Scarlets

Scarlets great Ken Owens to retire from rugby

Former 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...

Where To Watch BKT URC Round 14

After some European action, the URC is back in full swing this weekend for round 14. Here is where you can watch each fixture.    FRIDAY, APRIL 19  Ulster v Cardiff Rugby Kingspan Stadium,...

Basham and O'Brien to stay with Dragons

Dragons RFC can confirmed earlier today that fly half Angus O’Brien has agreed new terms to continue his second spell with the Men of Gwent. Caerleon-born O’Brien came through the Dragons...

URC Round 13 Review

League leaders Leinster make big statement After two trophy-less seasons, no-one in the Leinster Rugby camp will be getting carried away, but they certainly made an emphatic statement in their top-of-the-table...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Scarlets v Glasgow Warriors

URC Round 13 Preview

Benetton 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...

SA teams strive for another perfect Vodacom URC round

The South African teams will be striving for another perfect round in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship as the end of the pool stages draws closer with only six rounds remaining, and the competition...

URC by the numbers

Top Players From R12   Carries: 24 Jack Dempsey (Glasgow Warriors) Defenders Beaten: 8 Andrew Smith (Connacht) / Pierre Bruno (Zebre Parma) Lineouts Won: 7 Ruan Nortje (Vodacom Bulls) / Euan Ferrie...

The “old school” Scotsman making his mark in west Wales

Alex 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

South 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...