Connacht, Scarlets
Connacht continue bright start to URC as late Forde penalty snatches win at Scarlets
CONNACHT’S REVIVAL GATHERED pace as they hung tough at Parc y Scarlets to win a thriller by a single point thanks to a 78th-minute penalty by Cathal Forde. If it was a far from perfect performance, Pete Wilkins can have few complaints after his side snatched victory from the jaws of defeat as his side extended their dominance over the Welsh regions with an 11th game without defeat.
Late Forde kick clinches Connacht win against Scarlets
Cathal Forde's 78th minute penalty gives Connacht a thrilling 24-23 United Rugby Championship victory against Scarlets in Llanelli.
Connacht leave it late to secure important away win over Scarlets
Although Finlay Bealham was held up over the line, within minutes they grabbed their first try when profiting from a Scarlets’ mistake. The home side, in attempting to clear their lines, lost possession and the quick-thinking Piers O’Connor touched down to open the visitors’ home account.
Connacht deliver more drama as Cathal Forde proves the hero with late penalty to snatch victory away against Scarlets
Cathal Forde was the Connacht hero as he landed a superb penalty from the right touchline to snatch victory in Llanelli at the end of another dramatic game for the province.
Forde holds his nerve as Connacht edge tense Scarlets affair
Connacht seem determined to torment their supporters this year with mad-cap encounters but few will protest if they can keep managing to win topsy-turvy encounters which swing all over the place. Their best player after three games this season was their hero in this one in west Wales as Cathal Forde kept his composure to land a match-winning penalty from the right wing two minutes from the end in Llanelli.
Cathal Forde's late penalty sees Connacht edge out Scarlets
Cathal Forde's penalty three minutes from time broke Scarlets' hearts as Connacht snatched a 24-23 win to record their fourth successive victory over the Welsh region.
Cathal Forde’s talent and versatility an asset as Connacht welcome back Bundee Aki for visit to Scarlets
Cathal Forde’s talent and versatility were both on display in Connacht ’s home win against the Sharks, first at inside centre and then, following the head injury suffered by Josh Ioane, at outhalf. Tonight in Llanelli he will play a third position in a week, shifting to outside centre to accommodate the return of Bundee Aki.
Connacht continue bright start to URC as late penalty snatches win at Scarlets
Connacht 24 CONNACHT’S REVIVAL GATHERED pace as they hung tough at Parc y Scarlets to win by a single point thanks to a 78th-minute penalty by Cathal Forde. If it was a far from perfect performance, but Pete Wilkins can have few complaints after his side snatched victory from the jaws of defeat and continued their bright start to the URC season.
Scrum V highlights: Scarlets 23-24 Connacht
Watch Scrum V highlights as Scarlets narrowly lose to Connacht in the United Rugby Championship in Llanelli on Friday night.
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