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Scarlets Beat Ulster with Last-Gasp Try

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Ellis Mee scored an 83rd-minute try to give the Scarlets a dramatic 27-22 win over Ulster at Parc y Scarlets. Blair Murray and Josh Macleod also crossed, with Sam Costelow kicking 12 points. The victory was the Scarlets' first over Ulster since 2018 and lifts them off the bottom of the United Rugby Championship table.

Trailing 22-20 late on, the Scarlets looked beaten after a Sam Costelow penalty was cancelled out by Nathan Doak. Ulster had dominated the second half, with Scott Wilson scoring their crucial fourth try. A yellow card for Werner Kok in the dying seconds set up one final chance, which Costelow exploited with a sweeping pass to Mee.

This win ends a nine-game losing streak against the Irish province for the west Walians. It provides a vital morale boost, propelling them to 15th place and leapfrogging Zebre. For Ulster, it’s a frustrating setback, leaving them fourth in the standings despite a strong season so far.