2016/17 Guinness PRO12 Champions, Scarlets is one of four professional rugby union teams in Wales, playing in the BKT United Rugby Championship and European Rugby Challenge Cup. Scarlets, as a professional identity, was formed in 2003 when regional rugby was introduced in Wales, and is the continuation of Llanelli Rugby Football Club. Llanelli RFC, Carmarthen Quins and Llandovery RFC play in the Principality Premiership. Scarlets represents 49 community clubs in West Wales representing Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire.