Wales U20s will take on Scotland on Friday evening for the first home game of the tournament and inaugural international fixture at Eirias, Colwyn Bay.

With just one point separating the Scarlets and Glasgow in the RaboDirect PRO12, Thursday night's encounter at Firhill becomes a crucial game for both sides in their play-off aspirations.

Regional Rugby Wales (RRW) believes that the review and discussion on the future success of the regional rugby structure in Wales is healthy and that no stone should be left unturned to find the right solutions.

It was seen as the must have stocking filler for the rugby lover's wife or girlfriend with copies flying off the shelves in record time. The product of course was Iestyn Thomas' Benefit Year Calendar.

The LV= Breakthrough Player Award, a new award for this season's LV= Cup, is designed to recognise a young player who has stood out in the 2011-12 competition.

The LV= Breakthrough Player Award, a new award for this season's LV= Cup, is designed to recognise a young player who has stood out in the 2011-12 competition.

England will take on Scotland in the Calcutta Cup fixture on Saturday at Murrayfield and included in the starting 22 will be a sole Scarlet-man.

Scarlets hooker Kirby Myhill, from Pembrey, has been named by Wales Under 20 Head Coach Danny Wilson as Wales captain ahead of their opening Six Nations fixture against Ireland at Dubarry Park.

Two of the Scarlets' rising stars have been named in the LV= Breakthrough Player shortlist, a new award for this season's LV= Cup designed to recognise a young player who has stood out in the 2011-12 competition.

Scarlets centre Gareth Maule captained the Scarlets to a proud performance and emphatic victory over London Irish in the third round of the LV= Cup.

Wales U20s will take on Scotland on Friday evening for the first home game of the tournament and inaugural international fixture at Eirias, Colwyn Bay.

Scarlets under 16s will take on neighbours Ospreys in the WRU age grade championship semi final on Wednesday 8th February at Llandarcy.

Scarlets under 16s v Ospreys has been postponed due to a frozen pitch.

Scarlets' next generation are flying high after receiving support from RAF careers.

Scarlets' under 16's team, and the region's next generation of stars, took on Blues South last week at Llangennech RFC.

The Scarlets coaching team will be holding a trial at Carmarthen Quins on Sunday, 29th January, at 1.30pm.

Youngsters at Burry Port RFC were put through their paces earlier this week when some of their Scarlets heroes called in.

A number of Scarlets' Academy squad and age grade teams will face each other in an inter-collegiate battle this Friday evening, 30th September.

Applications are currently being sought for coaching positions within WRU's Next Generation Scarlets.

In what turned out to be a triumphant victory for Llanelli at the Gnoll against old rivals Neath, the visitors secured their place in the Principality Premiership final.

One of Scarlets' kit sponsors, Lloyd & Gravell Ltd, have showed their support to the region's next generation with generous sponsorship of training wear.

Three of Scarlets' homegrown talents went along to Fishguard and Goodwick RFC last week to lend a hand with a training session.

The Scarlets Community Department are calling on all Boys and Girls aged between 7 -11 to participate in the Scarlets Sports camp over the February Half term.

In the lead up to Saturday's big game against Northampton Saints some of the Scarlets players took time out from their training sessions to pass on some of their knowledge and experience to the region's future stars.

Two of heart and soul rugby country's leading female darts players will put toe the oche at the Lakeside.

Wales, with the help of Scarlets stars Jonathan Davies, George North and Rhys Priestland, secured an opening victory in the RBS Six Nations Championship against Ireland this afternoon at the Aviva Stadium.

Heart and Soul Rugby Country is the place to be this Spring to catch all of the 6 Nations action!

Swansea City Reserves' fixture against Norwich, which was due to be played on Monday 9th January 2012 has been rearranged.

The effort, pride and passion you all show as Scarlets supporters is truly inspiring and hugely appreciated by one and all at heart and soul rugby country.

The Scarlets would like to wish everyone in their rugby community, supporters, sponsors and partners in heart and soul rugby country a very happy Christmas and a healthy and inspirational 2012.

Following the conclusion of the LV= Cup pool stages over the weekend the two semi finals have been confirmed with the Scarlets returning to Franklin's Gardens.

The Scarlets sensational win against top French side Castres will bring them another French trip and a quarter-final Amlin Challenge Cup contest against Brive away from home.

Coming along to Parc y Scarlets this Saturday for the LV= Cup fixture against London Irish? Make a day of it and leave the car at home!

Coming along to Parc y Scarlets this Saturday for the Scarlets' huge Heineken Cup clash against Northampton Saints? Avoid the traffic congestion and take advantage of our park and ride service!

"You can't ask for any more than to walk into the stadium before a big game like that and hear them willing you on. It makes a big difference to the boys."