Dragons roar silences Leinster Lions

Gwent Dragons 35 Leinster 14

A young Leinster learned some tough lessons as they went down 35-14 to a Percy Montgomery's inspired Gwent Dragons at Rodney Parade in the Celtic League tonight.

The Dragons raced into the lead with a blistering start.

South African Percy Montgomery went over for the first try for the Dragons, which he converted himself.

Gavin Tuipuluto managed to get over for a second try for the Dragons, which again was converted by Montgomery.

Brian O'Meara's penalty has given Leinster their first points of the evening.

Two more late penalties by O'Meara, coupled with a yellow card for Van Rensberg, kept Leinster in the game at half-time, going in 21-9 down.

Early in the second half Gwent put the game behind them Sean Van Rensberg got in first before Adam Black got the fourth try to ensure a bonus point would also go to Gwent.

Montgomery, whose kicking was excellent throughout, converted the try.

Christian Warner did manage to hold off the Dragons tackles to get a try for Leinster but it would be their last score.

Replacement Bobby Skinstad made completely sure for Gwent, with the try again converted by Montgomery.