Scarlets have named an extended squad for the first run out of the season, on Saturday 18th August kick-off 2.30pm, against Bristol Bears.
The Scarlets will welcome Bristol Bears to Carmarthen Park on Saturday in the first friendly of the 2081-19 season with five of

Five Scarlets newcomers to face Bristol Bears

Maori All Black Blade Thomson on his way to join Scarlets
Scarlets are delighted to announce that Maori All Black Blade Thomson will join the region in time for the 2018-19 season.
A Junior World Championship winner, international and seasoned pro in Super Rugby, 27-year-old Thomson currently plays for the Hurricanes.
He was a member of

Justin Tipuric named Ospreys captain
Justin Tipuric will lead the Ospreys this season after he was today confirmed as the Region’s new skipper.
The 29-year old Lions and Wales flanker takes over the role from Alun Wyn Jones, who has held the post since August 2010, making a record 115

Wales assistant coach Shaun Edwards confirmed in Ospreys consultancy role
Wales assistant coach Shaun Edwards will link up with the Ospreys this season in a consultancy role, it was confirmed today.
The former Wasps head coach, and Wigan Rugby League legend, will combine his role with his ongoing duties with the Welsh Rugby Union, working

Ceredigion takes pride of place on Scarlets’ vibrant away kit
Scarlets have today launched the alternative strip for the 2018-19 season at a fun-filled family day out on Aberystwyth’s promenade.
The vibrant blue, white and gold kit was launched in Aberystwyth as the region looks to strengthen brand awareness within the county of

Scotland international Sam Hidalgo-Clyne gives first press conference for Scarlets
Scotland international Sam Hidalgo-Clyne is looking forward to working with current Scarlets No1 scrum-half Gareth Davies in the coming Guinness Pro14 and European campaigns.
Hidalgo-Clyne gave his first press conference for the Scarlets at Parc y Scarlets today.
The former Edinburgh player was relaxed as