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Having lived all my life in the small village of Pwll, a stone’s throw from the famous Stradey Park, rugby has played a big part in my life. I’m a true ‘one-eyed Turk’ and proud of it…I’ve witnessed historical victories, some of the biggest names in rugby and heart break (when we’ve lost against the Ospreys!!) during my love affair with the Scarlets.
Along with the historic season of 1992/93 that saw the Scarlets beat Australia, World Champions at the time, my most memorable day in Stradey was my Wedding Day….the only time a blessing had been held in the ground!
Starting my own business has enabled me to devote more time to both my Scarlets, recently becoming a player sponsor, and this column which has offered me an inside opportunity that I could have only ever imaged! As much as I love rugby, don’t expect un-biased analysis….remember…I’m a true one-eyed Scarlets fan!

Scarlets Secure Second Festive Derby Success Against Dragons

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It was the turn of the Dragons to visit a freezing Parc y Scarlets in the second of the Festive Derbies, with the visitors...

Andrew ‘Tommo’ Thomas – A Tribute

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It is hard to imagine a match day experience at Parc y Scarlets without the enthusiastic tones of Andrew Thomas on the mic. ‘Tommo’,...

Rugby Stars’ Charitable Efforts During Lockdown

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As the world continues in these unprecedented times during the fight against the Coronavirus, all aspects of life as we know it have been...

Wayne Pivac Discusses Lockdown and Rugby’s Future

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Whilst the world continues in the current unprecadated state in the fight against the Coronavirus, Wales Head Coach, Wayne Pivac has described his new-found...

Scarlets Secure Bonus Point Win Against Spirited Kings

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For only the second time this season, the Scarlets actually had a home game in dry conditions. Werner Kruger took over the captaincy from...

Meet Mohamed Akbor – Martial Arts World Champion

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Mohamed Akbor is familiar face in Llanelli, particularly for those of you who frequent the Ali Raj Indian Restaurant in Trinity Road, but how...

Man of the Match O’Brien Instrumental in Stuffing the Ospreys!

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With Christmas as far away as ever, Scarlets supporters were hoping that they would get a double in the late Christmas present stakes from...

Toulon Cruelly Snatch Victory Against Heroic Scarlets

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The Scarlets’ European campaign continued with a familiar away trip to face Toulon at the Stade Mayol. At half back, both Ryan Lamb and...

Scarlets Secure First Win In Challenge Cup Against London Irish

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The PRO14 took a break this week as the Scarlets began their European Campaign, playing for the first time in the Challenge Cup. Scarlets...

Super-Cool Dan Secures Benetton Victory With Last Kick

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With the Challenge Cup starting next weekend, the Scarlets were hoping to end this block of League fixtures with a home victory against a...

Scarlets Secure Hard-Fought Cheetahs Victory

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Following South Africa’s superb win against England to become World Champions in the Rugby World Cup, the Scarlets welcomed the Cheetahs to Parc y...

Edinburgh Dominant As Scarlets Suffer First League Loss

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It may be the semi-final weekend of the Rugby World Cup and with England securing their spot in the final with a superb display...

Eight-Try Scarlets See Off Zebre

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Following last week’s heroic efforts in Scotland, the Scarlets returned home to Parc y Scarlets for the visit of Zebre. Head Coach, Brad Mooar made...

Scarlets Hang On To Secure Victory in Scotstoun

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The Scarlets travelled to Scotstoun for the second round of this season’s Pro14 where they faced a wounded Glasgow team who were looking to...

Scarlets Start the Season With A Victory Over Connacht

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The World Cup may be in full swing but finally action returned to Parc y Scarlets with the start of this season’s Pro14. Centre, Steff...

Meet Scarlets’ New Coach, Brad Mooar

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It’s hard to believe that it was actually before Christmas that Kiwi Brad Mooar was announced as Wayne Pivac’s successor and new Head Coach...

Scarlets Suffer Late Dragons Defeat

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And so we reach the final round of this season’s Pro14 regular season, with the Scarlets facing the Dragons in the opening game of...

Stradey Sospans Girls Rugby Welcomes Record Numbers

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Despite Women’s Rugby being very much on the rise in recent times, the number of girls both interested in the sport and having the...

Clancy Clangers Contribute As Scarlets Lose to Edinburgh

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With just three matches left in the regular Pro14 season, the Scarlets faced Edinburgh in a game that would probably see the victor progress...

Superb Scarlets Defensive Display Seals Munster Victory

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Following last week’s full five points against Cheetahs, the Scarlets faced another must-win game with Munster the opponents in a replay of the 2017...

Scarlets Bid A Fond Farewell To Tank Topper Man

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In the general workforce, employees come and go and occasionally some stand out for their dedication and sometimes something just that little bit special....

Superb Performance From Scarlets Tames The Tigers

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For the tenth time in Europe, the Scarlets faced Leicester Tigers, and with just 2 of those resulting in victory, despite there being nothing...

Scarlets Secure Important Dragons Win

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With the results the last couple of weeks not going in the Scarlets’ favour, the rejuvenated Dragons posed a real threat to the Scarlets...

Scarlets European Hopes Dashed As Ulster Secure Victory

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The Pro14 took a break this week as it was back to Champions Cup action in Parc y Scarlets with Ulster making the return...

This Week’s Scarlets News

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It’s been an eventful week so far at the Scarlets with the announcement on Monday that Crusaders’ Assistant Coach, Brad Mooar, will replace fellow...

Scarlets Denied Losing Bonus Against Fourteen Man Glasgow

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Following a good performance against Ulster last weekend that secured a full five points, the Scarlets were back on the road this week as...

Scarlets Extend Unbeaten Home Run With Bonus Point Win

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It was back to Pro14 action this weekend for the Scarlets as they faced Ulster for the first of three times in the matter...

Blade Injury Worry As Edinburgh Deny Scarlets

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Following a successful trip to South Africa where the Scarlets bagged a full five points, the squad were on their travels once more, but...

Leinster ‘A’ Secure Celtic Cup Victory

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The Celtic Cup reached a thrilling end with Scarlets ‘A’ facing Leinster ‘A’ in the inaugural final at Parc y Scarlets following the home...

Scarlets Heartbreak As Racing Secure Away Win

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Hot on the heels of the victory against the Ospreys, the Scarlets were offered the opportunity to build on that success with the start...

Solid Scarlets Secure Victory Over Arch Rivals Ospreys

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There is no greater rivalry that that between the Scarlets and the Ospreys. The sun shone down as a packed Parc y Scarlets welcomed...

Kings Royally Beaten By Strong Scarlets Performance

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With last week’s disappointing result nothing but a distant memory, the Scarlets were back in Parc y Scarlets aiming to continue with their impressive...

Scarlets Confirm Latest Injury Woes

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It’s currently a mixed bag of fortunes for the Davies brothers on the injury front with Head Coach, Wayne Pivac today confirming that James...

Heartbreak As Ulster Snatch Last Gasp Victory

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After what felt like a long summer break, the rugby season is finally back with the Scarlets travelling to Belfast for the opening round...

Injury-Hit Scarlets Start Season Against Ulster

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The Scarlets begin this season’s Pro14 campaign on Saturday with an astonishing 14 players on the injury list. Samson Lee, Uzair Cassiem and Leigh...

All The Latest News From Parc y Scarlets

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It’s been a busy two months since the Scarlets’ last match when they faced Leinster at the Aviva Stadium in the last fixture of...

Champions Scarlets March on to the Semi Finals

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And so, we reach what definitely will be the final home fixture of this season as the Scarlets face the Toyota Cheetahs in the...

Excited Scarlets Await the Visit of the Cheetahs

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With the five points in the bag against the Dragons, and the home play-off spot secured, the focus is now firmly back on defending...

Scarlets Slay Dragons to Secure Home Play Off Spot

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With the disappointment of the Semi Final loss against Leinster still fresh, Head Coach, Wayne Pivac has admitted that this week has been a...

Scarlets Ready for Leinster Semi Final Battle

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There’s an excited buzz of expectation around Parc y Scarlets this week as the squad prepare for the Semi Final of the Champions’ Cup...

Edinburgh Too Strong For Young Scarlets

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With thirteen changes to the team that beat Glasgow in Parc y Scarlets last week, it was the affectionately known ‘Tesco team’ that travelled...

Scarlets’ Unbeaten Home League Run Continues

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And so we reach the final weeks of the rugby season and the last guaranteed home fixture for the Scarlets. Currently in second position...

Glasgow Up Next For Champions Cup Semi Finalists

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It wasn’t the great game of running rugby that was predicted before the whistle, but it certainly proved that the Scarlets bring more to...

Super Scarlets Secure Semi Final Spot

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It’s been a long old week, building up to the biggest night in the history of Parc y Scarlets since it’s move from...

Scarlets Treated to Helzbach Lucky Cupcakes!

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Good Friday could well be a Great Friday in Llanelli this year if the Scarlets secure a victory in the Quarter Finals of this...

Pivac Looks Ahead To Biggest Game At Parc Y Scarlets

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In what is the biggest week in the brief history of Parc y Scarlets, Wayne Pivac and his men have one focus….they are 80...

Munster Out-Muscle Scarlets in Pro14

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It was a special evening for Tadhg Beirne, making his 50th appearance against his future employers as he took to the field in Thomond...

Scarlets Look Ahead to Business End of Season

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With this season’s Six Nations done and dusted for another year, the Scarlets can now concentrate on an exciting ‘business end’ to the season....

Maori All Black Blade Thomson Joins Scarlets

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With the departures of both Tadhg Beirne and Scotland Captain, John Barclay confirmed earlier this season, the Scarlets have now confirmed the signing of...

Superb Second Half Secures Bonus Point for Young Scarlets

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It was Ulster that got the points on the board first, with Tommy Bowe racing up on the wing before passing to Johnny McCloskey...