The international career of Scott MacLeod is hanging in the balance for the second time after it was revealed last night the Scotland lock has failed a drugs test.

Wales coach Warren Gatland last night hit out in the player release row between the Welsh Rugby Union and the regional sides and insisted five days’ preparation for the opening November Test would be “insufficient”.

Gareth Jenkins will return to Llanelli Scarlets in a new role as head of regional development and recruitment.

Llanelli Scarlets could be on the verge of making two major southern hemisphere signings – despite sacking their rugby director Phil Davies.

Dafydd James is already established as a Heineken Cup record-breaker – but his sights are set on another landmark feat this weekend.

LLANELLI SCARLETS anticipate a minimum £1.5m windfall if they become the first Welsh team to be crowned European champions.

Llanelli Scarlets have decided not to move their Heineken Cup quarter-final clash against reigning champions Munster from Stradey Park.

Bad weather claimed its first victims of the festive sporting programme in the UK tonight as fog and freezing temperatures continued to affect large parts of country.

Weather began to play havoc with the festive sporting fixtures tonight as the Magners League clash between Llanelli Scarlets and Newport Gwent Dragons was postponed due to thick fog.

Scott Quinnell has turned his back on a coaching role with the Scarlets after signing a two-year contract at Stradey Park.

Llanelli director of rugby Gareth Jenkins performed a major u-turn today by confirming he has applied to become the new head coach of Wales.

LLANELLI pledged to slap a life ban on the fan who confronted All Black great Jonah Lomu at Stradey Park during Monday’s Celtic League clash against Welsh rivals Cardiff.

Llanelli Scarlets have pledged to slap a life ban on the fan who clashed with Jonah Lomu at Stradey Park.

LIONS scrum-half Dwayne Peel has ended weeks of speculation by committing himself to Llanelli Scarlets until the end of the 2007-2008 season.

Llanelli Scarlets will be in no mood for playing a passive part in Munster's last goodbye to coach Alan Gaffney on his way to become assistant coach to Australia head coach Eddie Jones.

SCARLETS coach Gareth Jenkins has taken a swipe at the Welsh Rugby Union for allowing Wales coach Mike Ruddock to join the Lions tour.

INJURY-HIT Cardiff still hope to spring a Celtic League surprise on Munster at the Arms Park this evening (5.30).

Ireland international Simon Easterby has signed a new three-year contract with Welsh region Llanelli Scarlets.

THE row between the Welsh Rugby Union and the clubs will have no bearing on the outcome of the Celtic League decider between Neath and Munster today (2.45pm).

Wales will never again be a major force on the international scene unless professionalism both on and off the field is embraced, according to the clubs leading a movement to form a new professional order.

Llanelli could be forced to play outside Wales or turn spectators away if they are drawn at home in the Heineken Cup semi-finals.

Bath’s Heineken Cup quarter-final clash against Llanelli was postponed at lunchtime today after torrential rain lashed the west country.

Llanelli skipper Scott Quinnell has had a piece of bone removed from his left kneecap and is expected to be out for between six to eight weeks.

Llanelli chief executive Stuart Gallacher today resigned four players and insisted there are more major new signings to come.

The newly-formed Celtic League has been branded a laughing stock by Llanelli chief executive Stuart Gallacher.