All posts tagged "Dragons"
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Columnists
/ 8 years agoJackson column: Shameful that Newport’s big day is in cold storage
Peter Jackson recalls the forgotten by the masses moment Newport beat the All Blacks
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Peter Jackson
/ 8 years agoShameful that Newport’s big day is in cold storage
Winners: Brian Jones and, below, ‘Dick’ Uzzell’s dropgoal goes over Only four club teams have ever beaten the All Blacks and...
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British & Irish Cup
/ 8 years agoReds clock up another bonus
By TOM WALKER Dragons…7 Jersey Reds …34 JERSEY boss Harvey Biljon is refusing to think of a quarter-final spot despite his...
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Miscellaneous
/ 8 years agoMurphy promoted to Irish elite
FORMER Leicester No.9 Frank Murphy has been named among seven referees to take up professional contracts with the Irish Rugby Football...
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Columnists
/ 8 years agoWilliams column: Time for Warren Gatland to blood new Dragons
By Shane Williams NOW IS the time for Wales to roll the selection dice. Warren Gatland will name his squad for...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoStop moaning and enjoy game says heroic Ed
Neale Harvey meets a former player who is defying the medics after a cruel accident Today’s fighter: Ed Jackson Former Dragons...
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Features
/ 8 years agoYOUNG GUNS
JARED ROSSER DRAGONS WING Jared Rosser is one of the bright young stars the Dragons hope can fire them into a...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoHenson intensity driving Dragons recovery
By STEFFAN THOMAS HALLAM Amos hopes Bernard Jackman’s band of brothers can guide Dragons to success. The Rodney Parade outfit have...
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Columnists
/ 8 years agoShane Williams column: There’s only one man in my mind who can replace Wilson at Cardiff
By Shane Williams WHAT a shambles it is right now at Cardiff Blues. I must admit I was very surprised to...
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Features
/ 8 years agoWilson is a coaching target for Norhampton
NORTHAMPTON have emerged as possible suitors for Cardiff Blues head coach Danny Wilson if they opt to reshuffle their coaching staff....
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoEight-try Ulster give improving Dragons the Kiss of death
By BILL KIELLY DRAGONS head coach Bernard Jackman says being hammered at Ulster’s Kingspan Stadium fortress will not derail the Welsh...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoKeys find the secret to unlocking the leaders
By ANDREW COFFEY Cross Keys …25 Bedwas …22 CROSS Keys beat high flying Bedwas in an enthralling encounter at Pandy Park....
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Shane Williams
/ 8 years agoShane Williams: Sam’s a huge loss but it may work out well for the future
Sam Warburton‘s injury is a huge blow for Wales. I thought he was outstanding on the Lions tour and his displays...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoDragons sign Bristol centre
Dragons have announced the signing of back Thretton Palamo from Bristol on a short-term loan. The 28-year-old linked up with the...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoTenacious Dee stars in massive win for Dragons
By ALEX BYWATER DRAGONS hooker Elliot Dee produced a stand-out individual display as Bernard Jackman’s men recorded their first win of...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoHat-trick hero Rees-Hole stars as Cardiff outclass Keys
By STEFFAN THOMAS Cardiff 46 Cross Keys 19 CARDIFF centre Will Rees- Hole scored a hat-trick as the Blue and Blacks...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoHenson on target but Dragons fade
By GARY HEATLY On the attack: Gavin Henson flips out a pass for Dragons PICTURE: Huw Evans EDINBURGH head coach Richard...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoThree from three for Bedwas after Jones mastery
By ALEX BYWATER Merthyr …24 Bedwas …37 BEDWAS made it three straight wins with an impressive 37-24 victory away to big-spending...
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Shane Williams
/ 8 years agoShane Williams: I won’t be tempted to write off Kings yet
The start of a new era in the Guinness PRO14 saw all eyes on Llanelli as defending champions Scarlets took on...
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Shane Williams
/ 8 years agoI won’t be tempted to write off Kings yet
Asset: Yaw Penxe bursts out of a tackle to score for Kings PICTURE: Huw Evans The start of a new era...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoJones pulls the strings as Bedwas keep thrilling run going
Bedwas …29 Newport …7 By BEN JAMES BEDWAS recorded their second bonus-point win of the season in beating Newport 29-7 at...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoWilliams at the double as Ponty triumph in the Vale
Ebbw Vale …6 Pontypridd …17 By STEFFAN THOMAS PONTYPRIDD got their Principality Premiership campaign up and running with victory over Ebbw...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoLeinster’s giant pack grind down improving Dragons
By ALEX BYWATER Dragons 16pts Try: penalty 73 Conversion: penalty 73 Penalties: Henson 10, 33, 44 Leinster 39pts Tries: Gibson-Park 22,...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoBig try count is worry for Jackman
Dragons …16 Glasgow…40 ITlooks like a long season is ahead for new Dragons head coach Bernard Jackman after his side shipped...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoChiefs’ maul strikes but Blues hit back
By ROB COLE Cardiff Blues…21 Exeter …20 IF anyone is going to strip the Chiefs of their Premiership title this season...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoKings and Cheetahs ‘to turn up the heat in PRO14’
SAREL Pretorius says his former side Toyota Cheetahs will be ready to give their opposition a warm reception in the first...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoChampagne rugby from Exeter’s forgotton centre Campagnaro
By ROGER PANTING Red hot: Exeter centre Michele Campagnao. Right: Sarel Pretorious scores for Dragons PICTURE: Pinnacle TEAMS EXETER: Bodilly, Woodburn...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoDecision to play twice in two days backfires
By STEVE KENNY PICTURE: Andy Taylor Back with a bang: Tom Stephenson scores Saints’ first Northampton 71pts Dragons 21pts TOM Stephenson...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoHenson gets hit out
Montpellier 40 Dragons 15 GAVIN Henson made his return to Welsh club rugby on Friday night but it was in a...
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Shane Williams
/ 8 years agoRegions can fly in low and then rise for prizes
THE closer it gets to the launch of the PRO14, the more I think the Welsh regions are going to go...
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Womens Rugby World Cup
/ 8 years agoUnderdogs Wales to unleash teenage sensation George
Wales WALES face a huge battle to get out of their pool but head coach Rowland Phillips is desperate to put...
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Features
/ 8 years agoIt’s tough to replace that old rugby buzz
ALEX BYWATER talks to Matthew Pewtner about life after rugby following shock early retirement Sevens star: Matthew Pewtner in action for...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoWales still a target for new Scarlet Prydie
TOM Prydie is relishing the start of a new chapter at the Scarlets after joining the PRO12 champions from Newport Gwent...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoDragons renamed
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons’ name has been changed to Dragons following their takeover by the Welsh Rugby Union. The decision means only...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoDoncaster Knights sign Quins prop Evans
Doncaster Knights have bolstered their front row options with the signing of loosehead Owen Evans from Harlequins. Born in Cardigan in...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoThomas Young handed Wales debut
Thomas Young will make his Test debut on Friday after being named in the Wales starting XV to take on Tonga...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoWales rack up cricket score in tour rehearsal
COACH Robin McBryde felt Wales’ 88-19 win over Welsh Premiership side RGC 1404 was a worthwhile exercise ahead of their two-Test...
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Miscellaneous
/ 8 years agoFollow our lead, Pivac tells Welsh rugby
By PETER JACKSON THEScarlets marked their coronation as PRO12 champions last night by challenging Wales to follow the dazzling brand of...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoPatchell and Evans have been bitten, and it hurts!
PHIL DOLLMANis to be congratulated on his elevation to the Wales squad, a reward for long years of perseverance which may...
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Dream Team
/ 8 years agoDream Team: Shaun Knight – Bath tighthead
1. Marcos Ayerza – He was the hardest prop I ever faced as a young player and every tighthead I speak...
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Bill Beaumont Cup
/ 8 years ago20 QUESTIONS
WILL OWEN ROTHERHAM CENTRE How do you look back at the season two weeks on? It wasn’t great and very frustrating....
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoAnscombe penalty ensures Blues’ spot in Euro playoff
By JOHN ARKLESS Dragons 24pts Tries: Meyer 2, Beard 80 Convversions: O’Brien 80 Penalties: O’Brien 8, 21, Meyer 67, 73 Cardiff...
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National Leagues
/ 8 years agoDavies: Don’t vote Brexit, Dragons
SEVERAL hundred members of Newport RFC will squeeze into Rodney Parade on Tuesday night to vote on the WRU’s £3.75m take-over...
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Shane Williams
/ 8 years agoShane Williams: It pains me but Scarlets will shade my Ospreys
It’s business time in the PRO12 as the season reaches the run-in and I think Wayne Pivac‘s Scarlets are in the...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoDragons are hit hard by late double sin-binning
By GARY HEATLY EDINBURGH coach Duncan Hodge hailed his side’s stunning late comeback on Friday night which halted their run of...
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Shane Williams
/ 8 years agoShane Williams: Anscombe excellence left Sam in the shade
Judgement Day was a chance for some of Wales’ best players to book their place on summer tours and while some...
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Premiership
/ 8 years agoSlade’s slip-ups give Bristol hope of upset
Exeter…38pts Tries: Woodburn 1, Parling 40, Whitten 41, Waldrom 52, 77 Conversions: Slade 1, 40, 41, 52; Steenson 77 Penalties: Slade...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoRGC survive late Vale onslaught to secure win in thriller
By RICH JONES RGC 1404 37 Ebbw Vale 31 RGC 1404 held on to beat reigning Premiership champions Ebbw Vale in...
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Peter Jackson
/ 8 years agoPeter Jackson: Tale of two rugby cities could not be starker
On a wintry Friday night by the Clyde, Glasgow Warriors and Newport Gwent Dragons played out a 16-all draw. So few...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoDragons’ sale will hit backers for £5m
By PETER JACKSON THE two oldest benefactors in British rugby are resigned to a loss of up to £5m as their...
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