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Scarlets On This Day @scarletsotd.bsky.social · 1d

#OnThisDay in 1992

🏉 Llanelli 20-16 Cardiff
Scarlets Tries: Simon Davies, Mark Perego and Ieuan Evans

🗓️ 10/10/1992
🏆 Heineken League
🏟️ Stradey Park
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Scarlets On This Day @scarletsotd.bsky.social · 2d

#OnThisDay in 2010

🏉 Scarlets claimed a 43-34 win over Perpignan, scoring some world-class tries in the process.

Rhys Priestland's second an especially iconic try, with the Scarlets at their offloading, attacking best.

🗓️ 09/10/2010
🏆 Heineken Cup
🏟️ Parc y Scarlets
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Scarlets On This Day @scarletsotd.bsky.social · 3d

#OnThisDay in 2016

🏉 Scarlets secured a bonus-point victory over the Dragons, winning 31-27.

Steff Evans (2), Liam Williams, and Jonathan Evans scored the tries, with Scott Williams named man-of-the-match.

🗓️ 08/10/2016
🏆 Guinness Pro12
🏟️ Parc y Scarlets
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Scarlets On This Day @scarletsotd.bsky.social · 4d

#OnThisDay in 2017

🏉 Scarlets defeated the Ospreys 19-18 away in Swansea

Gareth Davies scored twice and Samson Lee went over for the decisive try - his first for the Scarlets in his 101st appearance for the club.

🗓️ 07/10/2017
🏆 Guinness Pro14
🏟️ Liberty Stadium
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Scarlets On This Day @scarletsotd.bsky.social · 10d

#OnThisDay in 2021

🏉 Scarlets earned their first competitive win under new head coach Dwayne Peel

Tom Rogers and Steff Evans scored the pick of the tries in the 36-13 bonus-point win over the Lions

🗓️ 01/10/2021
🏆 United Rugby Championship
🏟️ Parc y Scarlets
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Scarlets On This Day @scarletsotd.bsky.social · 14d

#OnThisDay in 2013

🏉 Scarlets beat Edinburgh 22-9, with tries coming from Nic Reynolds, Jordan Williams, who scored the pick of the tries with a brilliant individual effort, and Jon Davies.

🗓️ 27/09/2013
🏆 RaboDirect Pro12
🏟️ Murrayfield
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Scarlets On This Day @scarletsotd.bsky.social · 16d

#OnThisDay in 1999

🏉 Llanelli demolished Cardiff 60-18 in the league, running in 9 tries in total.

Wayne Proctor and Matt Cardey starred with two tries apiece. Byron Hayward (2), Marcus Thomas and Rupert Moon also scored.

🗓️ 25/09/1999
🏆 Welsh/Scottish League
🏟️ Stradey Park
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Scarlets On This Day @scarletsotd.bsky.social · 17d

#OnThisDay in 2010

🏉 Jon "Fox" Davies set up one try for George North and then scored a marvellous individual effort against the Dragons. Scarlets won the game 27-14.

🗓️ 24/09/2010
🏆 Magners League
🏟️ Rodney Parade
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Scarlets On This Day @scarletsotd.bsky.social · 18d

#OnThisDay in 2006

🏉 Scarlets moved to the top of the Magners League with an outstanding 33-21 win over Leinster.

Dafydd James (2), Inoke Afeaki and Regan King all crossed to secure the bonus point by half-time.

🗓️ 23/09/2006
🏆 Magners League
🏟️ Stradey Park
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Scarlets On This Day @scarletsotd.bsky.social · 19d

#OnThisDay in 2001

🏉 Llanelli defeated Neath 41-26, with tries from Leigh Davies, two from Dave Hodges (his second an excellent team score), and Dafydd Jones. Gareth Bowen added 21 points from the boot.

🗓️ 22/09/2001
🏆 Welsh/Scottish League
🏟️ The Gnoll
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Scarlets On This Day @scarletsotd.bsky.social · 21d

#OnThisDay in 2014

🏉 Emyr Phillips made his 100th appearance for the Scarlets and marked the occasion by scoring the opening try in their 43-0 victory over Benetton Treviso.

🗓️ 20/09/2014
🏆 Guinness Pro12
🏟️ Parc y Scarlets
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Scarlets On This Day @scarletsotd.bsky.social · 22d

#OnThisDay in 1992

🏉 Llanelli continued their winning start to the season with a record 79-10 away win over Newport.

Scarlets scored 11 tries in total, including hat-tricks for Colin Stephens (39 points on the day) and Ieuan Evans.

🗓️ 19/09/1992
🏆 Heineken League
🏟️ Rodney Parade
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Scarlets On This Day @scarletsotd.bsky.social · 24d

#OnThisDay in 1974

🏉 Llanelli beat Tonga 24-15. This was the Tongans’ first tour of Britain, and to date, the only meeting between the two sides.

David Nicholas and Roger Davies scored the Scarlets tries, with Bernard Thomas and Andy Hill kicking the rest.

🗓️ 17/09/1974
🏟️ Stradey Park
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Scarlets On This Day @scarletsotd.bsky.social · 25d

#OnThisDay in 1995

🏉 Llanelli beat Treorchy 52-7 in the league

Wayne Proctor scored a hat-trick, with the other tries coming from Justin Thomas, Owain Lloyd, Craig Quinnell, Rupert Moon, and a penalty try.

🗓️ 16/09/1995
🏆 Heineken League
🏟️ Stradey Park
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Scarlets On This Day @scarletsotd.bsky.social · 27d

#OnThisDay in 2013

🎥 Gareth Davies superb individual try against Treviso

🗓️ 14/09/2013
🏆 RaboDirect Pro12
🏟️ Parc y Scarlets
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Scarlets On This Day @scarletsotd.bsky.social · 28d

#OnThisDay in 2008

🏉 Scarlets played their final league game at Stradey Park, defeating Connacht 45-3.

Deacon Manu (2), Jon Davies, Nathan Brew, Morgan Stoddart (2), and Mark Jones scored the tries in the bonus point win.

🗓️ 13/09/2008
🏆 Magners League
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Scarlets On This Day @scarletsotd.bsky.social · 29d

#OnThisDay in 1992

🎥 Iwan Jones, Neil Boobyer, and Ian Jones' tries against Bridgend

🗓️ 12/09/1992
🏆 Heineken League
🏟️ Stradey Park
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Scarlets On This Day @scarletsotd.bsky.social · Sep 9

#OnThisDay in 1995

🏉 Scarlets opened their league campaign with a 40-5 victory over Abertillery.

Justin Thomas, Paul Jones, Owain Lloyd, Neil Boobyer and Huw Harries crossed for the Llanelli tries, with Matthew McCarthy kicking 15 points.

🗓️ 09/09/1995
🏆 Heineken League
🏟️ Stradey Park
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Scarlets On This Day @scarletsotd.bsky.social · Sep 8

#OnThisDay in 2001

🏉 Stephen Jones kicked a 45-metre drop goal in injury time to give Llanelli a 19-17 victory over Pontypridd.

Salesi Finau scored the Scarlets only try of the game in the first half.

🗓️ 08/09/2001
🏆 Welsh-Scottish/Celtic League
🏟️ Sardis Road
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Scarlets On This Day @scarletsotd.bsky.social · Sep 5

#OnThisDay in 1992

🏉 Llanelli began their historic season with a 44-20 away win over Pontypool.

Wayne Proctor (2), Nigel Davies, Scott Quinnell, Gary Jones, Neil Boobyer, and Ieuan Evans all crossed for tries.

🗓️ 05/09/1992
🏆 Heineken League
🏟️ Pontypool Park
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Scarlets On This Day @scarletsotd.bsky.social · Sep 4

#OnThisDay in 2010

🏉 George North made his league debut for the Scarlets. The 18-year-old marked the occasion with two excellent tries away to Benetton Treviso.

🗓️ 04/09/2010
🏆 Magners League
🏟️ Stadio Comunale di Monigo
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Scarlets On This Day @scarletsotd.bsky.social · Sep 3

#OnThisDay in 1986

🏉 Llanelli faced the Scottish Co-Optimists in The Carwyn James Memorial Match, an annual fixture played against a select team or club outside the regular fixture calendar

Gary Pearce and Ieuan Evans scored the pick of the games tries

🗓️ 03/09/1986
🏟️ Stradey Park
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Scarlets On This Day @scarletsotd.bsky.social · Sep 2

#OnThisDay in 2017

🏉 Scarlets began the defence of their league title with a comfortable 57–10 win over the Southern Kings

Leigh Halfpenny marked his debut for the club with one of the Scarlets' eight tries

🗓️ 02/09/2017
🏆 Guinness Pro14
🏟️ Parc y Scarlets
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Scarlets On This Day @scarletsotd.bsky.social · Sep 1

#OnThisDay in 2012

🏉 Scarlets opened their season with a 45-20 bonus point win over Leinster.

Andy Fenby scored the pick of the tries, with George North, Scott Williams, Liam Williams, and Kieran Murphy also crossing.

🗓️ 01/09/2012
🏆 RaboDirect Pro12
🏟️ Parc y Scarlets
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Scarlets On This Day @scarletsotd.bsky.social · May 27

#OnThisDay in 2017

🏉 Scarlets won the Pro12 title with a stunning display, defeating Munster 46–22 in the Dublin final.

Scarlets crossed for six tries in total, sealing a record win on an unforgettable day.

🗓️ 27/05/2017
🏆 Guinness Pro12 Final
🏟️ Aviva Stadium
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