Editing Scarlets (section)

====2016–17 season====
Ahead of 2016, [[Tadhg Beirne]] joined the side. The Irish forward arrived from [[Leinster Rugby|Leinster]], and capable of playing at lock and in the back row, proved to be an influential player in the pack. Recruitment was further bolstered with [[Crusaders (rugby union)|Crusaders]] back [[Johnny McNicholl]] and the return of Jonathan Davies from France. Fly-half [[Rhys Patchell]] was signed from [[Cardiff Rugby|Cardiff Blues]], with [[Steven Shingler]] moving in the opposite direction. The season started poorly, with the Scarlets losing their first three matches. Improvements throughout the season saw the Scarlets finish in third place in the table, qualifying for the play-offs. The Scarlets beat Leinster away at the RDS Stadium, 27–15, despite winger [[Steff Evans]] being sent off in the first half.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allwalessport.co.uk/rugby-union.aspx?cid=10673|title=Pro12: Leinster 15-27 Scarlets|website=BBC Sport|date=19 May 2017|access-date=October 14, 2022}}</ref> The Scarlets beat Munster in the final with an emphatic 46–22 win.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/40056082|title=Pro12 final: Munster 22-46 Scarlets|website=BBC Sport|date=27 May 2017|access-date=14 October 2022}}</ref> This was the Scarlets second title, their first having come in 2004 during the first Celtic League season.