Scarlets legend Gareth Davies happy to remain a 'One-Club Man'

Scarlets legend Gareth Davies, 35, has signed a new deal that will see him enter into a 19th season with the region in 2026/27.

Davies made his Scarlets debut back in 2009 and has made 281 appearances for the team, scoring 71 tries.

The Wales and Lions international is the leading Welsh try-scorer in the history of URC competition and has been one of the sharpest attacking threats from scrum-half in the past two decades.

“I’m really happy to have re-signed. I still feel good physically, I still love playing for this club and I still feel I have a lot to offer,” said the Grand Slam winner, capped 77 times by his country.

“This place means a huge amount to me. I’ve spent my whole professional career here, shared some unbelievable memories with team-mates, staff and supporters and I’m excited to be in the heart of it for another season.

“There is a lot of exciting talent coming through the squad and I’m enjoying being part of that environment. The competition is good, the energy is good and there is a real determination within the group to improve and move forward.”

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Davies covers Dane Blacker at scrum-half for Saturday’s URC clash against the Dragons at Parc y Scarlets, a game in which captain Josh Macleod will make his 150th appearance for the region.

Commentating on Davies’ new deal, Scarlets interim director of rugby Nigel Davies said: “Gareth represents so much of what this club is about.

“I still remember him coming into the environment as a 17-year-old kid with unbelievable pace, confidence and energy. Even back then, there was something different about him. He had an instinct for the game that you can’t coach.

“To now see him going into a 19th season at his home club says everything about his character, his professionalism and his love for the Scarlets.

“What has impressed me most this season is that his competitiveness and hunger are still absolutely there. He still wants to drive standards, still wants to compete and still has the ability to produce moments that change games.

“Players like Gareth are hugely important because they connect different generations of Scarlets teams and players. Our supporters identify with him because he represents this region with the way he plays, the pride he has in the jersey and the connection he has with the club.

“He has earned enormous respect within the game and we are delighted he will continue his journey with us.”