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	Roksport.com - UK Rugby Specialists - Gwent Dragons Rugby Shirt (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		The Dragons have landed a new main sponsor in the guise of Flogas who become the main jersey sponsor and the Region have also been boosted by the news that Gerry Jones will become a shirt sponsor for the 2005/06 season.
		The Dragons will continue to embrace the whole of the Region and to demonstrate this commitment had adopted the slogan for the season, ‘Men of Gwent’ and will be sporting it on their playing jersey.
		Newport Gwent Dragons are one of four professional rugby regions in Wales playing in the Celtic League and the Heineken Cup competitions.
	www.roksport.com /acatalog/Gwent_Dragons.html (199 words)

	Newport Gwent Dragons - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Newport Gwent Dragons (Welsh: Dreigiau Gwent Casnewydd) are a Rugby Union team from Wales.
		Newport Gwent Dragons officially represent southeast Wales, and play all of their matches at Rodney Parade, situated in the city of Newport, although friendly (pre-season) games have been played at a number of other grounds around a region that includes well-known club sides such as Pontypool RFC, Newbridge RFC and Abertillery RFC.
		Largely drawn from the Newport RFC and Ebbw Vale RFC sides of the preceding year, Newport Gwent Dragons were considered one of the weaker regions in the Welsh game, although their coach Mike Ruddock was considered one of the best.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Newport_Gwent_Dragons (755 words)

	BBC SPORT \| Rugby Union \| My Club \| NG Dragons \| Season preview: Newport Gwent Dragons
		The ground and training facilities at the Dragons are in desperate need of modernisation, while former Wales outside-half Turner's recruitment policy has been as uninspiring as his budget.
		Dragons and Wales fans will hope that a summer break will see the former national captain come back to the sort of world-class form he showed at the start of the 2004/5 season.
		The Dragons will fancy their chances of advancing and look the clear favourites of any of the Welsh regions to make the knock-out stages of European competition, a prospect that would bring widespread interest and sell-out crowds.
	news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/rugby_union/my_club/ng_dragons/5291364.stm (612 words)

	Newport Gwent Dragons
		The Dragons claimed the scalps of Ulster and Stade Francais in the Heineken Cup before losing their Home record to Leicester Tigers, which also ended their chances of qualification from the pool stages of the competition.
		The Dragons were still in with a shot but needed to beat Leinster and claim a bonus point in the process, while hoping Ulster would emerge victorious from their visit to Stradey Park, but without any bonus points.
		The Dragons underwent many changes during the close season with the departure of Mike Ruddock and Clive Griffiths to the national scene the hunt for a new Dragons coach began.
	www.pure-rugby.com /Newport-Gwent-Dragons.html (1874 words)

	RTÉ.ie Sport - Connacht find their form against Dragons
		Newport-Gwent Dragons were beaten away from home for the first time in the Magners League as Connacht stopped the rot at the Sportsground with a 16-9 victory.
		The Dragons, who open their Challenge Cup campaign at home to Bayonne next weekend, fought to the finish with a wind-assisted Ceri Sweeney banging over three second-half penalties but Connacht held firm for some much-needed points.
		The Dragons, who have now lost on their last nine visits to Ireland since October 2004, drew breath and, in rekindling the form that saw them win in Glasgow and at the Reivers recently, they were held up over the hosts' line three times in the opening half.
	www.rte.ie /sport/2006/1013/connacht.html (403 words)

	sport.iafrica.com \| today's news Stormers slay Dragons in Dubai
		For 40 minutes the Dragons, despite missing eight of their international stars and fielding a number of young stars, kept the Stormers at bay.
		The Dragons made all the early play and in the first 10 minutes enjoyed most of the possession (as much as 62 percent) and territory.
		As with their other two second half tries the score came from a Dragons mistake — a ball going astray in the tackle and Du Toit grabbing it to sprint 40m downfield, with his Springbok team-mate Montgomery (in the colours of the Dragons) in pursuit.
	sport.iafrica.com /news/411005.htm (1137 words)

	European Rugby Cup : Gwent Dragons Want To Ignite The Passion
		Gwent Dragons have begun to establish links with the 44 District A clubs where it was agreed that everyone should work together to advance the quality of rugby at all levels within the District.
		As a group of players we are excited at the challenge of both regional rugby and to establish Gwent as a dominant figure within Welsh and European Rugby.
		Those involved with the Gwent Dragons have begun to embrace the concept of regionalism and whilst the team has been training for work on the field there has also been lots of work behind scenes.
	www.ercrugby.com /eng/5018_2907.php (882 words)

	Observer \| Cooper is the Dragons' joy
		In the Heineken Cup the Newport Gwent Dragons had been the solitary Welsh side with a victory to their name, and even for them a win was essential if they were to have a realistic chance of progressing to the quarter-finals.
		It was a sterling team effort from the Dragons, but two of their men stood out, Gareth Cooper in the first half, Nathan Brew in the second.
		The Dragons had some breathing space but it was squandered by the intemperance of replacement hooker, Steve Jones.
	observer.guardian.co.uk /print/0,3858,5078658-102283,00.html (775 words)

	IT3 Case Study: Newport Gwent Dragons
		Based in Newport, South Wales the Newport Gwent Dragons (NGD) are one of the four professional regional sides in Wales, playing in the Celtic League and the Heineken Cup competitions.
		The Newport Gwent Dragons wanted the ability to update the various sections of their website including fixtures list, results, team players and news stories etc. They also needed the ability to sell tickets online for specified games, be able to show forthcoming match games and past matches with results where applicable.
		The website was designed to be the leading source of information for The Dragons fans and shareholders and to cater for all the requirements in the NGD brief.
	www.it3.com /Clients/NewportGwentDragons.asp (367 words)

	Welsh Rugby Union : Cardiff Blues 18 Newport Gwent Dragons 8
		The Dragons had the wind at their backs in the first half and kept the ball in the pack with some impressive driving mauls.
		Smith went from hero to zero when his mistake allowed Ceri Sweeney to narrow the margin with a penalty goal from in front, but the Blues finished the half on attack and took a 10-8 lead into the changing rooms.
		In the second half, it was the Dragons' turn to play into a biting wind and the Blues could smell a much-needed victory.
	www.wru.co.uk /71_4975.php (402 words)

	Irish Rugby / News Articles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		According to the newspaper, Russell admits his notion that Gwent fans as a whole would get behind the new venture was ill-conceived.
		"Furthermore, an analysis of the sales to date of Gwent Dragons season tickets shows that only a small percentage of the sales have been made to rugby followers who were not season ticket holders of Newport RFC last season.
		But Brown resigned from the Gwent board on August 5 having earlier vowed not to fund the new side and Russell has now joined him on the sidelines.
	www.irishrugby.ie /newspage/40037.html (455 words)

	Galway Advertiser \| galwayadvertiser.ie \| galwayadvertiser.com
		Gwent Dragons, an amalgamation of Newport and Ebbw Vale and coached by Mike Ruddock, have not lost a Celtic League game yet this year in Rodney Parade.
		Gwent Dragons, a new regional outfit, are already in financial trouble with plans to release some of their players and trim their wage bill!
		The board room difficulties of Gwent Dragons, another hat trick of tries from Darren Yapp and a repeat of that memorable performance in Rodney Parade in September 2001 would ensure the desired outcome!
	www.galwayadvertiser.ie /dws/story.tpl?inc=2003/11/20/sport/39581.html (427 words)

	Wales head to Argentina without Dragons
		Wales centre Hal Luscombe (R) is tackled by France centre Damien Traille (C) during the Six Nations rugby union match Wales vs. France at Millemnium stadium in Cardiff, in March 2006.
		Dragons were forced into the European qualifer after finishing as the lowest-placed Welsh side in the Celtic League.
		Despite their delayed arrival, the five Dragons players will be in contention for for the first Test in Patagonia on June 11, head coach Gareth Jenkins confirmed.
	www.turkishpress.com /news.asp?id=126162 (385 words)

	Welcome to the Official Site of The Newport Gwent Dragons
		The Dragons U16's are in action tonight (Wednesday) when they take on the Ospreys U16's at Ebbw Vale RFC, kick off 7.15pm.
		Newport Gwent Dragons kept their Challenge Cup hopes firmly alive with a bonus point win over Bucuresti on Friday night.
		Mike Sage and Phil James at the Newport Gwent Dragons community department are holding a collection of rugby kit at the Dragons home game on Friday in aid of the IRB SOS Kit Aid Appeal.
	www.newportgwentdragons.com /home.aspx (174 words)

	Welsh Rugby Union : Leicester Tigers v Newport Gwent Dragons preview (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Newport-Gwent Dragons hope to repeat last season's victory over Leicester Tigers when they face each other in the EDF energy Cup this weekend...
		Newport Gwent Dragons are in 6th position in the Magners League having beaten Border Reivers 20-8 at Netherdale on Friday evening.
		The two teams have met on three previous occasions with Leicester winning home and away in the European Cup in season 2003/04, but the Dragons claiming a notable victory 24-15 at Rodney Parade in the Anglo-Welsh cup on 30 September 2005.
	www.wru.co.uk /2_8868.php (201 words)

	Newcastle Falcons : Newport Gwent Dragons 6 Newcastle Falcons 10
		The visitors emerged for the second half in their blue kit having worn white in the first half, but with the first set of shirts heavy and sodden with all the water from the first half downpour, the spare kit was brought into use.
		A huge Garryowen from Walder caused a spill in the Dragons 22, and from the resulting attack Burke chipped and chased into the left corner, only to be beaten to the bouncing ball by a Newport shirt.
		Dragons centre Percy Montgomery then fell just short with a long range penalty as the ping-pong game of punting continued.
	www.newcastle-falcons.co.uk /35_749.php (773 words)

	sport.iafrica.com \| today's news Monty dashes back for Dragons
		Springbok fullback Percy Montgomery will be released from the Boks' training camp in Johannesburg later this week to play for Newport Gwent Dragons in their Heineken Cup Pool five match against Edinburgh on Sunday.
		The decision to release Montgomery from international duty comes after the Dragons had earlier agreed to release the Bok number 15 for the June internationals against Ireland and Wales.
		After the Dragons' 10-6 defeat at the hands of Newcastle at the weekend, in the opening round of the Heineken Cup, Brown wanted his star fullback back for the important trip to Edinburgh.
	sport.iafrica.com /news/385340.htm (356 words)

	Stormers slay Dragons in Dubai warm-up - Super12 - RugbyHeaven (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		The Dragons started without several regulars (as many as nine of the players who played in their last big game were missing), so the Stormers had no excuse for the fact that their opponents looked by far the more cohesive unit initially.
		But it is a very early stage of the season and it is understandable that the Stormers, who fielded a vastly changed side to the one that opened against Boland in Wellington last week, should show signs of rust.
		Their problems started at the kick-offs and restarts, where they do appear to miss Selborne Boome, and while Gerrie Britz took good balls in the lineouts and generally stamped his presence on proceedings, the pack as a whole failed to present the backs with anything other than scrappy possession before halftime.
	www.rugbyheaven.smh.com.au /articles/2005/02/06/1107625058842.html (398 words)

	Ananova - Sport - Newport Gwent Dragons
		Gwent Dragons grabbed three first-quarter tries to put them on course for a quartet of wins over Irish provinces in 2004 with a 32-14 success over Connacht.
		Wales lock forward Michael Owen makes his first start for seven weeks as Newport Gwent Dragons bid to step up their challenge for the Celtic League title against neighbours Cardiff Blues.
		A last-ditch conversion by Percy Montgomery gave Gwent Dragons a controversial 20-18 victory in a hard and often brutal Celtic League game against Celtic Warriors.
	www.ananova.com /sport/?keywords=Newport+Gwent+Dragons&nav_src=more_on (234 words)

	The Scotsman - Sport - Gwent Dragons put fire back in Skinstad's belly
		GWENT Dragons yesterday announced the signing of former Springboks skipper Bobby Skinstad.
		The 27-year-old was paraded at a Dragons press conference in Newport yesterday, and will be eligible to play in the Heineken Cup knockout stages if his new team qualify from a tough pool that includes Leicester, Stade Francais and Ulster.
		Skinstad is likely to make his debut in the Dragons’ home Celtic League clash against Leinster on 6 February.
	thescotsman.scotsman.com /sport.cfm?id=88582004 (452 words)

	Glasgow Warriors \| Ben Daly signs for Newport Gwent Dragons
		Former Glasgow hooker, Ben Daly has signed a contract to join the Dragons next season.
		From there, he joined Italian side, Viadana, but is now set to return to the UK, to join another ex-Glasgow player Andy Hall.
		Meanwhile, Leigh Hinton, who was said to be joining Glasgow Warriors last season, but then went to Newport, has been transfer-listed by the Dragons after an injury-plagued season with the Welsh side.
	www.glasgowwarriors.com /articles/news/003585.php (123 words)

	The Scotsman - Sport - Anderson is given the axe by Gwent Dragons
		CHRIS Anderson, coach of Newport-Gwent Dragons, is set to leave the Welsh regional outfit after being told that his services are not required next season.
		The Dragons’ board of directors has decided not to take up the option of a second season on Anderson’s two-year contract.
		That will come as no surprise to Dragons’ supporters, given the team’s recent poor run of form which has realised eight defeats from their last 12 starts.
	thescotsman.scotsman.com /sport.cfm?id=188892005 (295 words)

	Ulster Rugby : Celtic League: Gwent Dragons 27 - 19 Ulster
		Despite leading 16 - 9 at half-time, a second half which saw the Dragons score two tries, a conversion and two penalties, sees Alan Solomons' side on the wrong end of a 27 - 19 scoreline at Rodney Parade.
		Ulster prop Robbie Kempson was binned early in the game for punching the Dragons' No. 8 Shawn Van Rensberg and Percy Montgomery duly slotted over the penalty to open the scoring on 8 minutes.
		Humphreys missed a crucial penalty on 76 minutes and any Ulster hopes of salvaging the win, or a bonus point for losing by less than 7 points, were dashed when Dragons' Michael Owen crossed the line from a quick penalty leaving Montgomery with an easy conversion for the maximum seven points.
	www.ulsterrugby.com /11_1314.php (403 words)

	Rugby news,fun and features from Rugby365.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Russell said in a statement after his resignation: "Almost from the outset, Tony Brown, together with certain other directors of Newport RFC Limited, have opposed any of the progress required for the success of Gwent Rugby Limited in protest against the name Gwent and, later, Gwent Dragons.
		"My initial belief that the sporting public of Gwent would welcome, and support, the notion of a top-class rugby side representing the whole region of Gwent and playing out of Rodney Parade [Newport's home ground] was ill-conceived.
		The newly-named Newport and Gwent Dragons team kick-off their Celtic League campaign live on Welsh national TV on September 6 when they travel to the Llanelli Scarlets, and this Friday face a friendly match against Zurich Premiership club Leeds Tykes in Pontypool.
	www.rugby365.com /LATEST_NEWS/story_30117.shtml (423 words)

	Rugby World Magazine Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Now the Gwent Dragons, the newly-named regional side, are not interested in keeping Tonu'u on board.
		The 33-year-old - who has been plying his trade with Newport for the past two seasons - did not arrive for club training on July 1 because of a family illness in New Zealand, with newspaper reports in Wales suggesting that he was 'AWOL'.
		Without Tonu'u, Gwent have just two scrum-halves in their squad in Brian Shelbourne and Rhodri Jones, so a new signing to replace the influential Tonu'u could be in the pipeline given the huge workload ahead of the team in the forthcoming Celtic League and Heineken Cup tournaments.
	www.rugbyworld.com /News/story_29153.shtml (353 words)

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