Scarlets sign Gareth Anscombe from Bayonne for 2026-27 season

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 4:07 PM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Scarlets sign Gareth Anscombe from Bayonne for 2026-27 season

Summary

Gareth Anscombe has joined Scarlets from Bayonne for the upcoming 2026-27 United Rugby Championship season. The 35-year-old fly-half, who has previously played for Cardiff and Ospreys, aims to compete for the starting position against Sam Costelow. Scarlets director of rugby Nigel Davies stated that Anscombe's experience will bolster the team's depth, which struggled last season. Anscombe, limited to five appearances at Bayonne due to injury, expressed his eagerness to contribute and help the team improve. Scarlets, after finishing 14th in the last season's league, have added other players to enhance their squad.

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Key Details

•Anscombe joins Scarlets after one season with Bayonne.
•He has 42 caps for Wales and made his debut in 2015.
•Scarlets finished 14th in the United Rugby Championship last season.
•The team aims for improvement with several new signings.

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4:07 PMBBC Sport — Scarlets sign Wales fly-half Anscombe from Bayonne

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Fly-half Gareth Anscombe signs for a third Welsh club after joining Scarlets from Bayonne for the 2026-27 United Rugby Championship season.
— BBC Sport

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