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Impressive Connacht overpower Dragons

Five-try Connacht picked up their second bonus-point victory in a week as Andy Friend’s side overwhelmed Dragons at Rodney Parade.

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Glasgow Warriors’ swords sharpened ahead of Ulster semi-final

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Bernard Jackman is preparing for life after Dragons’ den

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Jim Mallinder linked with Dragons after Bernard Jackman sacked

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Cork Dragons row in together with ‘Calendar Girls’-style fundraiser

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Who are the candidates vying for the presidency?

MEP Kelly urges Fine Gael to contest presidency

MEP Seán Kelly has called on Fine Gael to reconsider allowing a candidate to contest the presidency as he reiterated his desire to run for the Áras.

Tue, 17 Jul, 2018

Lealifano salvages late draw for Ulster

Dragons 32 Ulster 32: Australian international Christian Lealifano salvaged a 32-32 draw for Ulster with a last minute try against the Dragons at Rodney Parade.

Sat, 02 Dec, 2017

Tommy Bowe centre of attention as reshuffled Ulster enter Dragons’ den

Veteran wing Tommy Bowe will be the centre of attention as Ulster seek to consolidate their Guinness PRO14 position when they travel to the compact and atmospheric Rodney Parade to face Bernard Jackman’s Dragons this evening.

Fri, 01 Dec, 2017

Reds give Rassie rousing send-off

Munster gave Rassie Erasmus the perfect send-off in Cork last night as the director of rugby was treated to a seven-try bonus-point victory to bring down the curtain on his tenure.

Sat, 04 Nov, 2017

Time for Ireland to celebrate doing it the hard way

Wales 0 Republic of Ireland 1: This Irish team may rarely if ever command games but they certainly provide magic moments. And sometimes, as on this incredible night in Cardiff, they’re special enough to far outlast the 90.

Tue, 10 Oct, 2017

Dragons burn limp Connacht

Connacht paid the price for a shocking first-half display as they were beaten 21-8 by the Dragons in Newport.

Sat, 16 Sep, 2017

Power-packed Leinster calm anxious Cullen’s nerves

It took a while in coming, but this was a more than decent start to the new Guinness Pro14 season for Leo Cullen’s Leinster as they emerged deserved winners over the Dragons.

Mon, 04 Sep, 2017

Bernard Jackman: ‘In France, there is so much politics involved and guys there for selfish reasons’

Bernard Jackman could give you any number of reasons as to why he accepted the offer to coach the Newport Gwent Dragons.

Wed, 30 Aug, 2017

Bernard Jackman relishing Welsh adventure

Bernard Jackman is a self-confessed rugby junkie and that’s why nobody was happier than he was when the pre-season began at his new club, the Dragons, earlier this month.

Fri, 14 Jul, 2017

Leo Varadkar and Simon Coveney go head to head in first hustings

The race to be the next taoiseach will heat up this evening as rivals Leo Varadkar and Simon Coveney go head-to-head in the first of four nights of hustings for the Fine Gael leadership contest.

Thu, 25 May, 2017

Kieran Marmion ready for Ireland duty says Connacht coach Lam

Connacht 14 - Dragons 9: Connacht coach Pat Lam says Kieran Marmion is fit to make his first start in the Six Nations next Saturday against France if called into action.

Mon, 20 Feb, 2017

Newport Gwent Dragons v Munster - Guinness PRO12 Round 3

John Ryan says Rassie Erasmus taking Munster back to their roots

Dragons 16 Munster 20: John Ryan believes Munster are going back to their roots under Rassie Erasmus following their hard-fought win over the Newport Gwent Dragons.

Mon, 19 Sep, 2016

Paddy Jackson’s boot puts Ulster on top

Ulster 17 Dragons 15: A Paddy Jackson penalty two minutes from the end of the game catapulted Ulster to the top of the Guinness PRO12.

Sat, 06 Feb, 2016

Rynard Landman scores his sides first try 6/12/2015

Frustrated Anthony Foley must find answers

Dragons 22 Munster 6: Anthony Foley launched a stern defence of his team selection after Dragons condemned Munster to back-to-back league defeats.

Mon, 07 Dec, 2015

London Irish could pave way to US for Irish provinces

London Irish CEO Bob Casey admits his side could be opening the door to America for the Irish provinces after it was confirmed their Aviva Premiership game with Saracens in March will take place in New Jersey.

Wed, 28 Oct, 2015

Hidden Heroes honoured for superhuman deeds

They’re not in it for the glory but their superhuman efforts nonetheless inspire — which is what makes the 21 recipients of this year’s Hidden Heroes Awards worthy winners.

Tue, 20 Oct, 2015

Connacht show battling qualities to slay Dragons

Connacht 29 Dragons 23: Connacht opened their Guinness Pro 12 season with a valuable home win, edging a lively encounter against the Newport Gwent Dragons at the Galway Sportsground last evening.

Sun, 06 Sep, 2015

Late try against Dragons gets Connacht off to a flier

Fionn Carr’s 77th-minute try sealed a hard-earned 29-23 win for Connacht against Newport Gwent Dragons.

Fri, 04 Sep, 2015

Collison brothers up for entrepreneurial awards

Limerick brothers Patrick and John Collison are among the 24 finalists announced as part of the 18th annual EY Entrepreneur of the Year awards.

Tue, 19 May, 2015

Connacht edge Dragons

Newport Gwent Dragons 25 Connacht 30: Connacht maintain sixth place in the Pro12 after seeing off 14-man Dragons at Rodney Parade yesterday.

Mon, 23 Feb, 2015

Leinster boss has faith in reserves

Guinness Pro12: In the absence of their big name international stars, Leinster’s side for Sunday’s Guinness Pro12 tie against Newport Gwent Dragons at the RDS will have an unfamiliar look to it.

Fri, 13 Feb, 2015

Hanrahan full-back against the Dragons

GUINNESS PRO12:

Fri, 21 Nov, 2014

Olding brace helps Ulster back to winning ways against the Dragons

Ulster responded to two weekends of European disappointment with a much-needed victory on their return to Guinness PRO12 action when they saw off the injury-ravaged Newport Gwent Dragons.

Sat, 01 Nov, 2014

Connacht start season on winning note

Connacht 16 Dragons 11

Sat, 06 Sep, 2014

With a wink and a nod social network makes exam stress a thing of the past

It’s the online social network which could help college students ace their exams.

Tue, 20 May, 2014

Bowe gets into his stride as Ulster cruise

Ulster 38 Newport-Gwent Dragons 8

Sat, 01 Mar, 2014

Lam looks up as Connacht do enough

Connacht 11 Edinburgh 7

Mon, 17 Feb, 2014

Leinster survive scare to hit top spot

RABO DIRECT PRO12:

Sat, 15 Feb, 2014

Festive cheer for Connacht

Connacht 14 Newport Gwent Dragons 11

Mon, 23 Dec, 2013

Keatley is kingpin, but Munster suffer more injury woes

RABODIRECTPRO12:

Sat, 30 Nov, 2013

Leinster withstand late Dragons onslaught

Newport Gwent Dragons 19 Leinster 23

Fri, 01 Nov, 2013

Munster welcome O'Connell back in win over Dragons

Munster 23 Newport Gwent Dragons 9

Sat, 28 Sep, 2013

Best of the Week's TV (Aug 10-16)

This week's highlights include Cracking Crime, which revisits the murder of a prison officer from Kerry.

Fri, 09 Aug, 2013

Dragons’ sting in the tail for Munster

RABODIRECT PRO12

Sat, 20 Apr, 2013

Bowe back to fire Ulster to top spot

RABODIRECT PRO12: Ulster 31 Dragons 5

Sat, 13 Apr, 2013

Ulster again atop table after rousing win over Dragons

Ulster 31 Dragons 5

Fri, 12 Apr, 2013

Leinster prove too strong for dragons

Newport Gwent Dragons 19 Leinster 26

Fri, 01 Mar, 2013

Mix of fear and confidence can spur Irish on

RBS Six Nations: IRELAND V WALES

Sat, 02 Feb, 2013

Niall is down but dressed for another success

Niall O’Farrell this week saw the business he founded in the mid-1980s, the formal suit hire firm Blacktie, fall into liquidation. The Dragons’ Den star will be hoping his investments on the show pay off soon, writes Kyran Fitzgerald

Sat, 26 Jan, 2013

Dragons’ star ‘regrets’ having to appoint liquidator to chain

A liquidator is to be formally appointed to Blacktie — the well-known chain of men’s formalwear shops — at the end of this month, its owner revealed yesterday.

Thu, 24 Jan, 2013

Cup boost delight for Elwood

Connacht 30 Newport Gwent Dragons 11

Mon, 07 Jan, 2013

Elwood wants lift for Connacht after derby disasters

Billed as a must-win for both sides, Connacht return to the Galway Sportsground for this evening’s RaboDirect Pro 12 joust with the Newport Gwent Dragons.

Sat, 05 Jan, 2013

Treviso record bonus-point win over Dragons

Treviso 32 Newport Gwent Dragons 13

Sat, 01 Dec, 2012

Comprehensive victory for Glasgow Warriors

Glasgow Warriors 37 Dragons 6

Fri, 02 Nov, 2012