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TALISMAN: Dragons and Wales star Aaron Wainwright

Wales star Wainwright reaching a level of influence to rival greatest Dragon Faletau

STUNNER: Rio Dyer crosses for the Dragons' fourth try against Oyonnax

Dragons can go 'full-out attack' in Pau after first Euro five-pointer since 2020

WINNER: Joe Davies scored the key try for the Dragons

Dragons leave it late to get European campaign off to a perfect start at Parade

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LIVE: Dragons v Oyonnax - European Challenge Cup updates

AS IT HAPPENED: Dragons v Oyonnax - Winning start at Parade after late show

PRESSURE: George Nott on the charge for the Dragons against Leinster

Under pressure - Dragons vow to come out fighting in Europe after poor start to URC

TALENT: Dragons and Wales U20s centre Harri Ackerman

Team news Highly-rated Wales U20s prospect set for Dragons debut in Euro opener

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WOE: Sio Tomkinson drops the ball with the line at his mercy in the Dragons' defeat to Pau last season

Dragons cannot lose Euro opener if they are to be contenders for Parade knockout tie

Dragons prop Leon Brown is nearing a return

Dragons hope for derby boost after Wales forward 'turns corner' from injury nightmare

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BACK: Curtis Gregory has given Ebbw a lift for their cup clash with Cardiff

Ebbw aim to down holders Cardiff to move a game away from Premiership Cup final

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RETURN: Ex-Dragons captain Rynard Landman is poised to feature for Newport in the Premiership

Why a former Dragons captain is set to roll back the years with Newport RFC

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JOY: Coleg Gwent celebrate at Principality Stadium

Sensational Coleg Gwent make it four titles on the spin at Principality Stadium

RETURN: Elliot Dee is set to return from a rib injury for the Dragons

Wales World Cup star set to boost Dragons in Challenge Cup opener at Parade

PROSPECT: Ryan Woodman on his way to a try for the Dragons at Munster

Talented Dragons forward backed to be a growing force by former Wales boss

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MOVE: The Dragons will play the Scarlets at Cardiff City Stadium

Dragons to create 'away blocks' for Judgement Day clash at Cardiff City Stadium

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PROMISING: Wing Ewan Rosser and prop Dylan Kelleher-Griffiths (inset)

Premiership trio playing their part in developing Dragons youngsters - Flanagan

REPEAT: Coleg Gwent are hunting another victory at Principality Stadium

Unbeaten Coleg Gwent urged to relax ahead of Principality Stadium final

Andrew Coombs on the charge for the Dragons against Ulster

'Devasted' former Dragons captain Coombs reveals dementia diagnosis

FRUSTRATED: Steff Hughes (inset) felt the Dragons missed an opportunity against the Lions

Dragons look for European lift after bombing chances galore against 14-man Lions

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BURST: Rio Dyer breaks through for the Dragons

Dragons fail to make the most of Lions red card with defeat at Ellis Park

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Wales’ Sisilia Tuipulotu speaks during press conference ahead of the WXV1 match against Australia. Picture: Huw Evans Picture Agency

Wales rugby star Sisilia Tuipulotu wins Sporting Hero Award

Concerns rising energy costs could force vital grassroots rugby clubs to close down

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CHALLENGE: Henco van Wyk on the charge for the Lions against the Dragons last season

'A different sport' - Why the Dragons will need to start fast against Lions

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Former Dragons lock Rynard Landman will play for Newport

Former Dragons favourite to make return for Newport RFC in the Premiership

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DEFEAT: Ebbw Vale hit the front through Evan Lloyd's boot but lost at Aberavon

Ebbw miss chance to put head on Premiership leaders after Wizards fight back

TOUGH: Aaron Wainwright and the Dragons were smashed by the Sharks

‘We didn’t lie down’ – Wales star denies BBC pundit’s claim after Dragons hammering

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DEALS: Dragons and Wales stars Rio Dyer and Aaron Wainwright

New deals with World Cup stars the priority for Dragons as cost-cutting looms

DESPAIR: The Dragons after their hammering by the Sharks

Dragons must realise the value of damage limitation after Durban capitulation

LINK-UP: Newport High and the Black and Ambers have a strong partnership

Newport High School strengthen partnership with Black and Ambers

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PLAYMAKER: Dragons fly-half Will Reed will face the Lions

Reed cleared for Dragons at 10 as boss outlines why coach O'Brien isn't an option

BLOW: Dragons back rower Ollie Griffiths came off against the Sharks

Dragons give update on dynamic forward Griffiths after fresh injury blow

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BLOW: Cai Evans went off for the Dragons against the Sharks

A nightmare at 10 - Dragons look 'in-house' for makeshift fly-half with trio out

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CHARGE: Bradley Roberts carries hard for the Dragons against the Sharks

Humiliation for Dragons as ten-try Sharks show their power in Durban

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DYNAMIC: Dragons hooker Bradley Roberts is back in Durban to face the Sharks

The Dragons tyro aiming to show Sharks size doesn't matter on Durban homecoming

Dragons head of performance Dan Baugh

URC give Dragons coach a one-match ban and suspended fine after referee spat

STARTERS: Chris Coleman and Aki Seiuli come into the Dragons XV to face the Sharks

Team news Dragons change props for Sharks clash - with powerhouse Bok Ox looming on bench

LEGEND: The Dragons will face South Africa icon Eben Etzebeth in Durban

Bring on the Boks! Dragons excited by return of Sharks' World Cup winners

RELIEF: The Dragons celebrate their win against the Ospreys

Winless Sharks will be feeling the pressure for clash with Dragons - Flanagan

Dragons head of performance Dan Baugh

'You can't touch an official' - Dragons give coach Baugh a ban after spat with ref

BLOW: Dragons lock Ben Carter limped off after a hamstring tear against the Ospreys

Dragons suffer hammer blow after workaholic Wales star suffers 'severe' injury

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DELIGHT: The Dragons in a huddle after beating the Ospreys

How to get full access to our exclusive Dragons coverage this season

HOPEFUL: Ty Morris is looking for a response from his Newport side to a derby defeat against Ebbw Vale

Injury-hit Newport aim to bounce back against Premiership pace-setters

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LEGEND: Former Dragons prop Brok Harris facing his old side with the Stormers

Evergreen Dragons legend Brok to captain Stormers in Cardiff on his 400th pro outing

CLAIM: George Nott goes up to claim lineout ball in the Dragons' win against the Ospreys

How the Dragons profited from making influential forward angry in derby win

CHANCE: Luke Yendle has featured for the Dragons this season

Dragons grateful for 'change' in promising prop after more frustration for Wales star

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BELIEF: The Dragons and Cai Evans have headed to South Africa in confident mood

Dragons urged to show skiller streak in bid to stun the Sharks

Dragons and Wales hooker Elliot Dee

Wales star among Dragons' fresh batch of injuries for South Africa double-header

BLOW: Dan Lydiate suffered a rib injury playing for the Dragons against Leinster

Dragons hope for quick Lydiate recovery after Wales great plays through the pain

JOY: Rio Dyer races over to clinch the Dragons' win against the Ospreys

'Now go after the South Africans' - Dragons boss thrilled after derby win at Parade

CRUCIAL: Bradley Roberts' try put the Dragons on their way to victory against the Ospreys

Just one win? Why the Dragons' derby delight felt more important than that

Dragons head of performance Dan Baugh

Dragons coach could face URC charge after putting hand on ref and being ordered off

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JOY: The Dragons celebrate Rio Dyer's clincer against the Ospreys

Derby delight - Dragons end year-long Parade losing streak by beating Ospreys

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Newport v New Zealand 1963Newport's finest day, beating the mighty All Blacks 3-0 at Rodney Parade

Nostalgia: Captain Brian Price recalls day Newport beat the All Blacks 60 years ago

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DELIGHT: Bradley Roberts celebrates the Dragons' win against the Ospreys last season

'Stick to the plan' - Flanagan not panicking as Dragons hunt Ospreys derby repeat

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Wales speedster hoping history repeats in Dragons bid to upset the Ospreys

Wales speedster hoping history repeats in Dragons bid to upset the Ospreys