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Dragons tie falls to frozen pitch Newport-Gwent Dragons' Anglo-Welsh Cup tie with Saracens fell victim to the cold snap on Friday night, with officials postponing the game due to a frozen pitch at Rodney Parade http://www.espnscrum.com/anglo-welsh-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/158901.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/anglo-welsh-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/158901.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:26:36 GMT Tomkins makes eye-catching debut Joel Tomkins marked his Saracens first team debut with two tries as a commanding second-half performance secured a 41-14 victory over Worcester, although victory is not likely to rescue the club's Anglo-Welsh Cup campaign http://www.espnscrum.com/anglo-welsh-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/158388.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/anglo-welsh-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/158388.html Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:06:21 GMT Dragons release Bristol-bound Jones The Newport Gwent Dragons have released fly-half Matthew Jones from his contract to enable him to join Championship side Bristol http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2011-12/rugby/story/158268.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2011-12/rugby/story/158268.html Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:31:20 GMT Wales facing double injury worry Wales coach Warren Gatland has been handed an unwanted injury headache prior to the Six Nations, with fly-half Rhys Priestland and flanker Dan Lydiate both waiting for news on knocks sustained in European action http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/157942.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/157942.html Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:56:42 GMT Jenkins to part company with Dragons Newport Gwent Dragons have announced that Mike Jenkins is to step down as chief executive of the region http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2011-12/rugby/story/157518.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2011-12/rugby/story/157518.html Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:06:07 GMT Burns sidelined for Six Nations Wales have received a blow ahead of the 2012 Six Nations with the news that hooker Lloyd Burns will be forced to sit out three months with a neck injury http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/157445.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/157445.html Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:15:45 GMT Scrum-half Davies rejoins Scarlets Former Scarlets scrum-half Liam Davies has journeyed back to the Parc Y Scarlets to provide cover in the half-back position in the wake of Tavis Knoyle's injury http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2011-12/rugby/story/157193.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2011-12/rugby/story/157193.html Sun, 08 Jan 2012 10:11:48 GMT Dragons declare interest in Shingler The Newport Gwent Dragons have admitted that they are keen on bringing Steve Shingler to Rodney Parade with the London Irish fly-half at the centre of an eligibility row http://www.espnscrum.com/wales/rugby/story/157190.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/wales/rugby/story/157190.html Sun, 08 Jan 2012 09:55:49 GMT Dragons stun Ospreys The Dragons upset the high-flying Ospreys with a 21-20 victory in an enthralling RaboDirect PRO12 clash at Rodney Parade http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2011-12/rugby/story/157103.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2011-12/rugby/story/157103.html Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:52:12 GMT Leinster out to continue winning run Leinster will go in search of a tenth successive win in the RaboDirect Pro12 when they face the Cardiff Blues on Saturday http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2011-12/rugby/story/157006.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2011-12/rugby/story/157006.html Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:04:30 GMT Scarlets scrape past Dragons The Scarlets capped an excellent festive period with a narrow 10-6 victory over the Dragons at Rodney Parade on Friday night http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2011-12/rugby/story/156805.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2011-12/rugby/story/156805.html Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:49:20 GMT Munster and Ospreys out to increase pressure Munster and the Ospreys will look to keep pace with leaders Leinster at the top of the RaboDirect PRO12 table in another round of derbies this New Year weekend http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2011-12/rugby/story/156736.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2011-12/rugby/story/156736.html Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:00:31 GMT Blues cruise past Dragons Gavin Henson enjoyed a winning debut as Cardiff Blues eased to a 28-9 victory over Newport Gwent Dragons in their RaboDirect Pro12 derby clash in the Welsh capital on Friday night http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2011-12/rugby/story/156524.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2011-12/rugby/story/156524.html Fri, 23 Dec 2011 22:56:55 GMT Welsh rugby to undergo financial review Professional rugby in Wales is to undergo a financial review by the Welsh Rugby Union and four regions http://www.espnscrum.com/wales/rugby/story/156487.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/wales/rugby/story/156487.html Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:37:06 GMT Leinster out to continue surge Following a mixed bag in Europe, the RaboDirect PRO12's big guns are out to secure some festive cheer in the coming days in their traditional Christmas derby fixtures http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2011-12/rugby/story/156319.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2011-12/rugby/story/156319.html Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:48:28 GMT Regions out to combat player drain Welsh regional rugby chiefs are confident that the new salary cap will eventually help them combat the loss of top talent to their European rivals http://www.espnscrum.com/wales/rugby/story/156379.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/wales/rugby/story/156379.html Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:08:52 GMT Welsh regions adopt salary cap Wales' four professional regions have opted to introduce a salary cap for the first time in order to ensure the further development of young talent and greater financial sustainability http://www.espnscrum.com/wales/rugby/story/156358.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/wales/rugby/story/156358.html Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:39:14 GMT Charteris: Overseas lure proved too much Wales international <A href="http://www.espnscrum.com/wales/rugby/player/14624.html">Luke Charteris</a> admits that the chance to experience rugby in a different country proved to be too much of a draw as he prepares to leave the Dragons at the end of the http://www.espnscrum.com/wales/rugby/story/156214.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/wales/rugby/story/156214.html Sat, 17 Dec 2011 10:06:14 GMT Hazell calls on WRU to prevent player exodus Newport Gwent Dragons chairman Martyn Hazell has called on the Welsh Rugby Union to help the regions financially amid fears of a mass exodus of Wales' leading players http://www.espnscrum.com/wales/rugby/story/156157.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/wales/rugby/story/156157.html Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:52:30 GMT Tovey saves Dragons Replacement fly-half Jason Tovey scored a touchline penalty in injury-time to rescue a 14-14 draw for Newport Gwent Dragons against Glasgow Warriors at Rodney Parade http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2011-12/rugby/story/155569.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2011-12/rugby/story/155569.html Sun, 04 Dec 2011 18:56:45 GMT