Dragons RFC

Best of the weekend: Hat-tricks galore as domestic rugby returns

Saints sparkle in season openerNorthampton began their title defence in gloriously emphatic fashion, obliterating a disjointed Gloucester side, 53-6, at Franklin’s Gardens. Although the upheaval at...

Patchell inspires Blues to opening win

Rhys Patchell inspired the Cardiff Blues to a bonus point 41-26 victory in Italy against Zebre in their Guinness PRO12 opener.

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Connacht Rugby v Newport Gwent Dragons

VIDEO: Highlights: Connacht 16-11 NG Dragons

Newport Gwent Dragons earned a losing bonus point in their opening Pro 12 match against Connacht in Galway.

Lam battles nerves as Connacht defeat Dragons

Head coach Pat Lam admitted to suffering a bout of nerves as he watched his Connacht side hold on for a 16-11 victory over Newport Gwent Dragons in their GUINNESS PRO12 opener at the Sportsground.

Trimble seals Ulster comeback

Ireland wing Andrew Trimble ran in a last-gasp try to complete the late fightback that earned Ulster a share of the spoils in a 32-all draw at Scarlets as the new Pro12 campaign began with a bang. Scarlets,...

Connacht open Guinness PRO12 campaign with encouraging victory

Connacht opened the new Guinness PRO12 campaign with an encouraging 16-11 victory over the Newport Gwent Dragons in Galway.

Welsh B&I Cup teams emerge

Pontypridd, Cross Keys, Carmarthen Quins and Aberavon will represent Wales in the British &Irish Cup after all four secured victories in the final qualifying round.

Connacht too strong for Dragons

Eoin McKeon and Danie Poolman scored tries as Connacht edged out the Dragons 16-11 at the Sportsground. Neither side made much of an impression on the competition last season, and today's match offered...

Connacht start season on winning note

Connacht 16 Dragons 11 Connacht opened the new Guinness PRO12 campaign with an encouraging 16-11 victory over the Newport Gwent Dragons in Galway.