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Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Helzbach

Having lived all my life in the small village of Pwll, a stone’s throw from the famous Stradey Park, rugby has played a big part in my life. I’m a true ‘one-eyed Turk’ and proud of it…I’ve witnessed historical victories, some of the biggest names in rugby and heart break (when we’ve lost against the Ospreys!!) during my love affair with the Scarlets.
Along with the historic season of 1992/93 that saw the Scarlets beat Australia, World Champions at the time, my most memorable day in Stradey was my Wedding Day….the only time a blessing had been held in the ground!
Starting my own business has enabled me to devote more time to both my Scarlets, recently becoming a player sponsor, and this column which has offered me an inside opportunity that I could have only ever imaged! As much as I love rugby, don’t expect un-biased analysis….remember…I’m a true one-eyed Scarlets fan!

Pivac Urges Fans to Support Scarlets Young Guns

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With an already depleted squad due to injuries and international call-ups, the news mid-week that both Johnny McNicholl and Tom Prydie have undergone surgery...

Plucky Scarlets Secure Crucial Losing Bonus Point

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Typically, an important top of the table clash is one of the fixtures of the season, but for the second year in a row,...

Scarlets Second Best Against Determined Benetton

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With a weekend dominated by talk of ‘that try’ and a pretty mixed bag of Pro14 results for the Welsh Regions, with the Cardiff...

Scarlets Prepare for Fourth Benetton Battle

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Wayne Pivac and co face their biggest challenge to date due to number of players unavailable for selection because of International duty for both...

Strong Sale Side Too Strong For Young Scarlets

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With the start of the Six Nations imminent and a record 10 Scarlets players included in the team to face Scotland, including an all-Scarlet...

A Look Back to Parc y Scarlets’ Offical Opening in 2009

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It was exactly nine years ago on Saturday, 31st January 2009 that Parc y Scarlets marked it’s official opening with an historic match against...

Scarlets Secure Quarter Finals Against La Rochelle

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It was quite a night in Parc y Scarlets on Saturday. A first half that brought breath-taking skills on the way to scoring tries...

Super Scarlets Secure Quarter Final Spot

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Just over a month ago, this season’s European dreams were minutes away from being shattered - two losing bonus points in the opening rounds...

This week’s Scarlets News…Bring on Toulon!

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This week's Press Conference Updates, sponsored by First Choice Carpets & Flooring. Following an impressive European performance against Bath on Friday evening that got the...

Dominant Scarlets Drown Bath in European Thriller

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A huge contingent made their way over the Severn Bridge as Bath became a sea of red ahead of the crunch fifth round match...

Scarlets Look Forward To A Huge European Weekend Against Bath

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Sponsored by https://www.facebook.com/firstchoicepembrey/ The Scarlets have the luxury of a full training week this week for the first time since before the festive period as...

It’s Competition Time!

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Dominant Scarlets Slay the Dragons with Seven Try Romp

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Following a successful festive period where the Scarlets completed the double over both the Ospreys and the Blues, the target for this season is...

Super Scarlets Cling on For Second Festive Derby Success

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For the first time in two years, Cardiff Arms Park boasted a sell-out for this huge New Years fixture. Head Coach, Wayne Pivac named...

Scarlets Cling on to Steal Ospreys Victory Right at the Death

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Now that the big man in red has paid his annual visit, the stage is set for the men in red to take main...

10 from 10 keeps Scarlets’ European Dreams Alive

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Despite a flight cancellation and an enforced change of airport after chartering a flight from Cardiff, the Scarlets finally arrived in Northern Italy for...

Super Scarlets Cling On For Important European Win

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With the 10-point target met during the Autumn Internationals, the Pro14 takes a break for the next two weeks as attentions are turned to...

Gutsy Young Scarlets Secure Losing Bonus Point Against Cheetahs

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With the maximum five points in the bag last week, and Wayne Pivac’s target for the South African tour...

Young Scarlets Secure Bonus Point Win Against Southern Kings on South...

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With 21 players missing due to International duties and injuries, the Scarlets were relying on their strength in depth as the team headed out...

Penalty Try Hat Trick Sees Strong Exeter Side Demolish Young Scarlets

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With the Autumn Internationals underway the regular season takes a break with the up and coming stars given a chance to shine in the...

Scarlets Grind out Important Win Over Improved Benetton

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With Head Coach, Wayne Pivac describing this fixture as ‘probably our biggest test since we took over as a coaching group,’ the visit of...

Scarlets Secure Bonus Point Win Against Blues

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It was exactly a year ago today that the Scarlets notched up a victory in the Arms Park to record the first leg of...

Scarlets Prepare for the Visit of the Blues

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Reflecting on the last couple of weeks, Head Coach, Wayne Pivac admitted that the Scarlets aren’t in the position they liked to have been...

Bath Possibly Pull the Plug on Scarlets’ European Dreams

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European Rugby made a return to Parc y Scarlets as the Scarlets welcomed Bath for the second round of this season’s Champions’ Cup campaign....

Pivac Wants Big Home Crowd For Bath Fixture

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Since European Cup Rugby began, it has usually been a case of ‘win your home games and hope to pick up some points on...

Pivac urges Scarlets to be contenders for European Glory

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In his review of last weekend’s derby match, Head Coach, Wayne Pivac revealed that he was happy to get the result against arch enemies...

Superb Second Half Sees Scarlets Secure Victory in Tough Local Derby

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There hasn’t been a time where the Scarlets have been such favourites to win the local derby against the Ospreys. The Liberty Stadium outfit’s...

Scarlets Secure Five Points in Tough Connacht Challenge

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It wasn’t typical attacking Scarlets rugby last Saturday, but with a full five points in the bag against Edinburgh, the Scarlets faced their second...

Scarlets ready for Connacht Challenge

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Whilst it wasn’t the best performance from the Scarlets, the importance of the bonus point win last weekend against Edinburgh was evident from Head...

Scarlets Secure Bonus Point in Samson’s 100th Game

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Following two weeks on the road, recording one bonus point win in Italy along with a losing point in Ireland, the Scarlets were back...

Scarlets Secure Losing Bonus Point In Ulster

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Despite a strong start and a perfect 10 points secured in the Pro14, the Scarlets faced their biggest challenge of the season as they...

Scarlets Boosted by Lions Return for Ulster Challenge

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A year ago to the day, the Scarlets travelled to Belfast on the hunt for the first points in the campaign after suffering losses...

Scarlets Secure Perfect 10 Against Zebre

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The Champions couldn’t have asked for a better start to the season last week as they secured a bonus point win against Southern Kings...

Scarlets Start Title Defence With an Eight Try Romp Against Southern...

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May seems an awfully long time away now, but after what seems like a lengthy summer, the dawn of the new rugby season is...

Bulbring Welcomes Former Team Mates to Parc y Scarlets

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When David Bulbring signed for the Scarlets, he never expected to be opening the 2017-2018 campaign by playing his former team the Southern Kings...

Halfpenny Reveals His Tough Summer

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Following much speculation during the off-season, the Scarlets’ big-name signing has finally spoken about his ‘tough’ summer and joining the Scarlets. Leigh Halfpenny admitted that...

Scarlets Champions Cup Dates Revealed

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They've been a long time coming, but European Rugby have finally revealed the dates for next season's Champions Cup. Exact dates for the first...

Unbeaten Scarlets prepare for final pre-season test

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Celebrating an unbeaten pre-season thus far, the Scarlets travel to Gloucester on Friday for their final preparations before the first League match against Southern...

Samson hungry for success ahead of Bristol clash

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On the back of an emphatic try romp against a Premiership Select XV played at Llandovery on Saturday, the Scarlets continue their pre-season friendlies...

EXCITEMENT MOUNTS AS NEW SEASON EDGES CLOSER

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It has been just over two months since that historic day at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin when the Scarlets were more than worthy...

SUPER SCARLETS…PRO12CHAMPIONS 2017/18

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Following last Friday’s historic victory against Leinster that saw the West Walians make history by securing the first away win in a League Semi...

Sublime Scarlets Secure Final Despite Red Card

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With the curtain closed on the regular season and the Scarlets deservedly finishing in third in the Pro12, the Scarlet Army travel to Dublin...

SCARLETS STROLL TO SEMIS AFTER STUFFING THE OSPREYS

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Rugby matches don’t come any bigger than this…. Scarlets versus the Ospreys, the battle of our nearest and dearest enemy, the Pro12’s version of...

Super Scarlets Secure Semi Spot

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And so, we reach the penultimate round of this season’s Pro12 campaign as the Scarlets travel to Galway to face reigning Champions, Connacht. Despite strong...

DOUBLE CENTURIAN KEN CELEBRTATES WITH A BONUS POINT

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With just one home game remaining for this season the Scarlets continue in their quest to reach the play-offs as a sunny welcome awaits...

SCARLETS HEARTBREAK AS SARRIES SNEAK A DRAW

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SCARLETS HEARTBREAK AS SARRIES SNEAK A DRAW By Helen ‘Helzbach’ Davies Following the historic victory against the mighty Toulon before Christmas, the Scarlets’ European Champions Cup...

SALE HOLD ON FOR FIRST WIN IN ELEVEN

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SALE HOLD ON FOR FIRST WIN IN ELEVEN By Helen ‘Helzbach’ Davies After the heartbreak of last week’s draw against Saracens, the Scarlets travel to the...

SCARLETS HANG ON TO CLINCH IMPORTANT ULSTER WIN

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SCARLETS HANG ON TO CLINCH IMPORTANT ULSTER WIN By Helen ‘Helzbach’ Davies It was a damp and dismal welcome that awaited the faithful few that braved...

SCARLETS HOLD ON FOR BLUES DOUBLE

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SCARLETS HOLD ON FOR BLUES DOUBLE By Helen ‘Helzbach’ Davies Following the disappointment of both the defeat and the way in which the game was...

TOULON PART TWO….THE REVENGE!

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TOULON PART TWO….THE REVENGE! By Helen ‘Helzbach’ Davies Following a strong over-all performance last week that saw the Scarlets unlucky not to have beaten 3 time...