Scarlets

Former Springbok with ‘real pedigree’ added to Scarlets coaching team

United Rugby Championship side Scarlets have added former Springboks lock Albert van den Berg to their coaching team ahead of next season.

URC ‘blown away’ as fans smash attendance records across the board

The second season of the URC broke attendance records across the competition, with an overall average match attendance increase of 36%.

Rugby rumours and transfers: Charles Piutau, Duane Vermeulen, Telusa Veainu and much more

Planet Rugby recaps some of the biggest rugby transfer news and rumours.

United Rugby Championship: ‘Meritocracy’ Champions Cup qualification returns while the final venue format is maintained

URC boss Martin Anayi has confirmed that Champions Cup qualification will revert to 'straight meritocracy' next season while the home final format remains.

United Rugby Championship: Six Irish and four South African players selected in Elite XV

Check out the 2022/23 URC Elite XV as voted for by a media panel.

Rugby World Cup: Winners and losers from Wales’ training squad

Planet Rugby picks out the winners and losers from Warren Gatland's 54-player preliminary training for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Premiership: Bath bring in coach with ‘fantastic rugby IQ’

Premiership side Bath have added the respected Lee Blackett to their coaching team while Edinburgh have re-signed forwards coach Stevie Lawrie.

Challenge Cup: Franco Smith says reaching first final ‘means a lot’ for Glasgow Warriors

Franco Smith was delighted after he guided Glasgow Warriors to their first European final with a 35-17 Challenge Cup semi-final win over the Scarlets.

Challenge Cup: Glasgow Warriors’ stunning second half sees off Scarlets in semi-final clash

Glasgow Warriors will head to Dublin for the final of the Challenge Cup after they overcame the Scarlets 35-17 in Llanelli on Saturday.

Challenge Cup: Five takeaways from Scarlets v Glasgow Warriors as Franco Smith’s charges maul their way into historic final

Planet Rugby's five takeaways from Glasgow Warriors' 35-17 victory over Scarlets in the Challenge Cup.

Challenge Cup: Vaea Fifita at number eight for Scarlets against Glasgow Warriors while Cheslin Kolbe set to shine at full-back for Toulon

Check on the team news and our predictions for the Challenge Cup semi-finals as Scarlets face Glasgow Warriors and Toulon take on Benetton.

Challenge Cup: Franco Smith urges Glasgow Warriors to silence Scarlets crowd in bid to reach final

Franco Smith has urged his Glasgow Warriors players to overcome the Scarlets' home support on Saturday when they meet in their Challenge Cup semi-final.

United Rugby Championship awards: Leinster, Tom Stewart and Sharks amongst our recipients

We dish out our awards after the United Rugby Championship regular season.

Challenge Cup: Glasgow Warriors have a ‘massive opportunity’ to advance to the final

Glasgow Warriors want to make the most of their opportunity to advance to the final of the Challenge Cup when they clash with Scarlets in the semi-finals.

Letter from Wales: United Rugby Championship review after turbulent season both on and off the pitch

Hugely respected rugby journalist Simon Thomas gives Planet Rugby his review of the United Rugby Championship season from a Welsh perspective.

Rugby rumours and transfers: John Plumtree, Mateo Carreras, Champions Cup qualification and much more

Planet Rugby recaps some of the biggest rugby transfer news and rumours.

United Rugby Championship: Bulls thrash Leinster while Zebre end the season winless and Dragons down Scarlets

Leinster suffered their first defeat of the season, conceding over 50 points for the first time in seven years, going down 62-7 to the Bulls in the URC.

Five rugby rumours and transfers: Kit clash row, retirements, Manu Tuilagi and more

Planet Rugby recaps five rugby rumours and transfers ahead of the weekend.

Scarlets: Leigh Halfpenny and Rhys Patchell among 15 confirmed departees

Leigh Halfpenny and Rhys Patchell are among the 15 senior players that will leave Scarlets at the end of the current season.

United Rugby Championship: Keith Earls and Rhys Webb to hit 200 milestone for Munster and Ospreys while key duo out for Connacht

Check on the team news and view our predictions ahead of the final round of the regular season in the United Rugby Championship.

Retiring XV: Class of 2023 from the Premiership, Top 14, URC and Super Rugby Pacific

The retiring class of 2023 from the stars from the Premiership, United Rugby Championship, Top 14 and Super Rugby Pacific.

Champions Cup: Referees announced for semi-finals with Challenge Cup officials also released

The match officials for this season's Champions Cup and Challenge Cup semi-finals have been announced.

Seven player movements: Billy Twelvetrees, Stuart McInally, Dave Kearney and more

Seven player movements from today's news including retirements, re-signings and rumours.

Rugby rumours and transfers: Rieko Ioane, Rhys Webb, Jacques Nienaber and much more

Planet Rugby recaps some of the biggest rugby transfer news and rumours.

Steff Hughes: From training on his own to Dragons lifeline and studying at Manchester City, centre has ‘no bitterness’ over Scarlets exit

Dragons centre Steff Hughes speaks about his new lease of life at the region ahead of the United Rugby Championship clash with old side Scarlets.

Jac Morgan: Wales back-row inks Ospreys extension while Scarlets snap up Bristol Bears star

Wales flanker Jac Morgan has signed a new deal at the Ospreys, while international team-mate Ioan Lloyd will join the Scarlets from Bristol Bears.

United Rugby Championship: Tom Stewart breaks try-scoring record as Ulster, Sharks and Glasgow Warriors win

Tom Stewart scored three tries, breaking the URC record, as Ulster beat the Dragons 40-19 on Friday with the Sharks and Glasgow Warriors claiming wins.

United Rugby Championship: Conor Murray starts for Munster at Stormers as race for play-off spots intensifies

Check out the teams and predictions from the penultimate round of the United Rugby Championship.

Ronan Kelleher: Leinster confirm another key deal as Ireland hooker re-signs while Dane Blacker to move from Scarlets to Dragons

Leinster have announced that hooker Ronan Kelleher has signed a new deal at the province while scrum-half Dane Blacker will leave Scarlets for Dragons.

United Rugby Championship: Huw Jones starts at 15 for Glasgow as race for play-off spots reaches exciting climax

The teams have been named for Friday’s United Rugby Championship encounters, including the clash between play-off challengers Sharks and Benetton.