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DYNAMIC: The Dragons hope Taine Basham can get back to his best

How the Dragons hope to profit after 'angry' forward missed out on Wales tour

DOUBLE-HEADER: Pontypool and the Dragons will take on Cardiff

DOUBLE-HEADER: Pontypool and the Dragons will take on Cardiff

Double-header at Arms Park - Pooler and Dragons to play Cardiff on same day

TALENT: David Richards on the run for Newport

TALENT: David Richards on the run for Newport

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Rapid full-back Richards signs for Newport after the end of his Dragons deal

STAYING: Nathan Evans has signed for Newport after leaving the Dragons

STAYING: Nathan Evans has signed for Newport after leaving the Dragons

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Strong-scrummaging prop staying with Newport after Dragons exit

FRIENDLY: The Dragons will face Hartpury at Rodney Parade

FRIENDLY: The Dragons will face Hartpury at Rodney Parade

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Dragons to take on English opposition in Rodney Parade friendly

RELIEF: Kieran Hardy scored at the death to earn Wales a win over Queensland Reds

RELIEF: Kieran Hardy scored at the death to earn Wales a win over Queensland Reds

Welsh National XV

Relief for Wales as last-gasp score earns first win of year against Queensland

MISTAKE: Warren Gatland admits he shouldn't have made Cory Hill captain

MISTAKE: Warren Gatland admits he shouldn't have made Cory Hill captain

Welsh National XV

Gatland: I made a mistake by naming Hill as Wales captain

SPIRITED: Dragons flanker Ryan Woodman on the charge for Wales U20s against South Africa

SPIRITED: Dragons flanker Ryan Woodman on the charge for Wales U20s against South Africa

Welsh National XV

Wales U20s overpowered by Junior Boks in World Rugby U20 Championship finale

LEADER: Dragons flanker Ryan Woodman on the charge for Wales U20s against Spain

LEADER: Dragons flanker Ryan Woodman on the charge for Wales U20s against Spain

Dragons talent hunts happy ending to Wales Under-20s career in clash with Boks

RAPID: Regan Grace, pictured on the run for St Helens, makes his first Wales appearance against Queensland Reds

RAPID: Regan Grace, pictured on the run for St Helens, makes his first Wales appearance against Queensland Reds

Welsh National XV

No pressure on league star Grace on first Wales union outing - Gatland

STARTER: Walker Price is on the wing for Wales U20s against South Africa

STARTER: Walker Price is on the wing for Wales U20s against South Africa

Welsh National XV

Young Dragons winger flown out to start for Wales against South Africa

DUEL: Dragons playmaker Will Reed should be helped by the arrival of Lloyd Evans (left)

DUEL: Dragons playmaker Will Reed should be helped by the arrival of Lloyd Evans (left)

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How talented Dragons playmaker should prosper from arrival of a new rival

CHANCE: Dragons lock Matthew Screech starts for Wales against Queensland Reds

CHANCE: Dragons lock Matthew Screech starts for Wales against Queensland Reds

Welsh National XV

Screech starts for Wales as former Dragons teammate Hill gets nod as captain

CAPTAIN: Former Dragons lock Cory Hill will lead Wales against Queensland Reds

CAPTAIN: Former Dragons lock Cory Hill will lead Wales against Queensland Reds

Welsh National XV

Ex-Dragons captain Hill sorry for past 'mistake' as he gets ready to lead Wales

RIVALS: Wales will host Australia in Newport

RIVALS: Wales will host Australia in Newport

Welsh National XV

Wales to play historic Rodney Parade Test against Australia ahead of WXV2

RIVALS: Wales will host Australia in Newport

RIVALS: Wales will host Australia in Newport

Welsh National XV

Wales to play historic Rodney Parade Test against Australia ahead of WXV2

EXPLOSIVE: Owen Conquer has earned a chance with the Dragons after impressing for Ebbw Vale

EXPLOSIVE: Owen Conquer has earned a chance with the Dragons after impressing for Ebbw Vale

The 'explosive' young forward who can give the Dragons a different threat

SIGNING: Former Wales U20s lock Joe Peard will play for Newport next season

SIGNING: Former Wales U20s lock Joe Peard will play for Newport next season

Imposing former Dragons prospect returns from England to play for Newport

LEADER: Influential hooker Dewi Lake on the charge for Wales against Australia

LEADER: Influential hooker Dewi Lake on the charge for Wales against Australia

Welsh National XV

More frustration for Wales as Test losing streak grows after missed opportunity

TALENT: Ryan Woodman will push on with the Dragons next season

TALENT: Ryan Woodman will push on with the Dragons next season

Bright talent ready for next stage with Dragons after leading Wales U20s' charge

PROMISING: Dragons prop Jordan Morris will start for Wales U20s against Australia

PROMISING: Dragons prop Jordan Morris will start for Wales U20s against Australia

The powerful young Dragons prop backed to be a 'weapon' against the Aussies

TRIP: The Dragons will travel Johannesburg to play the Lions in the Challenge Cup

TRIP: The Dragons will travel Johannesburg to play the Lions in the Challenge Cup

Dragons draw short straw with long 'European' trip to South Africa for one game

CHANGE? The Dragons are exploring selling the naming rights for Rodney Parade

CHANGE? The Dragons are exploring selling the naming rights for Rodney Parade

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Dragons explore selling Rodney Parade naming rights to boost income

DEAL: Evan Lloyd has re-signed for Ebbw Vale

DEAL: Evan Lloyd has re-signed for Ebbw Vale

Prolific ex-Dragons back boosts Ebbw Vale ahead of new Super Rygbi Cymru season

Welsh culture secretary Lesley Griffiths says the Six Nations rugby coverage must remain free to view

Welsh culture secretary Lesley Griffiths says the Six Nations rugby coverage must remain free to view

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Culture secretary's pledge on keeping Wales’ Six Nations games on free-to-air TV

CHALLENGE: Dewi Lake will lead the charge for Wales in Australia

CHALLENGE: Dewi Lake will lead the charge for Wales in Australia

Welsh National XV

Captain insists morale not a problem for Wales despite eight-match losing streak

UNCERTAIN: Wales hooker Bradley Roberts is likely to leave the Dragons, despite returning for pre-season to do his rehab

UNCERTAIN: Wales hooker Bradley Roberts is likely to leave the Dragons, despite returning for pre-season to do his rehab

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Out-of-contract Wales forward back training with Dragons - but exit likely

DOWN: Aaron Wainwright suffered a hamstring injury for Wales in Sydney

DOWN: Aaron Wainwright suffered a hamstring injury for Wales in Sydney

Wales rejig back row for second Test after Dragons hit by Wainwright blow

BACK: Ceri Jones has returned to coach the Dragons and Newport

BACK: Ceri Jones has returned to coach the Dragons and Newport

Dragons academy coach returns to Newport to help in bid for elusive title

INFLUENTIAL: Wales U20s centre Louie Hennessey was to the fore against France

INFLUENTIAL: Wales U20s centre Louie Hennessey was to the fore against France

Wales U20s to take on Aussies after French power ends bid for semi-finals

INFLUENTIAL: Dragons number eight Aaron Wainwright had a fine game for Wales in Australia

INFLUENTIAL: Dragons number eight Aaron Wainwright had a fine game for Wales in Australia

Talisman Wainwright a major doubt for Wales' second Test Down Under

DEALS: Tightheads Leon Brown and Dmitri Arhip are poised to stay at the Dragons

DEALS: Tightheads Leon Brown and Dmitri Arhip are poised to stay at the Dragons

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Dragons believe they have enough prop power with duo set to stay on new deals

INFLUENTIAL: Dragons number eight Aaron Wainwright had a fine game for Wales in Australia

INFLUENTIAL: Dragons number eight Aaron Wainwright had a fine game for Wales in Australia

Welsh National XV

Eight straight losses for Wales after missed opportunity in Australia

DOWN: Aaron Wainwright and Wales suffered defeat to Australia in Sydney

DOWN: Aaron Wainwright and Wales suffered defeat to Australia in Sydney

Welsh National XV

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Gatland sees positives despite Wales' losing streak continuing in Australia

SIGNING: Lloyd Evans is moving to the Dragons from Gloucester

SIGNING: Lloyd Evans is moving to the Dragons from Gloucester

Dragons confirm signing of Gloucester playmaker determined to be a starter at 10

HEAVE: Dragons flanker Ryan Woodman in the thick of a Wales U20s drive

HEAVE: Dragons flanker Ryan Woodman in the thick of a Wales U20s drive

Welsh National XV

Wales U20s beat the lurgy to earn shot at World Championships semi-finals

MOVE: Lloyd Evans is signing for the Dragons after leaving Gloucester

MOVE: Lloyd Evans is signing for the Dragons after leaving Gloucester

Dragons sign Welsh-qualified fly-half with bags of English Premiership experience

STRONG: Dragons star Aaron Wainwright leading the charge for Wales

STRONG: Dragons star Aaron Wainwright leading the charge for Wales

Dragons star challenged to hit next level with Wales after impressing the Boks

LEADER: Dragons flanker Ryan Woodman on the charge for Wales U20s against Spain

LEADER: Dragons flanker Ryan Woodman on the charge for Wales U20s against Spain

Welsh National XV

Wales U20s earn shot at World Championship semis by battling past spirited Spanish

STRONG: Dragons lock Ben Carter, right, helps Gareth Thomas carry hard for Wales against Australia

STRONG: Dragons lock Ben Carter, right, helps Gareth Thomas carry hard for Wales against Australia

Late injury blow denied Dragons lock a spot for Wales against the Wallabies

MILESTONE: Dragons number eight Aaron Wainwright will win his 50th cap for Wales against Australia

MILESTONE: Dragons number eight Aaron Wainwright will win his 50th cap for Wales against Australia

Dragons talisman to hit half-century for Wales in Australia but locks miss out

CHALLENGE: The Dragons will travel to Bath for a pre-season friendly

CHALLENGE: The Dragons will travel to Bath for a pre-season friendly

Dragons to take on English Premiership runners-up in countdown to new season

FAREWELL: Prop Cerys Hale has retired from playing to concentrate on her job as a coach at the Dragons

FAREWELL: Prop Cerys Hale has retired from playing to concentrate on her job as a coach at the Dragons

Popular Newport prop retires from Test stage to focus on coaching future Dragons

SWITCH: Steve Cummins, pictured after scoring against the Dragons for the Scarlets, is heading for Wales

SWITCH: Steve Cummins, pictured after scoring against the Dragons for the Scarlets, is heading for Wales

Dragons' new signing turns down extra holiday to make good first impression

EURO TEST: The Dragons will play in the Challenge Cup in 2024/25

EURO TEST: The Dragons will play in the Challenge Cup in 2024/25

Dragons learn Euro group rivals - with potential derby and an Anglo-Welsh clash

CHANCE: Dragons back rower Owen Conquer, pictured on the charge for Ebbw Vale, starts for Wales U20s

CHANCE: Dragons back rower Owen Conquer, pictured on the charge for Ebbw Vale, starts for Wales U20s

New Dragons recruit in as Wales U20s ring the changes for key clash with Spain

OPENER: Gareth Davies set the tone for Wales against Australia at the World Cup

OPENER: Gareth Davies set the tone for Wales against Australia at the World Cup

Welsh National XV

Wales warned not to expect a repeat of World Cup romp against Australia

MOVE: Leigh Jones, pictured on the left with Paul Turner when they were in charge of the Dragons, has joined the Scarlets

MOVE: Leigh Jones, pictured on the left with Paul Turner when they were in charge of the Dragons, has joined the Scarlets

Former Dragons and Gwent coach aiming to turn around Scarlets' fortunes

CHANGE: The Dragons are looking to develop Rodney Parade in partnership with Newport City Council

CHANGE: The Dragons are looking to develop Rodney Parade in partnership with Newport City Council

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Rodney Parade could be redeveloped after Dragons and Newport Council talks

FINISHER: Carys Cox scored a hat-trick for Wales against Spain

FINISHER: Carys Cox scored a hat-trick for Wales against Spain

Welsh National XV

Wales survive Spanish scare to seal World Cup spot and WXV2 qualification

JOY: Wales celebrate Dragons full-back Huw Anderson's score against New Zealand at the World Rugby U20 Championship

JOY: Wales celebrate Dragons full-back Huw Anderson's score against New Zealand at the World Rugby U20 Championship

Welsh National XV

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Wales U20s' spirit earns crucial bonuses in thrilling opener against New Zealand

TALENT: Aidan Boshoff aims to shine with Wales Under-20s

TALENT: Aidan Boshoff aims to shine with Wales Under-20s

Welsh National XV

Gwent talent on the books at Bristol ready for 'homecoming' with Wales U20s

ANSWERS: Dragons head coach Dai Flanagan and chief executive Rhys Blumberg addressed supporters at Rodney Parade

ANSWERS: Dragons head coach Dai Flanagan and chief executive Rhys Blumberg addressed supporters at Rodney Parade

Dragons Q&A: Cutting a region, Parade changes, a change of style… and chips!

PACKED: Newport County had a bumper crowd at Rodney Parade when they hosted, and beat, Wrexham

PACKED: Newport County had a bumper crowd at Rodney Parade when they hosted, and beat, Wrexham

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County agree new 10-year lease with Dragons to stay at Rodney Parade

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