The Scarlets kick-off the new rugby season in Northern Italy when they face Magners League new-comers Benetton Treviso on Saturday evening (KO 7.05pm local time) with the Scarlets team eager to get off to a good start by securing their first league points away from home.

Head Coach Nigel Davies has said the team selection for Treviso is based on having faith in the Scarlets in-form players and those with the most exposure to a new Scarlets rugby regime this summer, as well as keeping an eye on key fixtures and squad rotation for the season ahead.

Established Llanelli based construction firm, Lloyd and Gravell has given its backing to the Scarlets this season as one of its key shirt sponsors - appearing on the sleeve of the region's playing kit.

The Scarlets will have more season ticket holders at Parc y Scarlets than ever before this coming season and have reported a 13.5% increase in sales on the same period last year.

The longest serving Scarlet in the current squad, Vernon Cooper, was honoured by a four try performance as the Scarlets secured a win over newly promoted Exeter Chiefs to finish their pre season preparations ahead of the first Magners League game next weekend, away to Treviso.

The Scarlets have made a late addition to their replacements bench for this evening's encounter against Exeter Chiefs (kick-off 7pm, Parc y Scarlets) which may see exciting new Samoan international signing Jonny Fa'amatuainu take to the field in Scarlets colours for the first time.

The longest-serving player in the current Scarlets squad will be honoured at his testimonial match on Friday evening (27th August kick-off 7pm) as Vernon Cooper leads out his Scarlets team-mates for a friendly against Exeter Chiefs.

The Scarlets will play their final friendly of their pre-season against Exeter Chiefs at Parc y Scarlets tomorrow (Friday 27th August kick-off 7pm) with a number of the region's up and coming internationals returning to the match day squad.

Scarlets' Ken Owens collected the Magners League Try of the Season at the inaugural Magners League Awards at the Millennium Stadium last night (Monday).

The Scarlets have named the experienced and well-respected Wales and British Lions hooker, Matthew Rees as captain for the forthcoming season.

With the third round games of the WRU Age Grade Championships played last night the Scarlets u16's were unlucky with a second defeat of the season.

Jordan Williams kicked a last gasp penalty to earn the Scarlets under 18s a valuable 15-13 WRU Regional Age Grade Championship victory over the Blues at Parc y Scarlets.

The WRU's third round matches will take place this evening, Wednesday 1st September.

The third round of matches in the WRU Regional Age Grade Championship take centre stage this evening, Wednesday 1st September.

Scarlets will face Blues South in the next round of the WRU Regional Age Grade Championship and will be looking to secure their first victory of the campaign.

21 Signal Regiment (Air Support), based in Bath, recruit primarily from Wales and currently have an 80% Welsh contingent and a strong rugby tradition.

Scarlets will be holding an open training session at Abergwili, Carmarthen on Sunday 22nd August from 11am to 1pm.

Whitland RFC Ladies are holding a tag, touch and tackle fun day on Sunday 1st August.

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With the preparations well under way for the 2010/2011 rugby season the Scarlets will be making their way from Parc y Scarlets over the summer months to a town near you!

A group of Scarlets players visited the Pembrokeshire Show on Wednesday 17th August to show their support to the show and to meet supporters.

The Scarlets Squad were in Pembrokeshire on Tuesday 17th to meet up with over 100 young rugby fans for the Scarlets Summer Skills Camp at Haverfordwest RFC.

Scarlets have teamed up with the Princes Trust to run the 1st ever "Get started with Rugby" course in Wales.

Past and present Scarlets players will swap rugby boots for cricket pads to play in a star-studded 20/20 cricket match in Llanelli on Bank Holiday Sunday.

At the end of June the Scarlets joined forces with 14 Signal Regiment (EW) at their Open Day at Brawdy Airfield, Pembrokeshire.

The Scarlets' 2010-11 Kit launch held in Canolfan Delme Thomas, Parc y Scarlets, last night was well received by the supporters who had come in their droves to get a glimpse of the new home and away kit.

The Scarlets will welcome Worcester Warriors and Exeter Chiefs to Parc y Scarlets for their pre season friendlies.

The Scarlets have announced that they have signed a record six-figure kit deal for the next four years with fast-emerging Swiss brand Burrda.

Parc y Scarlets is to host its second senior football international in a little over a year.

Regan King, Jonathan Davies, Rob McCusker and Rhys Priestland will be amongst the players showcasing the Scarlets' new 2010-11 kit when they hit the catwalk on Thursday 12th of August.

The Scarlets will welcome Worcester Warriors and Exeter Chiefs to Parc y Scarlets for their pre season friendlies.

Pembrokeshire Dad of three Peter Scott from Broad Haven said that this year will be the first for his family as season ticket holders due to the big emphasis the Scarlets have placed on creating a family-friendly match day at the impressive Parc y Scarlets stadium and great pricing to match.

Scarlets season ticket sales staff have been busy at Parc y Scarlets since Saturday's launch with plenty of anticipation building for the start of the 2010-2011 season.

The Scarlets are pleased to announce that 2010-2011 season tickets will go on sale to existing and new customers tomorrow (Saturday, 19th June), at 9am.

The Scarlets are getting set for a busy Saturday in the ticket office at Parc y Scarlets as the region launches its new season ticket programme this weekend for next season's rugby feast at Parc y Scarlets.