Dragons let coach go

Newport Gwent Dragons coach Chris Anderson is set to leave the Welsh regional outfit after being told that his services are not required next season.

The Dragons’ board of directors have decided not to take up the option of a second season on Anderson’s two-year contract.

And it will come as no surprise to Dragons supporters given the team’s recent poor form which has realised eight defeats from their last 12 starts.

It is not known whether Anderson, former coach of the Australian national rugby league side, will leave imminently or stay until the current Celtic League campaign ends.

Anderson indicated last month that he wanted to stay with the Dragons for a second year.

“After extensive discussions between the board of directors of Newport Gwent Dragons and Chris Anderson, it has been mutually agreed that the option to extend Chris’ contract for a further year will not be exercised,” said the board in a statement.

Anderson will be at the helm for tonight’s Celtic League clash against Ulster at Rodney Parade, but speculation has started about his possible successor. Former Newport and Wales fly-half Paul Turner has already been linked with the post.