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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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Gatland sees positives despite Wales' losing streak continuing in Australia

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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

LEADER: Dragons flanker Ryan Woodman captains Wales U20s against New Zealand

LEADER: Dragons flanker Ryan Woodman captains Wales U20s against New Zealand

Woodman back as six Dragons get call for Wales U20s' opener against New Zealand

MILESTONE: Centre Kerin Lake will win her 50th Wales cap against Spain

MILESTONE: Centre Kerin Lake will win her 50th Wales cap against Spain

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Centre Lake to bring up Wales milestone in vital Arms Park clash with Spain

AIM: Wales' men finished bottom of the Six Nations but have been set the target of the World Cup semi-finals

AIM: Wales' men finished bottom of the Six Nations but have been set the target of the World Cup semi-finals

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Wales targeting World Cup semi-finals as a minimum for men’s and women’s teams

OPPORTUNITY: Dragons loosehead Owen Evans on the charge for the Possibles against the Probables in 2014

OPPORTUNITY: Dragons loosehead Owen Evans on the charge for the Possibles against the Probables in 2014

FLASHBACK: When Wales tuned up for South Africa with a full-blooded trial match

COLLISION: Dragons lock Ben Carter (right) lends his weight to Gareth Thomas in a carry against South Africa

COLLISION: Dragons lock Ben Carter (right) lends his weight to Gareth Thomas in a carry against South Africa

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Wales show guts but little spark as Dragons duo see yellow in loss South Africa

WATCHING: Wales boss Warren Gatland ahead of Wales' clash with South Africa

WATCHING: Wales boss Warren Gatland ahead of Wales' clash with South Africa

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'A real positive' - Wales boss praises Dragons duo after battle with Boks greats

TALISMAN: Wales need Dragons number eight Aaron Wainwright on top form against South Africa

TALISMAN: Wales need Dragons number eight Aaron Wainwright on top form against South Africa

'Elder statesman' Wainwright ready to lead by example for Wales against Boks

CHANCE: Matthew Screech can follow in the footsteps of Cory Hill and Andrew Coombs with Wales

CHANCE: Matthew Screech can follow in the footsteps of Cory Hill and Andrew Coombs with Wales

How ex-Dragons teammates can inspire stalwart Screech in daunting date with Boks

RECALL: Kurtley Beale is back to face Wales with Australia

RECALL: Kurtley Beale is back to face Wales with Australia

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Beale gets another chance to torment Wales after Australia recall veteran back

ATHLETIC: WInger Regan Grace in his rugby league days with St Helens

ATHLETIC: WInger Regan Grace in his rugby league days with St Helens

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Super League star Grace has Wales excited after shock call-up to Test squad

DAUNTING: Eben Etzebeth and Franco Mostert start for South Africa against the Dragons duo of Ben Carter and Matthew Screech

DAUNTING: Eben Etzebeth and Franco Mostert start for South Africa against the Dragons duo of Ben Carter and Matthew Screech

'I've got a point to prove' - Dragons man ready for Boks greats after World Cup woe

CONTENDER: Dragons lock Matthew Screech will get a chance for Wales against South Africa

CONTENDER: Dragons lock Matthew Screech will get a chance for Wales against South Africa

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Wales boss Gatland challenges Dragons stalwart to become a World Cup contender

OPPORTUNITY: Dragons lock Matthew Screech will face South Africa with Wales

OPPORTUNITY: Dragons lock Matthew Screech will face South Africa with Wales

Four Dragons get Wales call to face world champions - including stalwart Screech

HALF CENTURY: Vincent Koch makes his 50th South Africa appearance against Wales

HALF CENTURY: Vincent Koch makes his 50th South Africa appearance against Wales

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Wales going up against formidable Boks team featuring 10 World Cup winners

Welsh National XV

Confidence key to success as Gatland seeks to bring back glory days

Dragons youngster Ryan Woodman will captain Wales in the under-20 World Rugby Championship in South Africa

Dragons youngster Ryan Woodman will captain Wales in the under-20 World Rugby Championship in South Africa

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Ryan Woodman to captain Wales in under-20 world championship

DURABLE: Aaron Wainwright has racked up the games with the Dragons and Wales

DURABLE: Aaron Wainwright has racked up the games with the Dragons and Wales

'I was gutted when rested' - Dragons and Wales ace racking up games in mammoth season

CLASH: Aaron Wainwright and Wales will take on South Africa and Australia

CLASH: Aaron Wainwright and Wales will take on South Africa and Australia

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Broadcast deal sorted for Wales' summer Tests to be live on free-to-air TV

CHANCE: Ben Carter will aim to impress for the Dragons against the Scarlets

CHANCE: Ben Carter will aim to impress for the Dragons against the Scarlets

Dragons lock Carter to push for start against Springboks at Judgement Day

POWERFUL: South Africa number eight Jasper Wiese on the charge at the World Cup

POWERFUL: South Africa number eight Jasper Wiese on the charge at the World Cup

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Springboks powerhouse to miss Wales clash after six-week ban for red card

DOUBLE: Jonah Holmes scores for Wales against Canada

DOUBLE: Jonah Holmes scores for Wales against Canada

Ex-Dragons and Wales wing starts shift to life after rugby with return to home club

PLAY-OFF: Wales will return to the Arms Park to host Spain

PLAY-OFF: Wales will return to the Arms Park to host Spain

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Wales to host Spain at Arms Park in crucial play-off showdown

STAYING? The Dragons are yet to confirm if Dan Lydiate is signing fresh terms

STAYING? The Dragons are yet to confirm if Dan Lydiate is signing fresh terms

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Ex-Wales star Lydiate's future yet to be decided as Dragons confirm nine leavers

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