Llanelli RFC, Welsh rugby union football club
Llanelli RFC is a rugby union club in the Welsh town of Llanelli, playing its home matches at Parc y Scarlets, a stadium on the edge of the town centre. The ground has a single main stand and is purpose-built for rugby, with a compact layout that puts spectators close to the pitch.
The club was founded in 1875, making it one of the oldest rugby clubs in Wales. Over the decades it produced many players who went on to represent the Welsh national team, and it played a central part in establishing the sport across the south of the country.
The club is deeply rooted in Llanelli, and match days are a regular part of life for many locals who follow the team across generations. Supporters tend to wear red, the club's colour, and the ground fills with a shared energy that reflects how central rugby is to this part of Wales.
Parc y Scarlets is reachable by public transport and by car, with parking available near the ground. It is worth arriving early on match days, as the area around the stadium fills up and the best spots for viewing the warm-up go quickly.
In 1972, Llanelli RFC beat the New Zealand All Blacks 9-3, one of the most celebrated results in Welsh club rugby. The win is still remembered across the town and a mural in the town centre marks the occasion.
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