, Cardiff emerged victorious in a thrilling encounter.

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Where to watch in: Ireland, United Kingdom

Weather

Temperature: 12.7°C (Feels like 10.3°C) Condition: MostlyClear Wind: 17.1 km/h, gusting to 29.7 km/h Humidity: 63% Cloud Cover: 26%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
5'

Substitution

Joe Roberts on for Ellis Mee · Scarlets
9'

Try

Ben Thomas · Cardiff

0 - 7
9'

Conversion

Callum Sheedy · Cardiff

0 - 2
22'

Try

Taine Plumtree · Scarlets

5 - 7
40'

Substitution

Harri O'Connor on for Archer Holz · Scarlets
Halftime 5 - 7
Second Half
44'

Substitution

Ioan Lloyd on for Mason Grady · Cardiff
45'

Try

Johnny Williams · Scarlets

10 - 7
46'

Conversion

Joe Hawkins · Scarlets

12 - 7
47'

Try

Dane Blacker · Scarlets

17 - 7
48'

Substitution

Dan Thomas on for Alex Mann · Cardiff
52'

Substitution

Danny Southworth on for Rhys Barratt · Cardiff
52'

Substitution

Javan Sebastian on for Keiron Assiratti · Cardiff
53'

Try

Blair Murray · Scarlets

22 - 7
54'

Conversion

Joe Hawkins · Scarlets

24 - 7
57'

Substitution

Josh Morse on for Kemsley Mathias · Scarlets
57'

Substitution

Marnus van der Merwe on for Ryan Elias · Scarlets
58'

Substitution

Dafydd Hughes on for Liam Belcher · Cardiff
58'

Substitution

Taine Basham on for Alun Lawrence · Cardiff
66'

Substitution

Archie Hughes on for Tom Rogers · Scarlets
69'

Yellow Card

Taine Plumtree · Scarlets
69'

Substitution

Ellis Bevan on for Johan Mulder · Cardiff
69'

Substitution

Rory Thornton on for George Nott · Cardiff
70'

Try

Javan Sebastian · Cardiff

24 - 12
71'

Conversion

Callum Sheedy · Cardiff

24 - 14
74'

Substitution

Dan Davis on for Jarrod Taylor · Scarlets
76'

Conversion

Callum Sheedy · Cardiff

24 - 21
76'

Try

Cameron Winnett · Cardiff

24 - 19
77'

Yellow Card

Blair Murray · Scarlets
77'

Conversion

Callum Sheedy · Cardiff

24 - 23
79'

Yellow Card Complete

Taine Plumtree · Scarlets
80'

Try

Javan Sebastian · Cardiff

24 - 28
Fulltime 24 - 28

Player ratings

Scarlets

15 Blair Murray 6.7
14 Tom Rogers 7.5
13 Eddie James 6.2
12 Johnny Williams 7.3
11 Ellis Mee –
10 Joe Hawkins 5.8
9 Dane Blacker 6.6
1 Kemsley Mathias 6.7
2 Ryan Elias 7.5
3 Archer Holz 6.0
4 Sam Lousi 6.7
5 Max Douglas 6.3
6 Taine Plumtree 6.2
7 Jarrod Taylor 7.0
8 Fletcher Anderson 7.0
16 Marnus van der Merwe 6.4
17 Josh Morse 6.1
18 Harri O'Connor 5.6
19 Jac Price –
20 Dan Davis –
21 Archie Hughes 5.8
22 Carwyn Leggatt-Jones –
23 Joe Roberts 6.1

Cardiff

15 Cameron Winnett 8.1
14 Jacob Beetham 6.7
13 Ben Thomas 6.1
12 Rory Jennings 6.9
11 Mason Grady 7.3
10 Callum Sheedy 6.8
9 Johan Mulder 7.1
1 Rhys Barratt 6.9
2 Liam Belcher 7.2
3 Keiron Assiratti 5.8
4 Josh McNally 6.6
5 George Nott 7.2
6 Alex Mann 6.4
7 James Botham 7.2
8 Alun Lawrence 7.0
16 Dafydd Hughes 6.8
17 Danny Southworth 6.8
18 Javan Sebastian 7.2
19 Rory Thornton 6.3
20 Dan Thomas 6.2
21 Taine Basham 6.4
22 Ellis Bevan 6.0
23 Ioan Lloyd 6.8