Why are Wales playing Scotland at Parc y Scarlets?
Wales are playing Scotland at Parc y Scarlets today because the Principality Stadium is still out of action. It’s the first time Wales have played a home international away from Cardiff in 17 years, with the Llanelli ground set to be the team’s home for the duration this autumn.
What is priorpriority seat access at Parc y Scarlets?
Priority seat access at Parc y Scarlets for 11 home matches (9 URC + 2 Champions Cup Matches) We are all hoping that fans will be allowed into the stadium soon, but if we are prevented from hosting matches with crowds because of ongoing Covid-19 restrictions, the value of the games that you miss will be a pro-rata credit.
Where are the Scarlets rugby club located?
The Scarlets are affiliated with a number of traditional sides in Welsh club rugby who compete in the Welsh Premiership, including Llanelli RFC (where the Scarlets name originates from), Carmarthen Quins RFC and Llandovery RFC. The Parc y Scarlets is a £23m purpose-built rugby stadium that opened in 2008.
Who are the Llanelli Scarlets?
They were originally known as the Llanelli Scarlets before the ‚Llanelli‘ element was dropped in 2008 to reflect that the club represents an area greater than the town of Llanelli.
Where is the Scarlets stadium in Wales?
Location within Carmarthenshire. Parc y Scarlets (Welsh pronunciation: [ˈpark ə ˈskarlɛts], English: Scarlets Park) is a rugby union stadium in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, that opened in November 2008 as the new home of the Scarlets and Llanelli RFC.
What is the capacity of Parc y Scarlets?
The Scarlets hosted their first match at Parc y Scarlets on 28 November against Munster in the Celtic League with capacity limited to 9,000. The Scarlets‘ first Heineken Cup match in the new stadium was on 12 December against Ulster, with a capacity limit of 11,000.
When was the opening ceremony for Parc y Scarlets held?
The official opening ceremony was held on 31 January 2009 when the Scarlets hosted the Barbarians, defeating them 40–24. As well as being the new home of the Scarlets, Parc y Scarlets has also hosted three Wales international football friendlies, against Estonia in 2009, Luxembourg in 2010, and Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2012.