Newport Gwent Dragons claim derby honours in Anglo-Welsh win over Scarlets
Saturday 19 November 2016 23:38, UK
Newport Gwent Dragons secured derby bragging rights with a 36-21 victory against the Scarlets in the Anglo-Welsh Cup at Rodney Parade.
Tries by centre Sam Beard (two), lock Nick Crosswell, full-back Carl Meyer and flanker Harrison Keddie secured a bonus point success for the home side.
The Scarlets led 16-10 at half-time but the match turned on a red card for flanker Jack Condy after an off-the-ball incident five minutes after the restart.
The west Wales side scored tries through hooker Dafydd Hughes and wing Corey Baldwin but were always up against it when reduced to 14.
The hosts responded to a 42-3 hammering at Leicester to ensure they will be in the mix for the semi-finals when the tournament returns in the new year, staying in touch with Northampton and Saracens in Pool One, while the Scarlets failed to build on their excellent victory against Bath as they hunt down the Tigers in Pool Four.
In the competition's other Friday night game, Ospreys picked up their first Anglo-Welsh Cup win of the season by thrashing 14-man Cardiff Blues 31-7.
Blues prop Anton Peikrishvili was shown a red card following an altercation in the second half which turned the game on its head.
Tries from Rhodri Davies, Brendon Leonard, Tom O'Flaherty (two) and Dan Evans ensured Ospreys' bonus-point victory over their Welsh rivals.
