Henry Thomas extends Scarlets contract

Scarlets have confirmed that experienced tight-head prop Henry Thomas has extended his contract, keeping him at Parc y Scarlets for the 2026-27 season.

Henry Thomas Extends Scarlets Contract

Thomas has been a key part of the Scarlets pack since joining the club in 2024. The 34-year-old has made 41 appearances across two seasons and will continue to bring experience, leadership and technical quality to the front row.

Scarlets Retain Experienced Tight-Head Prop

Thomas has significant international and club experience. He has won seven caps for Wales and was part of the national squad at the 2023 Rugby World Cup. He previously represented England seven times earlier in his career.

At club level, Thomas started with Sale Sharks before spending seven years with Bath. He later played in France with Castres Olympique and Montpellier before moving to Llanelli.

Nigel Davies Praises Henry Thomas Impact

Scarlets Director of Rugby Nigel Davies said retaining Thomas was an important decision because of the value of experience at tight-head prop.

“When you’re building a squad, there are certain positions where experience is invaluable and tight-head prop is certainly one of them.

“People often focus on age. We focus on contribution. Henry continues to contribute at a very high level, he remains fiercely competitive, prepares exceptionally well and drives standards every day.

"He knows what it takes to prepare and perform consistently and he raises standards simply through the way he goes about his work. Those are the qualities we value and they’re the reasons we wanted him to remain part of this group".

Thomas said he was delighted to extend his time with the Scarlets and still felt he had plenty to offer.

“I’m delighted to extend my time with the Scarlets. I still feel I’ve got a lot to give and I’m excited for what’s ahead. I’ve loved my time here and genuinely feel we’re building something exciting.

“We’ve got a talented group with a really good mix of youth and experience.

"I’m looking forward to continuing to contribute, helping the younger boys where I can and doing everything possible to help the team have a successful season.”