# Newport Dragons

This year

2023

Ready to go

Ulster make 6 changes for Dragons clash

The province have several players unavailable for the upcoming game.

3.8k

Apr 13th 2023, 1:30 PM

All time

New Look

7 changes in Munster team to face Dragons

Academy prop Josh Wycherley makes his first start for the province.

14.8k

Oct 31st 2020, 12:39 PM

pro14

Bleyendaal ready to step up and lead from the front in Munster red

The 29-year-old starts today’s Pro14 opener against Dragons at inside centre.

3.9k

Sep 28th 2019, 8:07 AM

pro14

Dragons pull off stunning comeback to dent Scarlets' Champions Cup hopes

Wayne Pivac’s side are left sweating over other results on the final day of regular-season action.

5.6k

Apr 27th 2019, 6:20 PM

round 14

Much-changed Munster seek to maintain winning momentum in Wales

Johann van Graan has urged his players to seize their chance against Dragons this afternoon.

7.9k

Jan 26th 2019, 6:45 AM

Exit strategy

Jackman open to 'another crack' at coaching following Dragons departure

The ex-Ireland hooker parted company with the Welsh outfit last month.

6.6k

Jan 4th 2019, 11:22 AM

exit door

Jackman leaves role as Dragons head coach after bad run of form

The former Ireland hooker has been at the Welsh club since June 2017.

13.8k

Dec 11th 2018, 10:54 AM

pro14

Jackman's Dragons take aim at Leinster after ending losing streak

Leo Cullen’s men are in Wales for tonight’s Pro14 clash.

9.8k

Dec 1st 2018, 7:15 AM

Out West

Aussie out-half forms new half-back pairing with Marmion for Connacht

David Horwitz will make his first start for the province against Dragons tomorrow.

5.9k

Nov 2nd 2018, 12:19 PM

New kid on the block

Lowry moves on from Zebo incident ahead of third straight Ulster start

The 20-year-old has found himself in the headlines in recent weeks for differing reasons.

6.5k

Oct 26th 2018, 6:30 AM

Opportunity

Jackman adds Leinster underage kicking coach to Dragons backroom team

Alan Kingsley was also the attack coach at St Mary’s College and head coach of Navan RFC.

8.2k

Jul 13th 2018, 6:49 PM

reinforcements

Jackman strengthens Dragons pack with addition of Welsh prop from Clermont

Aaron Jarvis is returning to Welsh rugby after a two-year spell in France.

6.5k

Apr 25th 2018, 12:07 PM

medical advice

Dragons centre forced to retire from rugby at 28 due to major trauma scars on brain

Adam Hughes made 119 appearances for the Welsh region.

7.8k

Apr 20th 2018, 3:50 PM

Up and Running

Kings slay Dragons in Port Elizabeth to record first ever Pro14 win following 16 defeats

The Southern Kings scored six tries against Dragons to claim their first Pro14 victory.

14.2k

Mar 2nd 2018, 8:54 PM

New Signing

Former Wales and Lions hooker joins the Bernard Jackman revolution at Dragons

Richard Hibbard becomes the latest player to move to the Welsh region.

12.6k

Dec 18th 2017, 7:50 PM

signal of intent

Jackman to hold transfer talks with North over potential move to Dragons

The Welsh winger will join one of the four regions next season.

6.9k

Dec 6th 2017, 2:21 PM

ISA

'I hate being injured. I hate sitting on the sidelines': Nacewa relishing RDS return

The Leinster captain makes his injury comeback in tonight’s Pro14 clash with the Dragons.

2.8k

Nov 24th 2017, 7:00 AM

The Long Goodbye

Ras-matazz: Munster give Erasmus the perfect send-off as Simon Zebo scores in rout

The South African may not be in charge for the province’s next Pro14 fixture again Zebre at the end of the month.

39.8k

Nov 3rd 2017, 10:05 PM

blown away

Connacht fall flat as Bernard Jackman picks up first win in charge of Dragons

Kieran Keane’s side were well beaten in Wales, and failed to leave Rodney Parade with even a losing bonus point.

9.6k

Sep 15th 2017, 9:29 PM

pro14

Connacht coach Keane makes seven changes for Pro14 trip to Dragons

There are first starts of the season for Quinn Roux and Jake Heenan, while Rory Scholes and Denis Coulson are set for debuts.

6.3k

Sep 14th 2017, 12:45 PM

Five Star Blues

Perfect start for Leinster as Cullen's men ease to five-try win at Rodney Parade

The eastern province were too good for the Dragons as they cruised to a bonus-point victory.

11.3k

Sep 2nd 2017, 5:10 PM

academy products

Larmour the latest exciting prospect off Leinster's remarkable conveyor belt

“He definitely has something a bit special,” says Leo Cullen.

11.5k

Sep 2nd 2017, 7:30 AM

New Challenge

Bernard Jackman has Lions coach to thank after landing head coach role with Dragons

The former hooker arrives in Wales with the ‘highest recommendations’ of Warren Gatland.

11.5k

Jun 12th 2017, 3:31 PM

Road To Recovery

'You never think this s**t is going to happen to you': Dragons forward breaks neck in swimming pool accident

Ed Jackson had emergency surgery last month and remains in hospital.

10.0k

May 4th 2017, 12:42 PM

Pro12

Ulster keep Pro12 playoff chase on track with late win against Dragons

John Andrew’s late try sealed a hard-fought win for the Ulstermen.

6.6k

Mar 24th 2017, 10:29 PM

Bail Out

Newport Gwent Dragons set for name change as WRU near takeover deal

WRU chief executive Martyn Phillips says the move will safeguard the future of rugby in the region.

9.6k

Mar 22nd 2017, 2:59 PM

Homecoming

Gavin Henson will be back playing in the Pro12 next season after two years with Bristol

The 35-year-old is joining Newport Gwent Dragons.

10.1k

Mar 14th 2017, 5:25 PM

On the march

Leinster run in 8 tries to steamroll hapless Dragons and move top of Pro12

Leo Cullen’s men took full advantage of Munster’s slip-up to move to the summit.

11.3k

Feb 24th 2017, 9:51 PM

starting XV

First Leinster fullback start for Carbery while McFadden and Ruddock return for Pro12 clash

Leinster head to Rodney Parade tomorrow night.

7.5k

Feb 23rd 2017, 12:44 PM

drab affair

Connacht scrape past Dragons to secure second straight victory

Pat Lam’s side had five points to spare.

11.3k

Feb 18th 2017, 9:38 PM

Team news

Farrell set for debut and Irish stars return as Connacht change 5 for Dragons clash

Meanwhile, another recent signing, Steve Crosbie could make his debut from the bench.

7.7k

Feb 17th 2017, 12:36 PM

delayed return

Blow for Connacht as Aki suffers setback in return from ankle injury

The 26-year-old may not be available for another two weeks.

7.1k

Feb 15th 2017, 6:45 AM

training for dragons

Ireland quartet made available to Connacht but centre emerges as injury doubt

Stacey Ili picked up an ankle issue against Cardiff last weekend and may miss the visit of the Dragons.

7.6k

Feb 14th 2017, 2:29 PM

Saint Andrew

A 90-metre breakaway try was the highlight of Munster's win last night

Tyler Bleyendaal and Andrew Conway combined for a cracking score against Newport Gwent Dragons.

6.7k

Feb 11th 2017, 1:22 PM

Report

Taute and Bleyendaal star as Munster run riot in Cork to maintain Pro12 lead

Rassie Erasmus’ men continued their impressive form this evening.

14.7k

Feb 10th 2017, 9:40 PM

Red Army

Return of Darren Sweetnam among 5 changes for Munster

Dave Kilcoyne, Tommy O’Donnell, Rory Scannell and Andrew Conway have all been released from Ireland camp to start against Dragons.

9.9k

Feb 9th 2017, 12:08 PM

Young Guns

Youthful Leinster thrill RDS crowd with bonus point victory over Dragons

That’s now four wins from four for the provinces this weekend.

24.0k

Dec 3rd 2016, 9:29 PM

playmaker

Murray's return a boost with Munster eager to rebound from Cork defeat

Keith Earls is at 13 in an exciting backline, while Munster have picked a muscular pack for the Dragons.

4.3k

Sep 17th 2016, 7:00 AM

Report

Pienaar shows his class as Ulster flex their early season muscles to ease past Dragons

The South African proved a point on the pitch at the end of a disappointing week.

9.2k

Sep 2nd 2016, 9:50 PM

Star Quality

All Black Piutau among three debutants in Ulster side

Brett Herron and Ross Kane will also earn their first caps against Newport Gwent Dragons as Les Kiss deals with a shortage at tighthead prop.

5.5k

Sep 1st 2016, 1:38 PM