    the scarlets are one of the four professional welsh regional rugby union teams. based in llanelli, south-west wales the team play at the parc y scarlets stadium. they play in the pro12, as well as competing in the anglo-welsh cup and the heineken cup. the region was originally named the llanelli scarlets but was renamed at the start of the 2008â09 rugby season, following the lead of the ospreys in 2005. the llanelli scarlets were founded in 2003, as one of the five (now four) regional teams created by the welsh rugby union (wru). the scarlets are affiliated with a number of semi-professional and amateur clubs throughout the area, including welsh premier division sides llanelli rfc, carmarthen quins rfc and llandovery rfc. through the 2007â08 season, they played most of their games at stradey park in llanelli, but they have also played matches at the racecourse ground in wrexham. the club's new stadium, parc y scarlets (), was constructed in nearby pemberton, and opened in november 2008.{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/my_club/llanelli_scarlets/7727220.stm | work=bbc news | title=llanelli open new home in style | date=15 november 2008 | accessd
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