The Scarlets wish to express their support for former Scarlets centre, Matthew J Watkins who has publicly confirmed that he has unfortunately developed a rare form of cancer in his right pelvis.

A number of the region's young sides have tasted success of late winning all manner of Cups, Titles and Championships.

Whilst the Scarlets bowed out of the 2012-13 season in a tough and physical encounter at Ravenhill last week in the RaboDirect PRO12 semi final there were numerous battles still on-going around the region as the domestic season draws to a close.

After a busy end to the Scarlets rugby season with a high impact finale semi-final out in Ulster the rugby management team have been putting plans in place for the 2013/14 season.