NEWPORT Gwent Dragons’ name has been changed to Dragons following their takeover by the Welsh Rugby Union.
The decision means only one Welsh region, Cardiff Blues, still carries its original name. Ospreys dropped Neath-Swansea from their title in 2005 and Scarlets did likewise when Llanelli was removed from their moniker in 2008.
The WRU takeover, including the Rodney Parade ground, takes effect on July 1.

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