Gareth Owen to join Leicester Tigers

Scarlets have confirmed that centre Gareth Owen has been released from his current contract with the region to link up with Leicester Tigers.

Owen, 28, joined the Scarlets in the summer of 2012 and has made 75 appearances for the region, scoring six tries.

Tough competition in the backline at the Scarlets kept Owen's appearances tally to nine in 2016-17, which included a European Rugby Champions Cup appearance against former champions Toulon.

Commenting on the news Scarlets General Manager of Rugby Jon Daniels said; "Having expressed a desire to move on from the Scarlets due to a lack of game time we have come to an agreement with Gareth allowing him to pursue opportunities elsewhere.

"Strength in depth in the backline limited Gareth's opportunities in the Scarlets jersey last season. Despite being disappointed to see a player of his calibre leave the region we wish him well for the future."