Cooper takes dual Llanelli role
Scarlets second-row forward Vernon Cooper will also help coach Llanelli RFC next season.

Scarlets' hooker injury headache
Llanelli Scarlets are facing pre-season problems because of injuries amongst star players.

Davies leaves Scarlets for Brive
Scrum-half Liam Davies leaves Llanelli Scarlets to join French top-flight club Brive.

James 'says sorry' for outburst
Blues coach Dai Young says Wales wing Tom James regrets his tirade over selection.

Eustace returns to Gloucester
Gloucester coach Dean Ryan signs Leicester prop Dave Young and returning Llanelli lock Adam Eustace.

Meeuws keen to use experience
New Llanelli Scarlets prop Kees Meeuws looks forward to passing on his experience to the next generation.

Regions to cut overseas influence
Wales' regions agree with the Union to cut the number of non-Welsh qualified players from June 2009.

Scarlets wary of Stade challenge
Scarlets manager Garan Evans has mixed emotions after drawing Stade Francais, Ulster and Harlequins in the Heineken Cup.

Evans named Scarlets manager
Stradey stalwart Garan Evans is the new team manager at the Scarlets after ending his playing career.

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