Scarlets and Dragons share spoils in URC finale
Scarlets and Dragons played out a nine-try draw in their United Rugby Championship finale, finishing on equal league points. Scarlets ended above Dragons in the standings due to having one more win over the season. The match featured standout performances, including two tries from Taine Plumtree and a final appearance for Aaron Wainwright before his move to Leicester.
- ▪Scarlets and Dragons drew 35-35 in a high-scoring URC finale in Llanelli.
- ▪Taine Plumtree scored two tries and was named player of the match for Scarlets.
- ▪Dragons finished as the lowest-placed Welsh team but avoided the league's bottom spot by finishing above Zebre.
- ▪Aaron Wainwright scored a try in his final appearance for Dragons before joining Leicester.
- ▪Both teams celebrated departing players, including Jake Ball, who retired after the match.
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