Scarlets are one of the four professional Welsh rugby union teams and are based in Llanelli, Wales.
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12 Facts About Scarlets
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Llanelli Scarlets were founded in 2003, as one of the five regional teams created by the Welsh Rugby Union.
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The Scarlets are affiliated with a number of semi-professional and amateur clubs throughout the area, including Welsh Premier Division sides Llanelli RFC, Carmarthen Quins RFC and Llandovery RFC.
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The club's new stadium, Parc y Scarlets, was constructed in nearby Pemberton, and opened in November 2008.
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Largely drawn from the very successful Llanelli RFC side of the preceding year, the Scarlets carried that success forward into their inaugural season.
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The Scarlets went on to become only the fifth team in the history of the competition to win all their pool matches.
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Scarlets moved from Stradey Park at the end of November 2008 to a new ground at Pemberton called Parc y Scarlets.
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The final Scarlets match played at Stradey Park was on 24 October 2008, against Bristol in the group stage of the Anglo-Welsh Cup.
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Scarlets looked to maintain their title the following season in the inaugural Pro14 tournament.
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The Scarlets fell short of the final, losing to eventual winners Leinster in their semi-final.
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Scarlets took their name from the nickname of Llanelli RFC, their main feeder club.
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The Scarlets were awarded the ERC team award for playing 50 games, and Robin McBryde, John Davies, Dafydd James and Iestyn Thomas were recognised for having made 50 appearances in the competition.
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