Summary

  • Nine-man Swansea are knocked out of FA Cup 3-1 at Blackburn and Reading beat Cardiff City 2-1

  • European Challenge Cup: Blues beat Grenoble 28-3 and Dragons triumph 30-19 against Stade Francais

  • European Champions Cup: Ospreys lose 23-20 in Treviso. Scarlets are beaten 26-3 by Toulon.

  • Newport County lose 3-0 at Northampton, Wrexham draw 1-1 with Gateshead.

  1. Postpublished at 18:36 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2015

    Phil Bennett
    Former Wales and Lions captain

    He is human after all, Leigh Halfpenny.

    He's just pulled that kick wide of the post, but I think he's the best kicker in European rugby at the moment, possibly world rugby.

    But they want to stuff Scarlets now and put them out of the game, they're not concerned with kicks from pens.

  2. Postpublished at 18:36 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2015

    Let-off for Scarlets as they are pinged for off-side. The penalty is on the halfway line but in front of the posts, an area we're used to seeing Halfpenny slot them over but the Wales full-back misses for once.

    Priestland is limping a bit though, a concern for Scarlets who really need their fly-half general on the field for the remaining half-hour.

  3. Join the debate at #BBCSportWalespublished at 18:33 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2015

    Let's not forget there has also been a full schedule of Welsh rugby today, with a few of you letting us know your feelings about Ospreys' 23-20 defeat to Treviso today:

    Gareth in Swansea: What a truly great day for Swansea (not!). Very poor.

    Ashley in Newport: Welsh regions are just not good enough. Losing too often against so-called 'lesser sides'.

    Gareth in South Wales: Scrum cost us again!

    Tweet us at #BBCSportWales if you want to join the conversation, remember there's still one game going on this Super Saturday - Scarlets are losing 3-19 to Toulon at half-time.

  4. Welcome home Leigh!published at 18:32 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2015

    Steven Shingler tackles Leigh HalfpennyImage source, Huw Evans picture agency

    Toulon full-back Leigh Halfpenny was gets a hot reception from Scarlets centre Steven Shingler on his return to Wales. Well, he is from the "other" side of the Loughor estuary.

  5. Postpublished at 18:31 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2015

    That's more like it as Priestland releases his backs and Scarlets make 50m down the left wing. Good hands and straight running - lovely stuff.

  6. Postpublished at 18:29 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2015

    We're back and running at Parc y Scarlets, let's see if the home side can cause Toulon a few more problems in the second half.

  7. Postpublished at 18:28 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2015

    Quick sums done on the draw for the next round of the Champions Cup and if it stays like this Toulon will have home advantage - and will host Dai Young's Wasps in the quarter-finals.

  8. Text us on 81012published at 18:17 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2015

    The Russell Slade 'debate' continues, especially with his 'walking out' comments [see 18:12]...

    Rhys in Pontypridd: Russell Slade's long ball tactics are killing the club, with the players not getting the chance to play the ball around on the floor!

    Sion in Penarth: If Russell Slade was a good manager he would be able to motivate any player, regardless if he signed them or not. The whole point of management is to be good at managing! Out of his depth, club's still a mess.

    Mike in Cardiff: Russell Slade has to go, he is clearly outside of his comfort zone and has no imagination other than route one football. Relegation beckons.

    Rhys in Cardiff: It would be better if he walked out of the stadium and never came back...

    We're still looking for someone who thinks Slade should keep his job at Cardiff City. Tweet #BBCSportWales or text us on 81012.

  9. Postpublished at 18:14 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2015

    Leigh Halfpenny has kicked 11 points in the first half for Toulon against ScarletsImage source, Huw Evans picture agency
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    Leigh Halfpenny has kicked 11 points in the first half for Toulon against Scarlets

    Scarlets end the half with their best scrum of the match, holding Toulon's eight and then swarming over their backs in defence. A quick scuffle breaks out but the half-time whistle goes almost immediately - promise of tea and snacks sees the big men separate.

  10. Cardiff City manager Russell Sladepublished at 18:13 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2015

    It's the most disappointing 45 minutes since I've been here. I'd have probably walked out myself if I'd been in the crowd in the 2nd half.

  11. Postpublished at 18:09 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2015

    Great defence from Scarlets as they drive Toulon back from their line after Bastareaud made the initial charge, but Toulon still win a scrum in the Welsh 22.

    Looks like the repair job on Tillous-Borde didn't hold and he's again left the field. Back comes human yo-yo Escande.

  12. Bad day for Welsh clubs - good day for a Welsh footballer?published at 18:06 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2015

    Aaron RamseyImage source, Aaron Ramsey

    Arsenal midfielder and Wales international Aaron Ramsey, external: Training in the sun... looking forward to the #FACup tomorrow. Great memories last year, let's do the same this year!

    Considering that both Manchester City and Chelsea have been knocked out of the FA Cup by lower-tier opposition, Ramsey will want to make sure he has his shooting boots on tomorrow.

  13. Postpublished at 18:05 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2015

    PENALTY - HALFPENNY

    Toulon's pack seems to have their opposite numbers on toast at the moment and with Halfpenny's kicking, each collapsed scrum is almost a free three points. 34 mins

  14. Postpublished at 18:02 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2015

    PENALTY - SHINGLER

    That's better. Scarlets get themselves on the scoreboard with a penalty from Steve Shingler, who steps up to slot the ball rather than Priestland with 30 mins gone.

  15. Postpublished at 18:00 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2015

    Escande is back on the pitch after a bit of work in the blood bin. Tillous-Borde mopes off to the bench until he's called upon again.

  16. Postpublished at 17:58 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2015

    Phil Bennett
    Former Wales and Lions captain

    There's a few Scarlets players on their knees when there's a break in play, already feeling the pace of this game.

  17. Postpublished at 17:56 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2015

    A great kick into the corner by Priestland gives Scarlets hope with an attacking line-out. This time the catch is good but the drive disintegrates and the home side are penalised for holding on.

  18. Postpublished at 17:53 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2015

    DROP-GOAL

    Toulon are intent on taking any chance to score and Nicolas Sanchez drops a goal to rub in their superiority.

    Scrum-half Sebastien Tillous-Borde has left the field injured for the visitors, to be replaced by Eric Escande.

  19. Postpublished at 17:50 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2015

    PENALTY FOR HALFPENNY

    Leigh Halfpenny slots an easy kick from in front of the posts, the French now lead 13-0 after 20 mins.