Wales will take on Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Sunday, kick-off 3.00pm, in their opening RBS Six Nations Championship.

The Scarlets travel to Sale Sharks this weekend for the final pool round of their LV=Cup competition (kick off 1500 Saturday 4th February) with three wins from three so far in the 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.

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.

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.

Scarlets Tighthead Prop Rhys Thomas has been admitted to Morriston Hospital after suffering an illness during training at Parc y Scarlets yesterday (Thursday 26th January 2012).

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.

With the Six Nations Championships on the horizon eight of Scarlets' next generation have been named in Wales Under 20 extended training squad.

Scarlets' next generation will be hoping to secure an all important final victory of the WRU championship as they welcome Cardiff Blues to their temporary home, Llangennech RFC this evening - Wednesday 11th January.

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.

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.

Parc y Scarlets was full of festive spirit last night as Cochyn held his annual Christmas Party for all of his Clwb Cochyn members!

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.

Players have it easy during the modern festive season. Yes, of course, in the professional era the game is more intense. Christmas lunch is probably calorie controlled and there's a distinct lack of alcohol.

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."

Scarlets will welcome Glasgow to Parc y Scarlets this Saturday, kick-off 6.15pm. The game won't be televised so be sure to get your ticket for the Celtic clash!