The Scarlets remain winless this season after a 78th minute penalty from Connacht centre Cathal Forde condemned the Welsh club to their second successive defeat in Llanelli.

Although Finlay Bealham was held up over the line, within minutes they grabbed their first try when profiting from a Scarlets’ mistake. The home side, in attempting to clear their lines, lost possession and the quick-thinking Piers O’Connor touched down to open the visitors’ home account.

Connacht 24 CONNACHT’S REVIVAL GATHERED pace as they hung tough at Parc y Scarlets to win by a single point thanks to a 78th-minute penalty by Cathal Forde. If it was a far from perfect performance, but Pete Wilkins can have few complaints after his side snatched victory from the jaws of defeat and continued their bright start to the URC season.

Cathal Forde’s talent and versatility were both on display in Connacht ’s home win against the Sharks, first at inside centre and then, following the head injury suffered by Josh Ioane, at outhalf. Tonight in Llanelli he will play a third position in a week, shifting to outside centre to accommodate the return of Bundee Aki.

CONNACHT’S REVIVAL GATHERED pace as they hung tough at Parc y Scarlets to win a thriller by a single point thanks to a 78th-minute penalty by Cathal Forde. If it was a far from perfect performance, Peter Wilkins can have few complaints after his side snatched victory from the jaws of defeat as his side extended their dominance over the Welsh regions with an 11th game without defeat.