Cardiff Rugby

17 - 21

Full Time

Scarlets

Cardiff Rugby vs Scarlets

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee Ben Breakspear has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mason Grady bursts through to advance the Cardiff Rugby attack.

80'

Archie Hughes comes on.

77'

Blair Murray comes off.

77'

Scarlets decide to make a substitution, with Joe Roberts getting some game time.

74'

Scarlets decide to make a substitution, with Tom Rogers being replaced.

74'

Scarlets sub Marnus van der Merwe comes onto the field.

62'

Ryan Elias departs for Scarlets.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Fletcher Anderson goes through the gap.

60'

Jarrod Taylor comes on for Scarlets.

59'

Josh MacLeod leaves the field.

59'

Yellow Card

Johnny Williams (Scarlets) is shown a yellow card

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Taulupe Faletau goes through the gap.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Joe Hawkins kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

A perfectly timed interception by Gareth Davies allows them to score the try.

56'

What a run here by Gareth Davies as they get over the gainline!

56'

Alex Mann comes on for Cardiff Rugby.

56'

James Botham leaves the field.

56'

Johan Mulder comes on.

54'

Aled Davies comes off.

54'

Taulupe Faletau comes on.

54'

Alun Lawrence comes off.

54'

Sam Wainwright comes on.

54'

Javan Sebastian comes off.

54'

Evan Lloyd comes on.

54'

Liam Belcher comes off.

54'

Rhys Barratt comes on.

54'

Danny Southworth comes off.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Callum Sheedy kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Josh Adams to score the try.

53'

What a run here by Josh Adams as they get over the gainline!

53'

That's a great try assist by Callum Sheedy.

53'

Alec Hepburn comes on.

53'

Kemsley Mathias comes off.

53'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Joe Hawkins kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

Gareth Davies scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

50'

What a run here by Gareth Davies as they get over the gainline!

50'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

41'

Penalty Goal

Callum Sheedy kicks the penalty.

40'

Conversion

Callum Sheedy makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

Silky skills by Cardiff Rugby ends with a try for Mason Grady.

28'

Spellbinding play by Cameron Winnett is finished off with a try.

28'

Yellow Card

Gareth Davies (Scarlets) is shown a yellow card

27'

Yellow Card

Josh MacLeod (Scarlets) is shown a yellow card

24'

Conversion

Joe Hawkins makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Scarlets is finished off by Eddie James

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Eddie James bursts through to advance the Scarlets attack.

22'

That's a great try assist by Joe Hawkins.

22'

We are underway as the referee Ben Breakspear blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Cardiff Rugby v Scarlets 
  
 Round 7 
  
 Fri 19th December 2025, 11:45am PST 
  
 Cardiff Arms Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Ben Breakspear

Points Flow Chart

Scarlets win +4

Time in lead

Mins in lead

17%

% Of Game In Lead

43%

73%

Possession Last 10 min

27%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Williams

59'

17 - 21

Hawkins

57'

17 - 21

Davies

56'

17 - 19

Sheedy

17 - 14

54'

Adams

15 - 14

53'

Hawkins

51'

10 - 14

Davies

50'

10 - 12

Half Time

Sheedy

10 - 7

40'

Sheedy

7 - 7

29'

Grady

5 - 7

28'

Davies

27'

0 - 7

MacLeod

24'

0 - 7

Hawkins

23'

0 - 7

James

22'

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Cardiff Rugby

65%

Draw

Scarlets

34%

Line Break by Mason Grady

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

5.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Cardiff Rugby

Scarlets

More Less

Defence Profile

Cardiff Rugby

Scarlets

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

62%

34%

3-6 secs

26%

32%

6+ secs

12%

34%

123

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

55'

59'

62'

69'

71'

Cardiff Rugby

Scarlets

Cardiff Rugby vs Scarlets Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Cardiff Rugby face off against Scarlets in United Rugby Championship Round 7 on Fri 19th December 2025 at Cardiff Arms Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:45 and is broadcast on BBC iPlayer, Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 21:45 SAST on SuperSport, 08:45 NZST on URC TV in New Zealand, 06:45 AEST on URC TV in Australia and 11:45 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Scarlets won the last encounter but Cardiff Rugby are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 12 places in the league table with Scarlets in 4th and Cardiff Rugby in 16th as such Scarlets are favourites on paper.

Cardiff Rugby vs Scarlets Squads

The official squads for Cardiff Rugby vs Scarlets will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.