A DRAGONS rugby star has been fined and has had penalty points put on his licence after he was caught speeding.

Wales international Tavis Knoyle was clocked travelling at 36mph in a 30mph zone on Ystrad Mynach’s Nelson Road.

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The 30-year-old scrum half was ordered to pay £224 which was made up of a £100 fine, £90 costs and a £34 surcharge.

Newport Magistrates’ Court heard how Knoyle, of Pontneddfechan, near Neath, committed the offence on August 14, 2020 whilst driving a Smart ForFour car.

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His licence was endorsed with three points.

Knoyle has played for all four Welsh regions and joined the Dragons in 2016.

He has won 11 caps for Wales.