Scarlets Beat Ulster 27-22 with Late Try

In a thrilling United Rugby Championship clash at Parc y Scarlets in Llanelli, Wales, the Scarlets secured a dramatic 27-22 victory over Ulster on Saturday, thanks to winger Ellis Mee's match-winning try in the 83rd minute. The win marked only the Scarlets' third success of the season and their first against the Irish province since November 2018, lifting them off the bottom of the table.

The game began explosively, with Scarlets flyhalf Sam Costelow, recently recalled to the Wales squad after an injury absence, opening the scoring with a seventh-minute penalty. Three minutes later, fullback Blair Murray crossed for the home side's first try after a strong forward drive from a 50-22 kick, which Costelow converted to give the Scarlets a 10-0 lead. Ulster responded swiftly, hooker Tom Stewart scoring from a driving lineout in the 18th minute, though scrumhalf Nathan Doak missed the conversion. Three minutes later, number eight Bryn Ward powered over from close range, and Doak's successful kick put the visitors ahead 12-10.

The first half remained tightly contested amid blustery winds favoring the hosts. Scarlets captain Josh Macleod restored their lead just before halftime with a...