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Joey Carbery to make first start at full-back for Leinster

Joey Carbery will make his first start at full-back for Leinster in their Guinness PRO12 visit to Dragons tonight.

Fri, 24 Feb, 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

Jaco Taute scores a second try 10/2/2017

More mighty Munster magic slays Dragons

Munster 45 Newport Gwent Dragons 17: Without a full deck, this was a very impressive Munster performance in last night’s Guinness PRO12 clash with Newport Gwent Dragons at Musgrave Park. The bonus point was in the bag at half time and it was enough to maintain their position at the top of the table.

Sat, 11 Feb, 2017

Darren Sweetnam back to bolster Munster

The competition for places in the Munster back division is ramped up still further this week with the return of Darren Sweetnam for tonight’s Guinness PRO12 game against Newport Gwent Dragons at Musgrave Park.

Fri, 10 Feb, 2017

Moate Community School and St. Peter’s College reach Leinster schools final

Closely fought semi-final ties in the  Leinster Post Primary Schools Senior Football ‘A

Wed, 18 Jan, 2017

Leinster v Newport Gwent Dragons - Guinness PRO12 Round 10

Leo Cullen turns his sights to Northampton Saints

Following his side’s impressive bonus point victory over Newport Gwent Dragons in the Guinness PRO12 on Saturday evening, Leinster head coach Leo Cullen was quick to focus minds on Friday’s crunch Champions Cup encounter with Northampton.

Mon, 05 Dec, 2016

Lam’s Connacht ready to vent frustrations on Dragons

Connacht will bid to make it eight wins from eight against Dragons in the Pro12 at Rodney Parade this evening and bounce back from their Leinster nightmare (kick-off 7.15pm).

Fri, 04 Nov, 2016

Munster aim to right the wrongs of last week

Defeat is painful and Munster have been hurting all week as they prepare to right the wrongs of last weekend’s home stumble to Cardiff Blues in their Guinness Pro12 trip to Newport Gwent Dragons today (5:15pm).

Sat, 17 Sep, 2016

Little cheer for Ireland's Paralympic seven-a-side team at home of football

Some reflection of the road disability sport has still to travel in Brazil was clearly seen in the Deodora Stadium in Rio yesterday.

Fri, 09 Sep, 2016

Ross Kane steps up for Ulster against Newport-Gwent Dragons

There’s nothing like being tossed in at the deep end on the rugby succession ladder; such is the case for 21-year-old Ross Kane who will make his Ulster debut this evening in the opening Guinness PRO12 clash of the season when Newport-Gwent Dragons visit Kingspan Stadium (7.35pm kick-off).

Fri, 02 Sep, 2016

Munster have vital targets to hit

Munster 26 Newport Gwent Dragons 5: Two salient points emerged from Saturday night’s Guinness Pro 12 game at Thomond Park.

Mon, 07 Mar, 2016

Stephen Archer set for 100th Munster cap

Munster and the Newport Gwent Dragons both received good news yesterday as they prepare for their Guinness Pro12 clash at Thomond Park tonight.

Sat, 05 Mar, 2016

Leinster ring the changes for Newport Gwent Dragons at Rodney Parade

With more than 30 players missing through international duty and injury, Leinster have made 12 changes to their starting line-up for tonight’s Guinness Pro12 encounter with Newport Gwent Dragons at Rodney Parade (7.05pm).

Fri, 29 Jan, 2016

Six-try Munster close the gap and secure an impressive 26-46 win

British and Irish Cup

Mon, 21 Dec, 2015

Rory Burke and Conor Oliver to start for Munster A

Munster A bid for back to back wins over the Ospreys Premiership Select at Bridgend RFC tomorrow afternoon (3pm) in the British and Irish Cup.

Sat, 19 Dec, 2015

Cian Bohane with Bowen Watkin 11/12/2015

Munster A's power sees off Ospreys

Munster A 28 Ospreys Premiership Select 8: Munster further strengthened their hopes of pool honours in the B&I Cup at Rosbrien last night when they scored a bonus-point victory over an Ospreys Premiership selection. 

Sat, 12 Dec, 2015

Mick O’Driscoll still targeting top spot with Munster Rugby

Munster face into the first of two consecutive British and Irish Cup ties against old Welsh rivals the Ospreys at Rosbrien tonight (7.30pm) in the full knowledge that nothing but victory will do in their bid to qualify for the knockout stages of the competition.

Fri, 11 Dec, 2015

Munster players on trial for Leicester Tigers test

Anthony Foley has laid it on the line for his players ahead of tomorrow’s Guinness PRO12 clash with the Newport Gwent Dragons at Rodney Parade.

Sat, 05 Dec, 2015

Less Kiss makes seven changes to Ulster team

Ulster’s new director of rugby Less Kiss has named Rory Best and Ruan Pienaar on the bench for tomorrow’s Guinness PRO12 clash away to Newport Gwent Dragons.

Sat, 07 Nov, 2015

Hanrahan full-back against the Dragons

GUINNESS PRO12:

Fri, 21 Nov, 2014

Olding may give Schmidt options

Ulster 23 Newport Gwent Dragons 6

Mon, 03 Nov, 2014

Lam: We must learn from this

Connacht 16 Newport 11

Mon, 08 Sep, 2014

Muldoon leads Connacht charge towards top six

Dragons 8 Connacht 24

Mon, 24 Mar, 2014

In-form Connacht target top six spot

RABO DIRECT PRO12:

Sat, 22 Mar, 2014

Bowe gets into his stride as Ulster cruise

Ulster 38 Newport-Gwent Dragons 8

Sat, 01 Mar, 2014

Festive cheer for Connacht

Connacht 14 Newport Gwent Dragons 11

Mon, 23 Dec, 2013

O’Connell back for Reds as Penney rings the changes

Ireland captain Paul O’Connell makes his return to Munster colours ahead of schedule tonight having been cleared by the IRFU to face Newport Gwent Dragons at Rodney Parade.

Fri, 29 Nov, 2013

Gopperth’s lucky 13 ends Dragons run

Newport Gwent Dragons 19 Leinster 23

Sat, 02 Nov, 2013

Kirchner gets first big Leinster test

Leinster will finally get to road test their expensive new flyer tonight when Zane Kirchner makes his first start for the province before checking out again for duty with South Africa.

Fri, 01 Nov, 2013

Munster find bonus points

RABO DIRECT PRO12:

Mon, 30 Sep, 2013

Penney keeps a cool head

Munster coach Rob Penney has resisted the temptation to field his strongest side in response to last week’s second half meltdown at Treviso for this evening’s Rabo Direct clash with the Newport Gwent Dragons.

Sat, 28 Sep, 2013

Wilson try not enough for Ulster

Dragons 15 Ulster 8

Sat, 07 Sep, 2013

Cronin and Kearney fire

Newport Gwent Dragons 19 Leinster 26

Sat, 02 Mar, 2013

Quintet return to bolster Leinster

RABODIRECT PRO12

Fri, 01 Mar, 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

Connacht lose their way

Newport Gwent Dragons 14 Connacht 3

Sat, 24 Nov, 2012

Warriors waltz past Dragons

Glasgow Warriors 37 Newport Gwent Dragons 6

Sat, 03 Nov, 2012

Time to test game plan

Rob Penney may now have a defeat on his record as Munster head coach, but the New Zealander sends a much-changed team out tonight at Thomond Park (8pm) against Newport Gwent Dragons confident his players are heading in the right direction with a big month coming up in October.

Sat, 22 Sep, 2012