Scarlets have signed Wales international prop Corey Domachowski from rival Welsh region Cardiff Rugby ahead of next season.

The 29-year-old prop played 136 times for Cardiff, having come through the academy at the Arms Park.

His good form for the Blue and Blacks in 2023 earned him a first Wales cap, of which to date he has ten.

Domachowski has established a reputation as a powerful scrummager and explosive ball carrier and at 6ft and 124kg, brings physicality and consistency at the highest level of the game.

He featured in four out of Wales’ five Rugby World Cup matches in France in 2023 and made appearances against Scotland, England, Ireland and France during the 2024 Six Nations.

Domachowski will join Scarlets ahead of the 2026/27 season, and says that he is looking forward to “a new challenge.”

“I’m at a point in my career where I need a new challenge and this is one I’m extremely excited about,” he said.

“Scarlets are a club with a lot of passion, a proud history and a strong connection to their community which really stood out to me.

“Leaving Cardiff Rugby after more than 10 years obviously isn’t easy and I am hugely grateful to Cardiff and all the supporters for everything they’ve given me.

“I’ve always worn the Cardiff jersey with honour and pride and I’ll be taking that mindset to West Wales. I’m looking forward to making an impact on and off the field – I am excited to meet everyone at the club this summer, including the supporters.”

“Corey brings proven experience at the highest level, in the URC, Champions Cup and international game and that’s exactly what we need as we continue to build,” Scarlets Interim Director of Rugby Nigel Davies added.

“He’s a strong set-piece operator, a physical carrier and, importantly, someone who understands what it takes to compete consistently at the top end of the game

“We have a number of talented young front-row forwards who are developing well within our squad and having a player of Corey’s knowledge and experience will be hugely valuable – not just in terms of performance, but in driving standards and competition across the squad.

“This is about strengthening our foundations and adding the right profile of player to support where we are going as a team.”

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