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#OnThisDay in 2006

πŸ‰ Toulouse 34-41 Scarlets
Scarlets claimed a famous win in Toulouse, coming back from a 21-point deficit twice, to win 41-34, in one of their greatest ever European performances.

πŸ—“οΈ 16/12/2006
πŸ† Heineken Cup
🏟️ Stade Ernest Wallon
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#OnThisDay in 2005

πŸ‰ Scarlets 21-13 Wasps
πŸ—“οΈ 11/12/2005

Mark Jones scored a stunning individual try as the Scarlets beat Wasps in the Heineken Cup pool stages at a foggy Stradey Park. Dafydd James scored the other Scarlets try and prop John Davies was Man of the Match #ScarletsOTD

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#OnThisDay in 2006

πŸ‰ Scarlets claimed a famous 20-19 win over Toulouse, with tries from Scott MacLeod and Simon Easterby helping them defeat the then three-time European champions. Dafydd James was named the man of the match.

πŸ—“οΈ 09/12/2006
πŸ† Heineken Cup
🏟️ Stradey Park
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#OnThisDay in 2002

πŸ‰ Llanelli produced an excellent display to beat Sale Sharks 30-19 away from home.

Scarlets scored four tries in the process, through Scott Quinnell, Robin McBryde, Garan Evans and Martyn Madden.

πŸ—“οΈ 06/12/2002
πŸ† Heineken Cup
🏟️ Heywood Road
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#OnThisDay in 2003

πŸ‰ Scarlets began their European campaign with a hard-fought 14-9 victory over Northampton.

Man of the match Scott Quinnell scored the only try, with Stephen Jones adding nine points with the boot.

πŸ—“οΈ 05/12/2003
πŸ† Heineken Cup
🏟️ Stradey Park
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#OnThisDay in 2023

πŸ‰ Scarlets completed a league double over Cardiff with a 29-23 bonus-point away win

Gareth Davies scored two trademark tries, with Alex Craig, Steff Evans and Johnny McNicholl also crossing.

πŸ—“οΈ 02/12/2023
πŸ† United Rugby Championship
🏟️ Cardiff Arms Park
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#OnThisDay in 2017

πŸ‰ James Davies & Ioan Nicholas tries vs Cheetahs

πŸ—“οΈ 02/12/2017
πŸ† Guinness Pro14
🏟️ Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein
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#OnThisDay in 2018

πŸ‰ Steff Evans & Clayton Blommetjies tries vs Glasgow Warriors

πŸ—“οΈ 01/12/2018
πŸ† Guinness Pro14
🏟️ Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow
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#OnThisDay in 1985

πŸ‰ Peter Morgan try against Newport

πŸ—“οΈ 30/11/1985
🏟️ Rodney Parade
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#OnThisDay in 2013

πŸ‰ Gareth Maule try against Leinster

πŸ—“οΈ 30/11/2013
πŸ† RaboDirect Pro12
🏟️ RDS Arena, Dublin
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#OnThisDay in 1992

πŸ‰ Pontypridd 11-11 Llanelli

Scarlets points via two Colin Stephens penalties and a Ieuan Evans try

πŸ—“οΈ 28/11/1992
πŸ† Heineken League
🏟️ Sardis Road
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#OnThisDay in 2008

πŸ‰ Scarlets played their first-ever game at Parc y Scarlets, against the then European champions Munster.

The first Scarlets try at the new stadium came courtesy of... a penalty try

πŸ—“οΈ 28/11/2008
πŸ† Magners League
🏟️ Parc y Scarlets
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#OnThisDay in 2010

Aironi 17-34 Scarlets

πŸ—“οΈ 27/11/2010
πŸ† Magners League
🏟️ Stadio Luigi Zaffanella, Viadana
πŸ‰ Morgan Stoddart x2, Johnathan Edwards, and Gareth Maule
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#OnThisDay in 2022

πŸ‰ Ryan Conbeer try vs the Stormers

This team effort was voted the fans Try of the Season for the 2022/23 campaign #ScarletsOTD

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#OnThisDay in 2016

πŸ‰ Scarlets made it six league wins in a row thanks to a 38-29 bonus-point win over Leinster

Johnny McNicholl opened the scoring with a try on his debut, with Werner Kruger, Steff Evans, Will Boyde and Ryan Elias also crossing

πŸ—“οΈ 25/11/2016
πŸ† Pro12
🏟️ Parc y Scarlets
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#OnThisDay in 1995

πŸ‰ Stradey Park hosted a star-studded testimonial for Ieuan Evans between a British Isles XV and an International Select XV.

The British Isles XV won 68-57, in what could be one of the greatest testimonial line-ups ever assembled.

πŸ—“οΈ 21/11/1995
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Llanelli v Australia 20 November 1984
YouTube video by SIMON5 EVANS5 Llanelli v Australia 20 November 1984

Extended highlights from the game available on YouTube

youtu.be/qR3nrX9EQkQ

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#OnThisDay in 1984

πŸ‰ Llanelli beat Australia 19-16 during the Wallabies famous β€œGrand Slam” tour of Britain and Ireland.

Jeremy Cooper and Gary Pearce scored the Scarlets tries on a wet and windy Tuesday afternoon

πŸ—“οΈ 20/11/1984
🏟️ Stradey Park
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#OnThisDay in 2011

πŸ‰ Scarlets secured a superb 28-23 bonus-point win away to Northampton in the Heineken Cup.

Liam Williams, Aaron Shingler, Mat Gilbert and Rhys Priestland scored the tries on a memorable night.

πŸ—“οΈ 18/11/2011
πŸ† Heineken Cup
🏟️ Franklin's Gardens
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#OnThisDay in 1996

πŸ‰ Brive 35-14 Llanelli

Ieuan Evans scored two tries in a losing effort, as the Scarlets were knocked out of the European Cup in the quarter-finals by eventual champions Brive.

πŸ—“οΈ 17/11/1996
πŸ† Heineken Cup
🏟️ Stade Municipal des Sports
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#OnThisDay in 2019

πŸ‰ Scarlets beat London Irish 20-16 in the European Challenge Cup, with tries from Corey Baldwin and Steff Hughes and 10 points from the boot of Dan Jones.

πŸ—“οΈ 16/11/2019
πŸ† Challenge Cup
🏟️ Parc y Scarlets
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#OnThisDay in 1992
Llanelli vs Australia at Stradey Park
A classic Ieuan Evans try and two Colin Stephens drop goals helped the Scarlets beat the World Champions 13-9 #ScarletsOTD

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The Llanelli team which beat the Maoris, 1926-27. Standing (left to right): Oswald Morgan (chairman), Ewart Thomas, Harry Morris, Rees Thomas, Watcyn Thomas, Bobby Evans, Fred Harries, Alf Parker, Emrys Griffiths, Ned Roberts (touch-judge). Seated: Sid Hay, Tom Evans, Ivor Jones (captain), Albert Jenkins, Ernie Finch. In front: Cyril Jenkins, Dai John.

The Llanelli team which beat the Maoris, 1926-27. Standing (left to right): Oswald Morgan (chairman), Ewart Thomas, Harry Morris, Rees Thomas, Watcyn Thomas, Bobby Evans, Fred Harries, Alf Parker, Emrys Griffiths, Ned Roberts (touch-judge). Seated: Sid Hay, Tom Evans, Ivor Jones (captain), Albert Jenkins, Ernie Finch. In front: Cyril Jenkins, Dai John.

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#OnThisDay in 1926

πŸ‰ Llanelli beat the Maoris by 3 points to nil in front of 20,000 spectators at Stradey.

Sid Hay scored the decisive try in what was described at the time as one of the most thrilling games in the club’s history.

πŸ—“οΈ 13/11/1926
🏟️ Stradey Park
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#OnThisDay in 2011

πŸ‰ Ben Morgan scored one of the tries of the season against Castres, finishing off a classic Scarlets length-of-the-field move.

Sean Lamont and Jon Davies also crossed for tries in the 31-23 win.

πŸ—“οΈ 12/11/2011
πŸ† Heineken Cup
🏟️ Parc y Scarlets
#ScarletsOTD

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Llanelli are the Scarlets, and the Scarlets are Llanelli. They are one of the same.

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#OnThisDay in 1990

πŸ‰ Llanelli recovered from 12-0 down away from home to beat Swansea 16-12 in the league.

Ieuan Evans and David Fox scored the Scarlets' tries in the comeback win.

πŸ—“οΈ 10/11/1990
πŸ† Heineken League
🏟️ St Helen's
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#OnThisDay in 1998

πŸ‰ Llanelli beat Leinster 34-27 - their first European win in Ireland.

It was a memorable night for the Boobyer brothers, with Ian, Neil, and Roddy all scoring tries. Wayne Proctor (2) and Chris Wyatt also crossed.

πŸ—“οΈ 06/11/1998
πŸ† Heineken Cup
🏟️ Donnybrook
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Match report below from John Billot of the Western Mail (via Fiji Rugby)

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