PRO12 Round-up: Scarlets close in on play-off spot with victory against Dragons

The Scarlets strengthened their position in the race for the Guinness PRO12 play-offs by beating Newport Gwent Dragons 21-16 in a low-quality clash on Saturday.

The west Walians safely avoided an upset on PRO12 Welsh Judgement Day thanks to tries by Lions hopefuls Jonathan Davies and Liam Williams after they had trailed 6-3 at the break.