Scarlets and Dragons share spoils in URC finale
Scarlets and Dragons played to a thrilling 35-35 draw in the United Rugby Championship finale. Both teams scored a total of nine tries, with standout performances from Scarlets' Taine Plumtree and Dragons' Angus O'Brien. Despite the draw, Dragons finished the season as the lowest-ranked Welsh region, while Scarlets ended just above them in the standings.
- ▪Scarlets and Dragons shared a 35-35 draw in the URC finale.
- ▪Taine Plumtree scored two tries and was named player of the match.
- ▪The Dragons finished the season as the bottom Welsh region despite a much improved performance.
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Scarlets and Dragons share spoils in URC finaleImage source, Huw Evans Picture AgencyImage caption, Taine Plumtrees started for Wales in the 2026 Six Nations Published15 May 2026Updated 11 minutes agoUnited Rugby ChampionshipScarlets (14) 35Tries: Plumtree 2, Macleod, Taylor, Page Cons: Hawkins 5Dragons (22) 35Tries: Young, Coghlan, Wainwright, penalty try Cons: O'Brien 2 Pens: O'Brien 3Scarlets and Dragons shared the spoils with a thrilling nine-try derby draw in the United Rugby Championship (URC) finale.Dragons finish the season as the bottom Welsh region but number eight Aaron Wainwright at least scored a try in his final game before leaving for Leicester.There were further scores from flanker Thomas Young, hooker Brodie Coghlan, a penalty try and 13 points from full-back Angus…
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