# Rugby: The Lions suffered a 32-19 defeat to Wales’ Scarlets in the United Rugby Championship at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. The visitors outscored the hosts four tries to three to register a bonus-point win and boost their playoff hopes. The Lions’ hopes of progressing into the knockout stage were ended before kick-off. This is after Italian club Benetton clinched a bonus-point 33-7 victory against defending champions Glasgow Warriors on Saturday, bolstering their playoff aspirations. There is just one round of the regular season to go.
Rugby: Scarlets beat the Lions to boost their URC play-off hopes