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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
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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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#OnThisDay in 1985

πŸ‰ Llanelli welcomed Fiji to Stradey Park for the first time and played out an unforgettable game.

Scarlets found themselves 25-0 down after 20 minutes, but produced a stunning comeback to win 31-28 in a classic.

πŸ—“οΈ 05/11/1985
🏟️ Stradey Park
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Match report and teams below from the Llanelli Star, which includes a quote from the Australian manager calling Llanelli the β€œstrongest team in the counter-attack we have ever seen”

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#OnThisDay in 1975

πŸ‰ Llanelli drew with Australia 28-28, having let slip a lead of 28-16 with 12 minutes remaining.

Andy Hill and J. J. Williams scored the Scarlets’ tries, with Phil Bennett contributing 20 points from the boot.

πŸ—“οΈ 04/11/1975
🏟️ Stradey Park
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#OnThisDay in 2001

πŸ‰ Matt Cardey scored a competition record five tries against Calvisano, as Llanelli beat the Italians 93-14.

The victory remains the Scarlets’ biggest in European competition.

πŸ—“οΈ 03/11/2001
πŸ† Heineken Cup
🏟️ Stradey Park
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#OnThisDay in 2015

πŸ‰ Regan King and Jacob Cowley made Pro12 history by becoming the first father-and-son duo to appear in a game together.

Scarlets won the match, beating the Dragons 25-15 with a bonus point.

πŸ—“οΈ 30/10/2015
πŸ† Guinness Pro12
🏟️ Parc y Scarlets
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#OnThisDay in 2011

πŸ‰ Scarlets beat Ulster 24-17 at a rain-lashed Parc y Scarlets.

Liam Williams crossed for a try at the end of the first half, with Adam Warren going over in the second to seal the win.

πŸ—“οΈ 29/10/2011
πŸ† RaboDirect Pro12
🏟️ Parc y Scarlets
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#OnThisDay in 2012

πŸ‰ George North try v Edinburgh

πŸ—“οΈ 26/10/2012
πŸ† RaboDirect Pro12
🏟️ Murrayfield
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#OnThisDay in 2014

πŸ‰ An injury-ravaged Scarlets put in a huge performance to defeat Leicester 15-3 in the European Cup

Harry Robinson and Aled Davies scored the vital tries, capitalising on Tigers’ errors

πŸ—“οΈ 25/10/2014
πŸ† Champions Cup
🏟️ Parc y Scarlets
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#OnThisDay in 1992

πŸ‰ Llanelli beat Maesteg 82-13 in the league.

The game was notable for Ieuan Evans scoring six tries for the Scarlets, a record for the most tries in a game at Stradey Park.

πŸ—“οΈ 24/10/1992
πŸ† Heineken League
🏟️ Stradey Park
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#OnThisDay in 2008

πŸŽ₯ Mark Jones finished off a superb length-of-the-field try against Stade Francais, after Morgan Stoddart had started the move from his own try line. A great, underrated Scarlets try in Europe.

πŸ—“οΈ 18/10/2008
πŸ† Heineken Cup
🏟️ Stade Jean-Bouin
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#OnThisDay in 2009

πŸ‰ A late penalty from Stephen Jones gave the Scarlets a dramatic 27-25 victory over London Irish

Dan Evans and Mark Jones scored fantastic individual tries in the first half to help secure the win

πŸ—“οΈ 17/10/2009
πŸ† Heineken Cup
🏟️ Madejski Stadium
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#OnThisDay in 2015

πŸ‰ Scarlets defeated Leinster 25-14, with DTH van der Merwe scoring twice on his debut.

James Davies crossed for the game's first try. The win maintained the Scarlets 100% start to the season.

πŸ—“οΈ 16/10/2015
πŸ† Guinness Pro12
🏟️ Parc y Scarlets
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#OnThisDay in 2016

πŸ‰ Scarlets got off to a winning start in the Champions Cup with a 28-11 victory over Sale Sharks.

The tries on the night came from Gareth Davies and a DTH van der Merwe double.

πŸ—“οΈ 15/10/2016
πŸ† Champions Cup
🏟️ Parc y Scarlets
#ScarletsOTD

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#OnThisDay in 2012

πŸŽ₯ Jon Davies try vs Clermont Auvergne

Scarlets started the game well, with the score at 13-13 heading into half-time, before a Morgan Stoddart red card saw the floodgates open in the second half.

πŸ—“οΈ 13/10/2012
πŸ† Heineken Cup
🏟️ Stade Marcel-Michelin
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#OnThisDay in 2013

πŸ‰ Scarlets started their European campaign with an excellent 33-26 win away to Harlequins.

Rhodri Williams, Scott Williams, and Jordan Williams all crossed for superb tries.

πŸ—“οΈ 12/10/2013
πŸ† Heineken Cup
🏟️ Twickenham Stoop
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#OnThisDay in 1992

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

πŸ—“οΈ 10/10/1992
πŸ† Heineken League
🏟️ Stradey Park
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#OnThisDay in 2010

πŸ‰ 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.

πŸ—“οΈ 09/10/2010
πŸ† Heineken Cup
🏟️ Parc y Scarlets
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#OnThisDay in 2016

πŸ‰ 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.

πŸ—“οΈ 08/10/2016
πŸ† Guinness Pro12
🏟️ Parc y Scarlets
#ScarletsOTD

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#OnThisDay in 2017

πŸ‰ 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.

πŸ—“οΈ 07/10/2017
πŸ† Guinness Pro14
🏟️ Liberty Stadium
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#OnThisDay in 2021

πŸ‰ 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

πŸ—“οΈ 01/10/2021
πŸ† United Rugby Championship
🏟️ Parc y Scarlets
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#OnThisDay in 2013

πŸ‰ 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.

πŸ—“οΈ 27/09/2013
πŸ† RaboDirect Pro12
🏟️ Murrayfield
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#OnThisDay in 1999

πŸ‰ 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.

πŸ—“οΈ 25/09/1999
πŸ† Welsh/Scottish League
🏟️ Stradey Park
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#OnThisDay in 2010

πŸ‰ 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.

πŸ—“οΈ 24/09/2010
πŸ† Magners League
🏟️ Rodney Parade
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#OnThisDay in 2006

πŸ‰ 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.

πŸ—“οΈ 23/09/2006
πŸ† Magners League
🏟️ Stradey Park
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