Cardiff seal opening Welsh derby win over Scarlets
Cardiff triumph in the first United Rugby Championship (URC) Welsh derby of the season by beating Scarlets in Llanelli.
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Key People
Blair Murray is a full-back who plays rugby union for Wales.
Callum Sheedy is a fly-half for Cardiff Rugby.
Dan Thomas is a flanker known for his performances with Cardiff Rugby.
Eddie James is a rugby centre playing for the Wales national team.
Evan Lloyd is a hooker who plays for Cardiff Rugby.
Gareth Anscombe is a rugby player who has played for the Wales national team.
Jarrod Evans is a Welsh fly-half who has returned to Cardiff after three seasons with Harlequins.
Joe Roberts is a centre who plays for Scarlets.
Ryan Elias is a hooker for Scarlets and represents the Wales national rugby union team.
Taine Basham is a flanker who plays for Cardiff Rugby.
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Cardiff triumph in the first United Rugby Championship (URC) Welsh derby of the season by beating Scarlets in Llanelli.
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