Scarlets and Dragons share spoils in URC finale

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 2026CommentsUpdated 3 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 O'Brien.Scarlets number eight Taine Plumtree produced a virtuoso player-of-the-match display with two tries, including a spectacular individual effort.Plumtree was also heavily involved in scores for flankers Josh Macleod and Jarrod Taylor.Macs Page crossed late on with Joe Hawkins converting from the touchline to ensure the draw before he missed a last-gasp long-range penalty attempt.Both sides finished level on the same league points with Scarlets finishing 14th and above Dragons on virtue of one more victory.Dragons might have completed the season as the lowest Welsh-ranked side in the league table but it was a much improved season for Filo Tiatia's side.This was a remarkable fourth draw to go alongside three victories as the Gwent region finished above bottom side Zebre.The ecstasy and agony of Wales selection weekPublished2 days agoEdwards vows to enjoy life at number 10 Published1 day agoDepartures and retirementsImage source, Huw Evans Picture AgencyImage caption, Aaron Wainwright made his Dragons debut in 2017Retiring Scarlets and Wales lock Jake Ball bid farewell to the fans before the game with his wife and four children.Scarlets were led out by Josh M...