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Dragons

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Blues edged by the Dragons

Blues edged by the Dragons

A strong first-half performance helped the Dragons hold on for a 23-17 PRO12 victory over Cardiff Blues at the Arms Park on Friday.

Welsh trio sign Dual Contracts

Welsh trio sign Dual Contracts

Scarlets tighthead Rhodri Jones and Dragons backs Tyler Morgan and Hallam Amos have signed a National Dual Contract with Wales.

Faletau to see ankle specialist

Faletau to see ankle specialist

Dragons and Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau has been sent to seek expert advice regarding the injury he suffered against Zebre.

Preview: Cardiff Blues v Dragons

Preview: Cardiff Blues v Dragons

Sam Hobbs will make his 100th appearance for the region as Cardiff Blues tackle the Dragons in a huge Guinness PRO12 derby encounter.

Thomas re-signs with Dragons

Thomas re-signs with Dragons

The Dragons have announced that 24-year-old back-row James Thomas has extended his contract with the Guinness PRO12 region.

More Newport Gwent Dragons News

  • Faletau a doubt for Dragons
  • Dragons see off Zebre ReportDragons see off Zebre
  • Preview: Dragons v Zebre PreviewPreview: Dragons v Zebre
  • Challenge Cup teams: Friday PreviewChallenge Cup teams: Friday
  • WRU boss wanted Lydiate at Dragons
  • Lydiate set to join Ospreys
  • Challenge Cup wrap: Saturday ReportChallenge Cup wrap: Saturday
  • Glasgow do enough against Dragons ReportGlasgow do enough against Dragons
  • Preview: Glasgow v Dragons PreviewPreview: Glasgow v Dragons
  • Munster put Dragons to the sword ReportMunster put Dragons to the sword
  • Preview: Dragons v Munster PreviewPreview: Dragons v Munster
  • Byrne injury blow for Dragons
  • LV= Cup: Wins for Dragons and Blues ReportLV= Cup: Wins for Dragons and Blues
  • LV= Cup: FridayLV= Cup: Friday's teams
  • Simple enough for Ulster ReportSimple enough for Ulster
  • Preview: Ulster v Dragons PreviewPreview: Ulster v Dragons
  • Challenge Cup teams: Friday PreviewChallenge Cup teams: Friday
  • Tournament preview: Challenge Cup
  • Roberts 'baffled' by talk of return
  • Visser defies the Dragons ReportVisser defies the Dragons
  • Preview: Edinburgh v Dragons PreviewPreview: Edinburgh v Dragons
  • Welsh derby win for Scarlets ReportWelsh derby win for Scarlets
  • Preview: Scarlets v Dragons PreviewPreview: Scarlets v Dragons
  • Dragons cut Talei loose
  • Amos scores two in Dragons win ReportAmos scores two in Dragons win
  • Preview: Dragons v Treviso PreviewPreview: Dragons v Treviso
  • Three from three for Glasgow ReportThree from three for Glasgow
  • John loan for Dragons
  • Preview: Dragons v Glasgow PreviewPreview: Dragons v Glasgow
  • Coombs gets three weeks for stamp
  • Dragons lock cited for alleged stamp
  • Ospreys hold on against Dragons ReportOspreys hold on against Dragons
  • Preview: Dragons v Ospreys PreviewPreview: Dragons v Ospreys
  • TMO absence riles Dragons boss
  • Connacht too strong for Dragons ReportConnacht too strong for Dragons
  • Preview: Connacht v Dragons PreviewPreview: Connacht v Dragons
  • Season Preview: Guinness PRO12
  • Peace at last in Wales
  • Pro12: Transfer Wrap
  • Byrne shocked by Dragons captaincy
  • PRO12 fixtures confirmed
  • Gloucester win Premiership Rugby 7s
  • Dragons sign Stormers tighthead
  • Byrne to captain Dragons
  • Dragons and Burton part ways
  • Blues clinch Premiership 7s round
  • LV= Cup clashes with Guinness PRO12
  • Fixtures announced for LV= Cup
  • Welsh squads for Premiership 7s
  • Statement from Regional Rugby Wales
  • Glasgow host Leinster in Pro12 opener
  • Premiership 7s fixtures confirmed
  • Dragons edge Treviso ReportDragons edge Treviso
  • Preview: Dragons v Treviso PreviewPreview: Dragons v Treviso
  • Scarlets notch derby victory ReportScarlets notch derby victory
  • Preview: Scarlets v Dragons PreviewPreview: Scarlets v Dragons
  • Ospreys fight back in Cardiff ReportOspreys fight back in Cardiff
  • Preview: Dragons v Ospreys PreviewPreview: Dragons v Ospreys
  • Treviso trounce poor Dragons ReportTreviso trounce poor Dragons
  • Preview: Treviso v Dragons PreviewPreview: Treviso v Dragons
  • Edinburgh cling on to win ReportEdinburgh cling on to win
  • Preview: Dragons v Edinburgh PreviewPreview: Dragons v Edinburgh
  • Groves try rescues Dragons ReportGroves try rescues Dragons
  • Preview: Zebre v Dragons PreviewPreview: Zebre v Dragons
  • Four-try Connacht see off Dragons ReportFour-try Connacht see off Dragons
  • Preview: Dragons v Connacht PreviewPreview: Dragons v Connacht
  • Bowe lights up Ulster triumph ReportBowe lights up Ulster triumph
  • Preview: Ulster v Dragons PreviewPreview: Ulster v Dragons
  • Dragons fightback stuns Warriors ReportDragons fightback stuns Warriors
  • Preview: Dragons v Glasgow Warriors PreviewPreview: Dragons v Glasgow Warriors
  • Leinster battle past Dragons ReportLeinster battle past Dragons
  • Preview: Leinster v Dragons PreviewPreview: Leinster v Dragons
  • Preview: Dragons v Edinburgh PreviewPreview: Dragons v Edinburgh
  • Preview: Newcastle Falcons v Dragons PreviewPreview: Newcastle Falcons v Dragons
  • Preview: Dragons v Northampton PreviewPreview: Dragons v Northampton
  • Challenge Cup Wrap: Bath run riot ReportChallenge Cup Wrap: Bath run riot
  • Challenge Cup teams: Thursday PreviewChallenge Cup teams: Thursday
  • Challenge Cup teams: Saturday PreviewChallenge Cup teams: Saturday
  • Halfpenny boots Blues past Dragons ReportHalfpenny boots Blues past Dragons
  • Preview: Cardiff Blues v Dragons PreviewPreview: Cardiff Blues v Dragons
  • Dragons overcome Cardiff Blues ReportDragons overcome Cardiff Blues
  • Preview: Dragons v Cardiff Blues PreviewPreview: Dragons v Cardiff Blues
  • Late Connacht surge downs Dragons ReportLate Connacht surge downs Dragons
  • Preview: Connacht v Dragons PreviewPreview: Connacht v Dragons
  • Challenge cup wrap: Thursday ReportChallenge cup wrap: Thursday
  • Challenge Cup Wrap: Dragons fire ReportChallenge Cup Wrap: Dragons fire
  • Challenge Cup line-ups: Friday PreviewChallenge Cup line-ups: Friday
  • Keatley kicks Munster past Dragons ReportKeatley kicks Munster past Dragons
  • Preview: Dragons v Munster PreviewPreview: Dragons v Munster
  • Dragons surprise in Glasgow ReportDragons surprise in Glasgow
  • Preview: Glasgow v Dragons PreviewPreview: Glasgow v Dragons
  • LV= Cup Wrap: Dragons contain Wasps ReportLV= Cup Wrap: Dragons contain Wasps
  • Preview: Dragons v Wasps PreviewPreview: Dragons v Wasps
  • LV=Cup wrap: Sarries edge Bath ReportLV=Cup wrap: Sarries edge Bath
  • Preview: Scarlets v Dragons PreviewPreview: Scarlets v Dragons
  • Dragons Fixtures
Forthcoming Fixtures
Fixture Details
All times are local
LV= Cup
Saturday , January 31
Newport Gwent D'gons vs Exeter 15:00
Saturday , February 7
Newport Gwent D'gons vs London Welsh 15:00
More LV= Cup fixtures
Guinness PRO12
Thursday , January 1
Dragons vs Cardiff Blues 14:05
Sunday , January 11
Ospreys vs Newport Gwent D'gons 16:00
Wednesday, January 14
Leinster vs Newport Gwent D'gons TBC
Saturday , February 21
Newport Gwent D'gons vs Connacht TBC
Saturday , February 28
Zebre vs Newport Gwent D'gons TBC
Saturday , March 7
Newport Gwent D'gons vs Ulster TBC
More Guinness PRO12 fixtures
European Rugby Challenge Cup
Saturday , January 17
Newcastle vs Newport Gwent D'gons TBC
Saturday , January 24
Newport Gwent D'gons vs Stade Francais TBC
More European Rugby Challenge Cup fixtures
  • Dragons Results
Recent Results
Fixture Details
All times are local
Guinness PRO12
Friday , December 26
Cardiff Blues 17 - 23 Dragons Cardiff Blues vs Dragons Report
Sunday , December 21
Dragons 25 - 11 Zebre Dragons vs Zebre Report
More Guinness PRO12 results
European Rugby Challenge Cup
Friday , December 12
Dragons 69 - 17 Bucuresti
Saturday , December 6
Bucuresti 10 - 37 Dragons
More European Rugby Challenge Cup results
Guinness PRO12
Sunday , November 30
Glasgow Warriors 19 - 15 Dragons
Friday , November 21
Dragons 12 - 38 Munster
More Guinness PRO12 results
LV= Cup
Friday , November 14
Ospreys 35 - 51 Dragons
Friday , November 7
Harlequins 31 - 21 Newport Gwent D'gons
More LV= Cup results
  • Table
Group A
LV= Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
1 Saracens 2 8
2 Dragons 2 5
3 Bath 2 5
4 Gloucester 2 5
  • All Rugby Union Tables

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Quotes of 2014

It's time to look back through some of the best soundbites and quips from the last year.

Planet Rugby Union Photos

In pictures: Magners League Dream XV

The 2010/11 Magners League Dream Team.

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Planet Rugby Features

Far Side Preview: North v South

Far Side Preview: North v South

It's that time of year again! Get set for the annual North v South Derby at the Stade de Frigid on December 25.

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Planet Rugby's Quiz of 2014

We at Planet Rugby put our heads together and came up with 50 rugby-related questions from 2014 and beyond. Let's see how you do!

Loose Pass

Loose Pass

Welcome to Loose Pass, our weekly dishing up of mince pies, Christmas puddings and festive roasts.

Newbies of the Year

Newbies of the Year

Getting your shot in the first-team is part of the ongoing battle for rugby hopefuls, but in 2014 this group of starlets took their opportunity.