Scarlets make five changes for Edinburgh challenge
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Dwayne Peel has made five changes to his starting line-up as Scarlets return to action against Edinburgh in round 14 of the BKT United Rugby Championship at the Hive Stadium on Saturday evening...
Scarlets great Ken Owens to retire from rugby
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer club captain and one of the Scarlets’ all-time greats, Ken Owens, has announced his retirement from rugby. The 37-year-old hooker will be remembered as one of the finest players to pull on...
URC Round 13 Preview
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton Rugby v Connacht Rugby, Saturday, 1pm A meeting of two teams just on the edge of the play-off zone, with tenth taking on ninth, so there’s much at stake. Both sides will...
The “old school” Scotsman making his mark in west Wales
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex Craig is an “old school” rugby player enjoying a new lease of life. The second row’s move to the Scarlets has seen him secure a return to the Scotland squad, with his fine...
URC Round 12 Review
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouth African cleansweep There were victories for all four South African sides, with the Emirates Lions’ 38-14 bonus point win away to Connacht arguably the result of the round. Not...
URC Round 12 Preview
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOspreys v Munster Rugby, Friday 7.35pm Opposing coaches Toby Booth and Graham Rowntree have been singing each other’s praises ahead of this crucial Swansea showdown between two play-off contenders. Their...
Scarlets team to play Benetton
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets welcome back Wales internationals for Benetton test Wales international Gareth Davies skippers a much-changed Scarlets side for the round 12 BKT United Rugby Championship clash with Benetton...
Sean Jansen scores twice as Connacht move into play-off positions
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht moved into the BKT United Rugby Championship play-off positions following a 26-10 victory over Scarlets at Dexcom Stadium. Pete Wilkins’ men would have wanted to be further in front after...
Johnny McNicholl to return to New Zealand
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets have agreed to Johnny McNicholl’s request to be released from his contract to take up a playing opportunity in New Zealand. McNicholl, 33, made 130 appearances for the Scarlets over eight...
Scarlets sign Cheetahs hooker Marnus van der Merwe
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets are delighted to confirm the signing of Toyota Cheetahs hooker Marnus van der Merwe ahead of the 2024-25 season. The 27-year-old has been earning rave reviews in South Africa and was...
