.Scarlets produced a stunning defensive display to claim their first United Rugby Championship win of the season by beating Cardiff 25-19 in the capital.
Cardiff’s unbeaten start to the season came to an end as Glasgow edged an enthralling encounter to rack up a 52-36 bonus-point victory.
Cardiff will feature seven new signings in their opening pre-season friendly against Ealing Trailfinders tomorrow at the Trailfinders Sports Club.
Cardiff were in contention throughout but two tries from international prop Nicky Smith and others from Justin Tipuric and Luke Morgan proved just enough.
Cardiff slumped to an eighth successive United Rugby Championship defeat after being dispatched 34-13 by the Lions in Johannesburg.
Edinburgh picked up a valuable four points in their quest for an end of season play-off spot as Cardiff finished their Arms Park season miserably.
A WRU match report has claimed that Cardiff were robbed of victory following a controversial refereeing intervention in the dying moments of their defeat to Ulster in the URC.
A last-gasp penalty from John Cooney saw Ulster keep their United Rugby Championship play-off hopes on track with a 19-17 win over Cardiff after being behind for most of the game at the Kingspan Stadium.
Jack Crowley scored a second-half try and kicked the clinching 74th-minute penalty in Munster’s 20-15 United Rugby Championship win over Cardiff at Thomond Park.
