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.

Cathal Forde was the Connacht hero as he landed a superb penalty from the right touchline to snatch victory in Llanelli at the end of another dramatic game for the province.

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’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, Pete 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.

Cathal Forde's 78th minute penalty gives Connacht a thrilling 24-23 United Rugby Championship victory against Scarlets in Llanelli.