Skipper Macleod back to lead Scarlets for derby mission
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyClub captain Josh Macleod will make his first appearance of the season in Boxing Day’s BKT United Rugby Championship West Wales derby against the Ospreys (17:15; S4C & Viaplay). Macleod has...
Samson Lee announces retirement from rugby
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWe are sad to announce that prop Samson Lee has been forced to retire from rugby because of injury at the age of 31. A home-grown player from Llanelli who came through the Scarlets Academy, Samson...
Gareth Davies back to skipper Scarlets against Black Lion
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales international Gareth Davies is one of five changes to the Scarlets side for Friday night’s EPCR Challenge Cup round two clash with Georgian side Black Lion at Parc y Scarlets. Davies takes...
Jonathan Davies returns to lead Scarlets into European quest
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and British & Irish Lions centre Jonathan Davies returns to lead the Scarlets in the opening round of their EPCR Challenge Cup campaign in Castres on Saturday (15:15; epcrugby.tv). Davies...
Scarlets sign hooker Eduan Swart from South African side the Pumas
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets can confirm the signing of South African hooker Eduan Swart from Currie Cup side the Pumas. With Ken Owens an injury absentee and Academy prospect Isaac Young sidelined with a foot issue, Swart...
United Rugby Championship Round 7 Wrap Up By Simon Thomas
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBOX OFFICE WALES HOPEFUL Wales fly-half contender Ioan Lloyd produced a “box office” display in the Scarlets’ 29-23 bonus point victory over Cardiff Rugby at a packed Arms Park. The...
Two changes to Scarlets side for Cardiff clash
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo changes to Scarlets side for Cardiff clash Scarlets head coach Dwayne Peel has made two personnel changes to his starting line-up for Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship round seven clash...
Taine Plumtree injury causes doubt for Six Nations
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and Scarlets back row Taine Plumtree is a doubt for the 2024 Six Nations after picking up a shoulder injury. Plumtree was absent from Scarlets' loss to Ospreys over the weekend. After...
United Rugby Championship Round 6 Wrap-Up
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA magic fixture and a bumper crowd Leo Cullen says there was something for everyone in a “magic fixture” as his Leinster team beat champions Munster 21-16 at a packed Aviva Stadium. A crowd...
Match Preview: Ospreys v Scarlets
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFor these two teams, there’s no game quite like it. It’s the west Wales derby and it means a huge amount, as long-serving Ospreys prop Nicky Smith confirms. “I would be lying if...