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Mar 14, 22 •
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Comments Off on Smiles in South Africa after superb Vodacom URC weekend
It was a rewarding weekend for the South African franchises in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship as all four sides secured valuable home wins in what could mark the start of a strong resurgence by the domestic teams up the table. The Cell C Sharks were...
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Jun 15, 21 •
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Comments Off on THE TEAMS OF THE UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP
Following this morning’s announcement, the United Rugby Championship are excited to showcase the very best rugby, north and south. To learn more about our 16 powerhouse clubs, see below. South Africa Vodacom Bulls Home ground: Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria...
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Jan 25, 21 •
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Comments Off on FIXTURES CONFIRMED FOR GUINNESS PRO14 CONCLUSION
Fixtures for the conclusion of the Guinness PRO14 campaign have been scheduled with kick-off times and broadcasters confirmed for Round 12 through to Round 16. A total of 29 fixtures will take place between February 19 and March 22 with the Conference winners...
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Aug 28, 20 •
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Comments Off on Scarlets team announcement versus Dragons – Ken Owens to captain Scarlets on 250th appearance
Ken Owens will lead the side out on his 250th appearance as the Scarlets take on Dragons at Rodney Parade on Saturday (5.15pm ko). Owens is only the second Scarlets player from the regional era to reach the milestone and in doing so also becomes a life member...
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Aug 21, 20 •
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Comments Off on Johnny Williams to make debut as Scarlets return to Guinness PRO14 action
Johnny Williams will make his Scarlets debut as Guinness PRO14 action returns to Parc y Scarlets with an-all Welsh clash against Cardiff Blues on Saturday (3pm kick-off Premier Sport). The centre, signed from Newcastle Falcons this summer, takes his place in...
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Mar 30, 20 •
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Comments Off on Work progressing at pace to convert Parc y Scarlets into temporary hospital
Workers are making rapid progress on converting Parc y Scarlets into a temporary hospital to provide extra beds for the NHS during the COVID-19 pandemic. Contractors have been working tirelessly on site since Monday (March 23) as they look to complete a...
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Oct 3, 19 •
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Comments Off on Tom James to make Scarlets Guinness PRO14 debut in Glasgow
Wing Tom James will make his Guinness PRO14 debut for the Scarlets in Friday’s round two clash with Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun (7.35pm kick-off). The experienced Wales international was outstanding for the Scarlets A team in last weekend’s Celtic Cup...
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Sep 27, 19 •
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Comments Off on Steff Hughes leads Scarlets into new GUINNESS PRO14 campaign
Centre Steffan Hughes will lead the Scarlets as they begin their 2019-20 Guinness PRO14 campaign against Connacht at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday. Hughes is one of nine home-grown players in the Scarlets starting XV for the match between two former champions....
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Sep 25, 19 •
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Comments Off on Scarlets sign Fiji World Cup lock Tevita Ratuva
Scarlets have announced the signing of Fijian World Cup lock Tevita Ratuva, bringing their contingent in Japan up to 15 players. The 6ft 6in forward came off the bench at half-time during Fiji’s pool defeat to Australia on Saturday to win his fourth Test...
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Sep 11, 19 •
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Comments Off on Ken Owens named Scarlets captain for 2019-20 season
Ken Owens has been appointed Scarlets captain for a record sixth successive campaign. The 32-year-old hooker, an integral member of Wales’ Rugby World Cup squad, has made 243 appearances over 13 seasons for his home region and has been Scarlets captain...
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Jul 3, 19 •
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Comments Off on Tom James signs for Scarlets
Scarlets have signed former Wales international wing Tom James on a two-year contract. The 32-year-old will link up with the squad next week, continuing an impressive career in professional rugby. James played 163 games for Cardiff Blues in two spells that...
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Jun 21, 19 •
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Comments Off on Scarlets strengthen squad with three signings
The Scarlets have further strengthened their squad for the 2019-20 campaign with the signings of second row Danny Drake, scrum-half Dane Blacker and prop Alex Jeffries. Danny Drake joins from New Zealand provincial side North Harbour. The 24-year-old lock has...
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May 17, 19 •
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Comments Off on Jake Ball returns from injury for Champions Cup play-off
Wales international Jake Ball will make his return from injury in the Scarlets’ Champions Cup play-off against the Ospreys at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday (KO 7.45pm). Ball injured a foot during the latter stages of the Six Nations campaign, but has...
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May 15, 19 •
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Comments Off on Tom Prydie, Steff Hughes and Paul Asquith sign new Scarlets deals
The Scarlets can confirm that three more members of their current squad — Tom Prydie, Steff Hughes and Paul Asquith — have signed fresh deals with the region. Prydie headed west from the Dragons in 2017, earning himself a Wales Test recall at the end of...
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May 8, 19 •
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Comments Off on Home-grown talents rewarded with new contracts
Seven of the Scarlets’ home-grown players have signed new contracts with the region. Wing Ioan Nicholas, props Javan Sebastian, Rhys Fawcett and Steff Thomas, back-rowers Tom Phillips and Shaun Evans and hooker Dafydd Hughes have all agreed fresh deals....
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Apr 23, 19 •
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Comments Off on Dan Jones signs new deal with Scarlets
Fly-half Dan Jones has become the latest home-grown player to commit his future to the Scarlets. A Wales Under-20s Grand Slam winner, Jones made his regional debut against Cardiff Blues in November 2014 and has gone on to make 83 appearances, racking up 423...
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Apr 16, 19 •
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Comments Off on Dan Davis signs first professional contract for Scarlets
Dan Davis, one of Welsh rugby’s rising back-row talents, has signed his first professional contract with the Scarlets. The 20-year-old openside has enjoyed a breakthrough season for the region, making 16 appearances and featuring in the European Champions...
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Apr 9, 19 •
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Comments Off on Werner Kruger re-signs for Scarlets
South African international Werner Kruger has become the latest player to put pen to paper to agree a new deal with the Scarlets. The experienced tight-head prop has been in Llanelli since arriving from Super Rugby side the Bulls in 2016. Capped four times by...
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Apr 5, 19 •
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Comments Off on Scarlets welcome back Grand Slam winners for Edinburgh test
Scarlets welcome back six of Wales’ Grand Slam-winning squad to their starting line-up for Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 meeting with Conference B play-off rivals Edinburgh at Parc y Scarlets (6.45pm). Skipper Ken Owens, prop Rob Evans, scrum-half Gareth...
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Apr 2, 19 •
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Comments Off on Scarlets sign Hurricanes forward Sam Lousi
The Scarlets have bolstered their pack for next season with the signing of second row Sam Lousi from the Hurricanes. The 27-year-old has been a regular for the New Zealand Super Rugby side since making his debut in 2017 and was in the starting line-up that...
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Mar 27, 19 •
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Comments Off on Johnny McNicholl re-signs for Scarlets
Johnny McNicholl has become the latest high-profile player to agree a new deal with the Scarlets. McNicholl, who can play full-back or wing, joined from New Zealand Super Rugby side Crusaders in 2016 and was part of the Scarlets team that lifted the Guinness...
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Mar 21, 19 •
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Comments Off on James Davies returns for Scarlets’ Arms Park clash
James Davies makes his return from injury as the Scarlets resume their hunt for a Guinness PRO14 play-off spot against Cardiff Blues at Cardiff Arms Park on Friday evening (7.35pm). The Wales international flanker has been sidelined with a foot issue since...
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Mar 20, 19 •
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Comments Off on Grand Slam winners Jonathan Davies, Rob Evans and Ken Owens sign new Scarlets deals
The Scarlets are delighted to announce that three of Wales’ Grand Slam heroes have signed new contracts. Jonathan Davies, Ken Owens and Rob Evans have agreed new deals to extend their stay with their home region. The international trio have come through the...
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Feb 15, 19 •
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Comments Off on Scarlets team to face Benetton Rugby
Josh Macleod will take captaincy this Saturday, after a well earned break. For the boys, they return to face Benetton, for their next Guinness PRO14 clash at Stadio Monigo, Saturday 16th of February, KO 17:15 (GMT). Benetton, currently stand in second place...
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Jan 24, 19 •
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Comments Off on New Blood Named for the Next GUINNESS PRO14 Clash
Steff Hughes will captain the Scarlets this week as we continue our PRO1 4 journey to Dublin to face Leinster at the RDS Arena. As our 12 Internationals take their place in the Welsh squad for the Guinness Six Nations this month, it’s an important time for...
