Tag Archive: NG Dragons


Dragons 45-16 Prato

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Perpignan 27-13 NG Dragons

Newport Gwent Dragons lose their third successive Amlin Challenge Cup match despite a spirited display in Perpignan.

Edwards challenges leader Lydiate

Darren Edwards says that skippering Newport Gwent Dragons is the next stage in Wales flanker Dan Lydiate’s career development.

Dragons hope for salary cap boost

The Dragons hope the newly agreed £3.5m regional salary cap will work in their favour from next season.

Lock Charteris to leave Dragons

Wales lock Luke Charteris will leave Newport Gwent Dragons at the end of the season.

Foreign influx concerns Charteris

Lock Luke Charteris claims top home-grown players are leaving Wales because the regions invest too much in foreign talent.

Charteris considers France move

Wales lock Luke Charteris could leave the Dragons for a French club next season.

Sale’s Tuilagi signs for Dragons

Samoa centre Anitelea Tuilagi joins Newport Gwent Dragons from Sale Sharks on a two-year-deal.

Brew ready for Wales – Edwards

Wing Aled Brew is touted as the long-term Wales replacement for Shane Williams, who is set to retire from international rugby against Australia on 3 December.

NG Dragons 23-13 Perpignan

The Dragons secured their second successive victory in the Amlin Challenge Cup with an impressive win over Perpignan at Rodney Parade.

Lydiate bemoans fresh ankle knock

Wales flanker Dan Lydiate insists his current ankle injury is a fresh problem and not a recurrence of the one that almost ended his World Cup.

Cavalieri Prato 3-33 NG Dragons

Newport Gwent Dragons begin their Amlin Challenge Cup campaign with a bonus-point win at Italian side Cavalieri Prato.

Treviso 50-24 NG Dragons

Newport Gwent Dragons concede seven tries as Treviso ease to a bonus point Pro12 win.

Dragons warn off player suitors

Newport Gwent Dragons team manager Robert Beale admits other clubs have enquired about the regions’ World Cup stars.

Dragons suffer Leach surgery blow

Newport Gwent Dragons’ injury crisis deepens as centre Pat Leach has undergone surgery on a broken eye socket and cheekbone injury.

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