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 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).

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.

It was an emotional Saturday afternoon for popular former Wales and Scarlets wing, Mark Jones as he led out the team with his two-year-old son Caleb proudly wearing Scarlets kit with a no 14 and 'Daddy' blazoned across his back.

The 43 v 14 winning score-line against Worcester Warriors and a six try to one count from the Scarlets was a welcome sight for those who enjoyed a display of rugby from the home side at Parc y Scarlets that showed promise for the season ahead.

Parc y Scarlets is the place to be this weekend if you'd like to see a fantastic, eye popping show by the monster trucks.

Parc y Scarlets will pay tribute to one of Wales' most popular and committed rugby wingers, Mark Jones, this Saturday afternoon (21st August, 3pm) as the Scarlets take on Worcester Warriors at home for the former captain's testimonial match.

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

Our philosophy and commitment of developing our talent from within was very evident in our first pre-season match against Gloucester last Saturday.

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

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