🎉 Rugby season is back, but not quite the start the Scarlets hoped for! 🏉
In their URC season opener, the Scarlets faced a tough defeat, losing 34-21 to Munster right at home in Llanelli. It was a day mixed with emotion as hundreds of fans paraded through the town before kick-off, voicing their concerns over potential cuts to the number of Welsh teams proposed by the Rugby Union. Still, the energy didn’t translate into the outcome Scarlets fans were hoping for.
The visitors opened strong, with Craig Casey’s try and JJ Hanrahan’s precise kicking establishing a solid lead by half-time. Munster kept the pressure on with Mike Haley adding to their scoreline, pushing the advantage to 20 points!
The Scarlets, not ones to back down, fought back with Blair Murray crossing the line for a try, offering a glimmer of hope. But Munster responded, and Dan Kelly’s try further widened the gap. Ellis Mee’s determination brought another try for the Scarlets, teasing a potential comeback. However, Munster’s relentless drive saw Tom Ahern secure the bonus point, quashing any Scarlets resurgence.
Taine Plumtree managed to sneak in a late try, but alas, it was too little, too late for a victory dance. The Scarlets, last year’s lone Welsh soldiers in the playoffs, will be keen to hit their stride and aim for a top-eight finish once more.
Here’s hoping the team regroups and comes back stronger in the next round! 💪
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