Scarlets are delighted to confirm the signing of hooker George Roberts as the club continues to strengthen its squad ahead of the 2026-27 season.
The 28-year-old North Walian arrives in Llanelli after impressing in the English Championship and during a short spell with the Dragons, where his physicality, work-rate and competitiveness quickly caught attention.
Originally from Wrexham, George came through the pathway at RGC before establishing himself as a key figure at Doncaster Knights, making more than 100 appearances and earning a reputation as a respected leader within the environment.
Scarlets supporters were given a glimpse of his quality earlier this season when he featured against the Scarlets for the Dragons on New Year’s Day, producing a dynamic display as a replacement that included a try and an outstanding solo effort that was ruled out by the officials.
George also spent time in the Scarlets environment as emergency cover ahead of the away clash against Leinster in Dublin — an experience that reinforced the club’s interest in bringing him permanently to Parc y Scarlets.
Speaking about the move, George said: “I’m hugely excited to join the Scarlets. I had a great welcome when I came into the environment earlier this year and I could feel straight away the ambition within the group and how much this club means to people. Growing up in North Wales, the Scarlets was always a club you looked at with huge respect.
“I’m someone who loves competing and challenging myself. I’m looking forward to getting stuck into training, working hard, showing what I can do and earning the respect of the players and supporters.
“There is strong competition within the squad already and that is exactly the type of environment you want to be in as a player. I can’t wait to get started.”
Scarlets Interim Director of Rugby Nigel Davies said: “George is exactly the type of character and competitor we want within this environment.
“He is technically very good, aggressive around the contact area and brings a real edge in the way he competes. What also stood out to us was his attitude and professionalism.
“He came into the environment earlier this season and immediately fitted in because of the way he works and the standards he sets for himself.
“We have spoken a lot about increasing competition across the squad and building depth in key positions. George strengthens us in an important area and will add strongly to a hooking group that already includes Ryan Elias, John McKee, Harry Thomas and Isaac Young.
“What excites us is that he is still hungry to improve and still has a real point to prove. Those are the types of players that tend to drive environments forward.”
George becomes the fourth new signing confirmed by the Scarlets ahead of next season, following the arrivals of Corey Domachowski, Harvey Cuckson and John McKee.