Summary

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  • Samson Lee, Steff Evans and James Davies scored first-half tries for Scarlets

  • Dragons replied with two of their own through Jared Rosser and Taine Basham

  • Johnny McNicholl sealed the bonus-point before Tom Rodgers and Dane Blacker also scored for Scarlets

  • Adam Warren scored a late consolation try for the Dragons, as Scarlets ended up winning 41-20

  1. Thank you and goodbye!published at 19:23 British Summer Time 29 August 2020

    FT: Dragons 20-41 Scarlets

    Rodney ParadeImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency

    That's what Saturdays are all about!

    Thanks for joining us for a thrilling Welsh derby which was in the balance for large parts of the afternoon.

    Safe to say the Scarlets' set-piece controlled the game but the Dragons will say things could have gone very differently if it wasn't for Rosser's disallowed try.

    A turning point in the game for sure, one which Wales centre Jamie Roberts describes as "an absolute shocker".

    That said it's hard to argue with Scarlets' overall superiority.

    We'll be doing it all again tomorrow as Cardiff Blues host Ospreys, but unusually we will be back at Rodney Parade while the Arms Park is being used as part of the Principality Stadium field hospital.

    Until then, stay safe and take care.

  2. Job done for Scarletspublished at 19:19 British Summer Time 29 August 2020

    FT: Dragons 20-41 Scarlets

    Scarlets head coach Glenn Delaney told Premier Sports: "It was a really tough game, we know they are a team that want to play with width and we learned a lot during today and applied it.

    "Now we've put ourselves in a position where we can get to the semi-final."

  3. Full-time - Dragons 20-41 Scarletspublished at 19:05 British Summer Time 29 August 2020

    Nine tries scored in a hugely entertaining Welsh derby!

    That’s two from two since the restart for Glenn Delaney’s side and now those from West Wales will be hoping the side from West of Ireland can do them a favour tomorrow.

    If Connacht can beat Munster the Scarlets will be into the Pro14 semi-finals.

    Scarlets celebrateImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency
  4. try

    Try - Dragons 20-41 Scarletspublished at 78 mins

    Adam Warren

    Adam Warren dives in out wide after a period of relentless pressure from the Dragons.

    The conversion is unsuccessful but the Dragons deserved their try.

  5. Postpublished at 77 mins

    Dragons 15-41 Scarlets

    The game has really opened up with three minutes on the clock. Dragons with the breakdown penalty opt for the attacking line-out.

  6. Postpublished at 74 mins

    Dragons 15-41 Scarlets

    Leon Brown in open play - what a sight to behold!

    Lovely flashes of play from the Dragons who are still on the hunt for the try-line.

  7. Job done for Scarletspublished at 73 mins

    Dragons 15-41 Scarlets

    The Scarlets have all-but secured the bonus point win needed if they're to have any shot of making the semi-finals.

    All eyes turn to Munster against Connacht tomorrow.

  8. try

    Converted Try - Dragons 15- 41 Scarletspublished at 18:53 British Summer Time 29 August 2020

    Dane Blacker, con Dan Jones

    The Scarlets are really turning it on in the final 15 minutes here. This time Tom Rogers turns provider to feed Dane Blacker who scores the visitors' sixth try of the evening!

    No mistakes with the conversion from Dan Jones this time.

  9. try

    Try - Dragons 15-34 Scarletspublished at 66 mins

    Tom Rogers

    A lovely offload from Steff Hughes sets up a try for Tom Rogers who crosses with his first touch of the game.

    Dan Jones unsuccessful with the conversion for the second time this evening.

  10. The Sheriff returns!published at 64 mins

    Dragons 15-29 Scarlets

    Ken Owens is recalled to the pitch on his 250th appearance after Javan Sebastian leaves the field with an injury.

  11. Postpublished at 63 mins

    Dragons 15-29 Scarlets

    Dragons immediately try to re-build pressure but concede another penalty at the breakdown.

  12. Penalty - Dragons 15-29 Scarletspublished at 61 mins

    Dan Jones

    It's three points to the Scarlets after the visitors are awarded a penalty in the opposition's 22.

    That gives Glenn Delaney's men a 14-point lead and turns the game on its head.

  13. Disallowed trypublished at 59 mins

    Dragons 15-26 Scarlets

    This seems harsh.

    Rosser is denied after TMO and referee Craig Evans decide Taine Basham interfered with Kieran Hardy's misplaced pass which led to the try.

    RefereeImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency
  14. Try Review - Hold on...published at 59 mins

    Dragons 15-26 Scarlets

    The TMO wants to have a look at the loose pass which led to the try...

  15. try

    Try - Dragons 20-26 Scarletspublished at 59 mins

    Jared Rosser

    It's end to end stuff in Rodney Parade. Rosser picks up a loose ball and goes the length of the field to score.

  16. Exciting playpublished at 57 mins

    Dragons 15-26 Scarlets

    Scarlets on the attack from deep find themselves metres short from scoring twice in two minutes!

  17. try

    Converted Try - Dragons 15-26 Scarletspublished at 55 mins

    Johnny McNicholl, con Dan Jones

    Johnny McNichollImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency

    A kick through by Dan Jones finds Johnny McNicholl who slides through for the Scarlets' fourth try.

    Jones slots home the conversion to put the Scarlets 11 points ahead.

  18. Turnover kingpublished at 54 mins

    Dragons 15-19 Scarlets

    Josh Macleod - who is way out ahead on the league's turnover chart this season - replaces James Davies in the back-row.

  19. Postpublished at 51 mins

    Dragons 15-19 Scarlets

    James Davies is pinged for being off his feet and the Dragons are now looking threatening in attack. It's some contest between Nick Tompkins and Johnny Williams in midfield.

    The home team haven't yielded any points while one man down as Harrison Keddie prepares to return to the pitch.

  20. Postpublished at 49 mins

    Dragons 15-19 Scarlets

    Ken Owens leaves the field on his 250th appearance to an audible applause from the small crowd.

    Steff Hughes assumes the Scarlets' captaincy.

    Rodney ParadeImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency