Wales fly-half Rhys Priestland has signed a contract extension with the Scarlets.

The 27-year-old, who was due to be a free agent in the summer, had been linked with a number of English clubs.

Gloucester Rugby, London Wasps and Leicester Tigers were all understood to be keen on the international.

"I'm really pleased to secure my contract with the Scarlets going forward and continue my commitment to rugby in Wales," he is quoted as saying by BBC Sport.

"The Scarlets is where I've developed as a rugby player and have been supported since I first started playing - with some good coaches and experienced senior players helping me in my career."

Priestland signed his first professional deal with the Scarlets in 2005.