Presented By
        Presented By
        <
        >
          Menu

          ESPN

          • scores

          You have reached ESPN's Australian edition. Stay on current site or go to US version.

          • NBA
          • NFL
          • Football
          • NBL
          • AFL
          • NRL
          • Rugby
          • Cricket
          • Olympics
          • More Sports
            • F1
            • NHL
            • MLB
            • World Baseball Classic
            • Golf
            • Tennis
            • NASCAR
            • IndyCar
            • espnW
            • Netball
            • NCAAM
            • WNBA
            • NCAAF
            • NCAAW
            • NCAA
            • Boxing
            • MMA
            • WWE
            • X Games
            • Betting Blog
            • Horse Racing
          • Tipping
          • Listen
          • Disney+
          • Rugby

          • Home
          • Scores
          • Tipping
          • Fantasy Rugby
          • Fixtures & Results
          • Tables
          • RugbyNow
          • Statsguru
          United Rugby Championship 2018
          ScarletsScarletsSCA
          43
          06/05FT
          8
          CheetahsCheetahsCHE
          • Steffan Evans(6', 37')
          • Leigh Halfpenny(17')
          • Tom Prydie(45')
          • James Davies(55')
          • Jonathan Evans(61')
          • Leigh Halfpenny(7', 18')
          • Rhys Patchell(38', 45', 57')
          • Leigh Halfpenny(16')
          • Clayton Blommetjies(76')
          • Johan Goosen(22')
          • SummarySummary
          • ReportReport
          • CommentaryCommentary
          • Match StatsMatch Stats
          • Player StatsPlayer Stats
          • LineupsLineups
          • TableTable

          Scarlets dispatch Cheetahs to ease into PRO14 last four

          • PA Sport
          Multiple Authors
          May 5, 2018, 11:19 PM
          • Copy Link
          • Email
          • Print

          Scarlets cruised into the last four of the Guinness PRO14 after securing a 43-8 victory over error-strewn Cheetahs in the quarterfinal at a sun-soaked Parc y Scarlets.

          The reward for such a convincing win was a semifinal appearance at Glasgow, who topped Conference A.

          The Scarlets' tries came from wing and man of the match Steff Evans (two), full-back Leigh Halfpenny, wing Tom Prydie, flanker James Davies and replacement scrum-half Jonathan Evans.

          Halfpenny and Rhys Patchell kicked 13 points between them while Cheetahs' points came from a late try from full-back Clayton Bommetjies and a Johan Goosen penalty.

          Wales hooker Ken Owens returned to lead a Scarlets team that saw Prydie come in on the right wing while John Barclay was back to start at number eight.

          Bommetjies and number eight Uzair Cassiem started for Cheetahs against the team they will join for 2018-19. The visitors also included former Racing 92 fly-half Goosen.

          Scarlets dominated to lead 24-3 at the interval.

          From the first whistle Scarlets always looked dangerous helped by a series of unforced errors from the Cheetahs.

          It was from one of those unforced errors that saw Steff Evans run in for the first of his tries, put over by Patchell after Cheethas fumbled in their own 22.

          Halfpenny converted and the full-back was on the scoreboard again twice in two minutes.

          After putting over a penalty on 16 minutes, Halfpenny was on the end of a breathtaking team try which was started by Patchell regaining possession by the left touchline deep in his own half before Halfpenny was sent over down the right by Hadleigh Parkes. His conversion opened up a 17-0 lead.

          Goosen got Cheetahs on the scoreboard with a 22nd-minute penalty but Scarlets soon reasserted their dominance with a fine individual try for Evans.

          The wing was sent on a weaving run before he gathered his own kick ahead. Patchell, who took over the kicking duties for the injured Halfpenny, converted.

          With a bit more patience Scarlets could and should have had a fourth try by the interval but lost possession just metres from the line.

          Scarlets carried on from where they left off in the second half scoring three more tries in the space of 15 minutes.

          Scott Williams created a try for Prydie with a pass out of the back door on 45 minutes, before James Davies emerged from a pile of bodies to score Scarlets' fifth try. Both were converted by Patchell.

          On the hour mark, replacement Jonathan Evans broke away from a ruck after another turnover, but Patchell failed with the conversion.

          Cheetahs grabbed a consolation try for full-back Bommetjies on 76 minutes.

          Right at the death Patchell was shown a yellow card for a professional foul before Cheetahs butchered a chance of a second try.

          • Terms of Use
          • Privacy Policy
          • Your US State Privacy Rights
          • Children's Online Privacy Policy
          • Interest-Based Ads
          • About Nielsen Measurement
          • Your Privacy Choices
          • Contact Us
          • Disney Ad Sales Site
          • Work for ESPN
          • Corrections
          GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos.
          Copyright: © 2026 ESPN Enterprises, LLC. All rights reserved.

          Standings

          United Rugby Championship
          RTeamGPPDP
          1GLA14+19255
          2STO14+13951
          3LEI15+7051
          4ULS15+10547
          5BUL15+9745
          6LIO14+3643
          7CAR14-941
          8MUN14-2541
          9CON14+1039
          10SHA14-2633
          11OSP14-3230
          12EDI15-7028
          13BEN14-7428
          14SCA14-8621
          15DRA15-12321
          16ZEB15-20414
          Full Table