Scarlets

Scarlets Sign Anscombe While Fighting WRU Axe in West Wales

Scarlets answered the WRU cut-to-three plan with an open letter and a recruitment drive headed by Gareth Anscombe, as Swansea Council restarts legal action and Shane Williams warns the uncertainty is back.

Rugby Union · 8/2/2026

WRU Sets Timeline to Cut Ospreys or Scarlets by 2028-29

The Welsh Rugby Union has confirmed it will drop to three professional men's teams from 2028-29, with Cardiff and Dragons lined up for licences and Ospreys and Scarlets left fighting for the west.

Rugby Union · 7/29/2026

Scarlets Raid St Helens for 'Outstanding' Defence Coach

The Scarlets have signed Eamon O'Carroll from Super League champions St Helens as their new defence coach, with interim director of rugby Nigel Davies hailing an 'outstanding' cross-code appointment.

Rugby Union · 6/5/2026

Squidge Rugby Ranks Wales' Fly-Half Stocks: Edwards Edges Costelow as Carwyn Jones Bides His Time

Squidge Rugby and Joe Whitfield work through Wales' fly-half depth chart in 2026, ranking eight contenders behind Steve Tandy's first-choice pair. Dan Edwards edges ahead of Sam Costelow, Jarrod Evans is the trusted bench option, and Scarlets teenager Carwyn Jones is told to be patient.

Rugby Union · 5/10/2026

Dan Gemine: Scarlets’ Powerful Flanker Bringing Steel and Industry to the Back Row

Dan Gemine is a physically imposing Scarlets flanker whose 190cm, 108kg frame makes him well suited to the demands of the No. 6 role. This profile examines his importance to the back row, highlighting his value in collisions, breakdown work, defensive intensity and set-piece support. As a blindside flanker, Gemine offers the kind of power, discipline and work-rate that can provide Scarlets with a strong platform in the modern professional game.

Rugby · 4/10/2026

Gabe McDonald: The Scarlets Back Bringing Size, Composure and Modern Versatility

Gabe McDonald is a physically impressive back for Scarlets, standing 190cm and weighing 93kg. His profile suits the demands of modern rugby, where backs must combine attacking threat, defensive reliability and positional versatility. McDonald’s size gives Scarlets added value in contact, aerial contests and transition play, while his role in the backline highlights his importance in a fast, tactically flexible system.

Rugby · 4/10/2026

Scarlets Hold Firm at Parc y Scarlets to See Off Zebre Parma

Scarlets secured a home victory over Zebre Parma at Parc y Scarlets in the United Rugby Championship 2026, finishing first ahead of the Italian visitors. With limited match data available, the key takeaway was a composed and professional performance from the home side, who converted home advantage into a straightforward result.

Rugby · 3/21/2026

Scarlets Make Home Advantage Count Against Zebre at Parc y Scarlets

Scarlets claimed victory over Zebre at Parc y Scarlets on 21 March 2026, using home advantage to control the contest and finish first in the classification. Zebre were classified second after failing to overturn the hosts’ superiority in a match defined more by Scarlets’ composure and control than by any documented late drama.

Rugby · 3/21/2026

Connacht Rugby Make Home Advantage Count Against Scarlets at Dexcom Stadium

Connacht Rugby claimed a home win over Scarlets at Dexcom Stadium in the United Rugby Championship 2026, finishing first with Scarlets classified second. With limited event data available, the key takeaway was Connacht’s effective use of home advantage to secure an important league result.

Rugby · 3/14/2026

Connacht Makes Home Advantage Count at Dexcom Stadium

Connacht claimed a home victory over Scarlets at Dexcom Stadium on 14 March 2026, finishing first with Scarlets classified second. With limited event data available, the key story was Connacht’s ability to convert home advantage into a controlled and important result in the 2026 season.

Rugby · 3/14/2026