Connacht

31 - 14

Full Time

Scarlets

Connacht vs Scarlets

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

A gap opened in the defence and Macs Page took full advantage.

74'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Paul Boyle being replaced.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Jarrod Taylor took full advantage.

72'

Conversion

The Connacht Rugby supporters go wild as Sean Naughton successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

Eoin de Buitlear scores the try from close range.

68'

Scarlets make a substitution with Kemsley Mathias coming on.

67'

Scarlets make a substitution with Sam O'Connor coming off.

67'

Scarlets make a substitution with Johnny Williams coming on.

67'

Scarlets make a substitution with Joe Roberts coming off.

67'

Scarlets sub Tomi Lewis comes onto the field.

64'

Ioan Jones departs for Scarlets.

64'

Scarlets sub Dan Davis comes onto the field.

64'

Sam Lousi departs for Scarlets.

64'

Scarlets sub Harry Thomas comes onto the field.

64'

Marnus van der Merwe departs for Scarlets.

64'

Connacht Rugby sub Oisin McCormack comes onto the field.

61'

Cathal Forde departs for Connacht Rugby.

61'

Scarlets sub Gabe McDonald comes onto the field.

61'

Johnny Williams departs for Scarlets.

61'

Connacht Rugby sub Niall Murray comes onto the field.

61'

David O'Connor departs for Connacht Rugby.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Paul Boyle goes through the gap.

61'

Scarlets sub Sam O'Connor comes onto the field.

60'

Kemsley Mathias departs for Scarlets.

60'

Connacht Rugby sub Sean O'Brien comes onto the field.

60'

Sean Jansen departs for Connacht Rugby.

60'

Ben Murphy comes on for Connacht Rugby.

57'

Colm Reilly leaves the field.

57'

Sean Naughton has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

57'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Fiachna Barrett from scoring as they record the try for Connacht Rugby.

56'

What a run here by Fiachna Barrett as they get over the gainline!

56'

Jordan Duggan comes on.

53'

Peter Dooley comes off.

53'

Fiachna Barrett comes on.

53'

Jack Aungier comes off.

53'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Carwyn Leggatt-Jones kicks the conversion.

53'

Try

A penetrating move by Scarlets results in a try for Ioan Jones.

52'

What a run here by Ioan Jones as they get over the gainline!

52'

That's a great try assist by Joe Roberts.

52'

Conversion

Carwyn Leggatt-Jones adds the two points for Scarlets.

49'

Try

Slick passing by Scarlets leads to a try for Joe Roberts.

48'

Johnny Williams sets up the try.

48'

Macs Page makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Scarlets decide to make a substitution, with Jac Price getting some game time.

47'

Scarlets decide to make a substitution, with Jake Ball being replaced.

47'

Scarlets decide to make a substitution, with Harri O'Connor getting some game time.

47'

Scarlets decide to make a substitution, with Henry Thomas being replaced.

47'

Scarlets decide to make a substitution, with Archie Hughes getting some game time.

47'

Scarlets decide to make a substitution, with Gareth Davies being replaced.

47'

Conversion

Sean Naughton adds the two points for Connacht Rugby.

46'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Jack Aungier dots the ball down from close range.

45'

Eoin de Buitlear makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Carwyn Leggatt-Jones makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Sean Naughton will have to re-adjust the radar.

38'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Connacht Rugby as Sean Jansen goes over.

36'

That's a great try assist by Joe Joyce.

36'

Eoin de Buitlear comes on for Connacht Rugby.

30'

Dylan Tierney-Martin leaves the field.

30'

Jake Ball comes on for Scarlets.

30'

Jac Price leaves the field.

30'

Scarlets make a substitution with Jac Price coming on.

19'

Scarlets make a substitution with Jake Ball coming off.

19'

Conversion

Sean Naughton converts the try.

16'

Try

A series of passes by Connacht Rugby results in a try for Sean Jansen

15'

Spellbinding play by Jack Aungier is finished off with a try.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Shane Jennings took full advantage.

13'

Sean Naughton comes on for Connacht Rugby.

Sam Gilbert leaves the field.

The defensive line has been broken as Chay Mullins goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Ruairidh Campbell blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Connacht v Scarlets 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Fri 13th March 2026, 12:45pm PDT 
  
 Dexcom Stadium 
  
 Ruairidh Campbell

Points Flow Chart

Connacht win +17

Time in lead

Mins in lead

84%

% Of Game In Lead

21%

Possession Last 10 min

79%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Naughton

31 - 14

69'

de Buitlear

29 - 14

68'

Barrett

24 - 14

56'

Leggatt-Jones

53'

19 - 14

Jones

52'

19 - 12

Leggatt-Jones

49'

19 - 7

Roberts

48'

19 - 5

Naughton

19 - 0

46'

Aungier

17 - 0

45'

Half Time

Jansen

12 - 0

36'

Naughton

7 - 0

16'

Jansen

5 - 0

15'

Start

Live Win Probability

Connacht

72%

Draw

Scarlets

27%

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Connacht

Scarlets

More Less

Defence Profile

Connacht

Scarlets

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

51%

56%

3-6 secs

32%

37%

6+ secs

17%

136

Rucks Won

111

Last 5 Penalties

50'

66'

77'

78'

79'

Connacht

Scarlets

Connacht vs Scarlets Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Connacht face off against Scarlets in United Rugby Championship Round 2 on Fri 13th March 2026 at Dexcom Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:45. In South Africa it’s at 21:45 SAST, 08:45 NZST in New Zealand, 06:45 AEST in Australia and 12:45 EST in the US.

Connacht won the last encounter but Connacht are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 5 places in the league table with Scarlets in 9th and Connacht in 14th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Connacht vs Scarlets Squads

The official squads for Connacht 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.