Summary

  • Scarlets have four wins and a draw from nine matches

  • Edinburgh a point behind with four victories

  1. Goodbyepublished at 17:14 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January

    FT: Scarlets 30-24 Edinburgh

    That's all from me on live text duties, as Scarlets edge out Edinburgh in a captivating URC contest.

    You can read the match report or scroll back through this page if you want to relive the action.

    Marnus van der Merwe in actionImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency
  2. Edinburgh 'overzealous at times' - Everittpublished at 17:08 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January

    FT: Scarlets 30-24 Edinburgh

    Edinburgh head coach Sean Everitt tells Premier Sports: "Very important two bonus points if you look at the jam in the log.

    "Disappointed for the guys to not get the result. They were probably overzealous at times and gave away unnecessary penalties. I can't lack the effort and we'll take the two points.

    "We lost the game in the third quarter - gave away four penalties and conceded two tries. We knew Scarlets would be strong after the half - they pegged us into our half."

  3. 'Scoring mauls the difference' - Peelpublished at 17:03 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January

    FT: Scarlets 30-24 Edinburgh

    Scarlets head coach Dwayne Peel tells Premier Sports: "We stayed in the fight and that's pleasing for us.

    "We managed the game well second half, had a lot of territory and kept them out.

    "We've got a young group of players. Ioan Lloyd controlled the game well from 10.

    "The way they want to defend in Scotland - they want to hold the ball up in the middle and so we spoke about being physical in the middle of the field and controlling the pace of play.

    "We probably weren't as accurate as we could have been, but scoring mauls is the difference between winning and losing games now.

    "Johnny Williams has grown into a real leader. We know with the ball he's been good, but defensively he's grown in the last period."

  4. 'Boys really stepped up'published at 16:56 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January

    FT: Scarlets 30-24 Edinburgh

    Scarlets captain Josh Macleod tells Premier Sports: "That was big in the context of our season.

    "They were just behind us in the table, and the boys really stepped up.

    "[Johnny Williams] showed the player he is today, to come back from his knock and do what he did today. I'm very happy to be playing alongside him."

  5. 'A different buzz about this squad'published at 16:53 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January

    FT: Scarlets 30-24 Edinburgh

    Scarlets centre and player of the match Johnny Williams tells Premier Sports: "It was really good. The last one before a little break so that was massive for us.

    "My role in the team is being a bit of a defensive leader. Putting those big shots in is what the team needs.

    "From the start of the season the new recruits have been amazing for us. There's a different buzz about this squad."

  6. Postpublished at 16:51 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January

    FT: Scarlets 30-24 Edinburgh

    Edinburgh will look back at this one with regret.

    Their indiscipline in the opening stages handed Scarlets a 13-point lead, and they then started the second half slowly which gave the hosts the initiative once more.

    From a Welsh perspective, Scarlets battled superbly, led by captain Josh Macleod and Marnus van der Merwe.

  7. Penalty Scarlets 30-24 Edinburghpublished at 16:48 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January

    Ioan Lloyd

    Three more points for Ioan Lloyd seals the win for Scarlets.

    A hard-fought victory for the Welsh side.

  8. Postpublished at 80 mins

    Scarlets 27-24 Edinburgh

    Another penalty for Scarlets.

    Ioan Lloyd calls for his kicking tee with 15 seconds left.

  9. Postpublished at 79 mins

    Scarlets 27-24 Edinburgh

    Brilliance from home captain Josh Macleod, who wins a penalty at the breakdown from the restart.

    Ioan Lloyd kicks to the corner and Scarlets will be in absolutely no rush to take this lineout.

  10. try

    Try Scarlets 27-24 Edinburghpublished at 77 mins

    Harri Morris

    Game on!

    It's a first Edinburgh try for replacement hooker Harri Morris off the back of a massive maul.

    Ben Healy's conversion attempt is just wide from the touchline.

    Edinburgh have a bonus point, and crucially, an opportunity to win this game with three minutes left.

  11. Postpublished at 76 mins

    Scarlets 27-19 Edinburgh

    Edinburgh win a massive penalty at the breakdown.

    Ben Healy kicks to the corner.

    They couldn't, could they...?

  12. converted try

    Converted try Scarlets 27-19 Edinburghpublished at 71 mins

    Ben Healy

    A glimmer of hope for Edinburgh?

    They go through phase after phase in the tight, before hurling the ball wide to Matt Currie.

    The centre-cum-winger steps inside and offloads to Ben Healy who scores in the corner.

    An excellent kick to convert his own try means Edinburgh are back within eight points with 10 minutes left.

    Ben Healy tryImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency
  13. Postpublished at 69 mins

    Scarlets 27-12 Edinburgh

    Edinburgh lose the ball forwards with the try-line beckoning, and the chance slips away.

    It's been a hugely disappointing afternoon for Sean Everitt's side.

  14. Postpublished at 68 mins

    Scarlets 27-12 Edinburgh

    Ben Healy kicks Edinburgh into the corner.

    Can they find a way back into the contest?

  15. Postpublished at 66 mins

    Scarlets 27-12 Edinburgh

    Giant lock Rob Carmichael is also on for Edinburgh.

    They need a score and they need one quickly if they are to salvage anything from this game.

    Scarlets have kept the visitors at bay rather easily in this second half.

  16. Postpublished at 63 mins

    Scarlets 27-12 Edinburgh

    Another raft of Edinburgh changes.

    Liam McConnell is off, with Tom Currie on in his place for his debut.

    Javan Sebastian and Robin Hislop are on in the front row, while Ben Vellacott replaces Ali Price at scrum-half.

  17. converted try

    Converted try Scarlets 27-12 Edinburghpublished at 60 mins

    Ioan Nicholas

    Sam Lousi hammers the Edinburgh defence back, and Scarlets then go wide.

    Gareth Davies fires the ball out of the ruck, Ioan Lloyd takes the ball to the line and finds Ioan Nicholas running a superb line.

    The home full-back punches through and dots down for Scarlets' third try.

    Lloyd adds the extras - Scarlets in total control.

  18. Postpublished at 59 mins

    Scarlets 20-12 Edinburgh

    Tom Dodd is the latest Edinburgh player to pick up an injury, hurting his shoulder tackling Ioan Lloyd.

    He will continue for now, with Scarlets on the attack.

    The home side win a penalty, and tap-and-go from close range...

  19. Postpublished at 55 mins

    Scarlets 20-12 Edinburgh

    Lewis Wells is off after that injury, and Edinburgh are forced into a reshuffle with Harry Paterson also off.

    Ross Thompson is on at 10, Ben Healy shifts to full-back and Wes Goosen moves onto the wing.

  20. Postpublished at 54 mins

    Scarlets 20-12 Edinburgh

    Edinburgh winger Lewis Wells is down receiving treatment here.

    His leg appears to buckle under him after he claimed a high ball.

    Lewis Wells takes contactImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency