Name change for Scarlets

My Account
Logout

Create an Evening Standard Account

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Welcome! Sign in here

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Forgot your password ?

Registration

* indicates fields that are mandatory

Email *

Password *

Confirm Password *

First name *

Surname *

Postcode *

Country *

Mobile phone number

Username *

Gender *

Year of birth *

When you sign up...

You will have access to all our online competitions, discounted offers and can post comments on our site.

You will also receive The Weekender newsletter sent every Thursday - it’s full of fantastic offers and ideas for the weekend. You can update your email preferences in your account page when you log in.

Other newsletters and emails

Homes & Property Newsletter - Yes I want to receive the weekly email with all the latest news on property in the capital

Occasionally we would also like to send you relevant emails detailing specific offers either from ourselves or carefully selected partners. If you would prefer not to receive these then please tick the appropriate boxes below. We will never pass on your details.

I do not want to receive additional offers and information from the Evening Standard

I do not want to receive additional offers and information sent by Evening Standard on behalf of carefully selected partners

Terms and Conditions

* I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Evening Standard

Registration

Mail Sent for Registration Confirmation.

A confirmation email has been sent. Please activate your account by clicking on the activation link sent in your mail box.

It comes less than three months before their planned move into a new stadium, Parc y Scarlets, and mirrors the decision of fellow Welsh regional side the Ospreys, who dropped Neath-Swansea from their title two years ago.

The choice was made by Scarlets directors last week and has the backing of Llanelli RFC, which will take forward the name of the town in the Welsh Premiership.

Scarlets chief executive Stuart Gallacher said: "Our board has long felt that as the Scarlets represent an area which stretches far beyond the town of Llanelli, we need to reflect that in our name.

"We will always be a major flag-bearer for the town of Llanelli - it is our home, and that will not change.

"With a fantastic new stadium, we will continue to bring visitors from far and wide, as well as helping attract investment and commercial opportunities for Llanelli.

"We have been listening to the views of our supporters, and discussions with our sponsors and rugby partners across the region about the name change indicate that it has wide support.

"Our brand - The Scarlets - is known world-wide, and is generally what most people refer to us as.

"The move to our new home, Parc y Scarlets, seemed the most logical time to adopt this change officially as we start a new chapter in our history."