Cardiff Blues snatch derby spoils

Cardiff 29 Scarlets 27: Alex Cuthbert’s try four minutes from time, converted by Rhys Patchell, gave Cardiff Blues a 29-27 Guinness PRO12 win over Scarlets in a thrilling derby at the Arms Park.

The visitors appeared on course to overcome the loss of three players to the sin bin, with Lewis Rawlins, Steffan Evans and Emryr Phillips all receiving yellow cards, but Cuthbert levelled matters before Patchell added the extras to seal a Blues victory.

Cardiff had extra reason for cheer after four tries through Cory Allen, Dan Fish, Kristian Dacey and Cuthbert guaranteed them a bonus point, with Patchell converting three of the scores and kicking a penalty.