Scarlets 16 - 17 Bristol

● full_time 80 minutes

06 Dec 2025

Stage: Pool 4 Round 1

Parc y Scarlets

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😭 2

The match was a tightly contested affair at Parc y Scarlets, where Bristol Bears narrowly defeated Scarlets 17-16. Viliame Mata was instrumental for Bristol, scoring two early tries and contributing significantly to their lead. Scarlets responded well, with Gareth Davies crossing for a try and Sam Costelow adding crucial penalties. A yellow card for Mata in the first half allowed Scarlets to capitalize and narrow the gap. Despite strong performances from Costelow and Davies, the home team fell just short. Late in the game, Louis Rees-Zammit's try helped secure Bristol's victory. The match showcased excellent defensive plays and resilience from both sides, ultimately resulting in a thrilling finish.

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Weather

Temperature: 10.4°C (Feels like 4.0°C) Condition: PartlyCloudy Wind: 23.6 km/h, gusting to 42.9 km/h Humidity: 84% Cloud Cover: 51%

Highlights

Events

0' kickoff
2' try Viliame Mata
3' conversion Sam Worsley
17' try Viliame Mata
23' penalty Sam Costelow
23' substitution Archer Holz
26' yellow_card Viliame Mata
32' try Gareth Davies
33' conversion Sam Costelow
36' yellow_card_complete Viliame Mata
40' half_time
40' second_half
47' substitution Johnny Williams
49' penalty Sam Costelow
49' substitution Gabriel Oghre
52' penalty Sam Costelow
52' substitution Max Lahiff
52' substitution Viliame Mata
52' substitution Ellis Genge
52' substitution Ryan Elias
54' try Louis Rees-Zammit
62' substitution Sam Costelow
68' substitution Sam Worsley
72' substitution Kieran Marmion
73' substitution Gareth Davies
73' substitution Santiago Grondona
75' substitution Jake Ball
75' substitution Kemsley Mathias
80' full_time