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Leinster 50 Dragons 15 Seán McMahon reporting from the RDS. Leinster continued their dominance in Conference A of the Guinness PRO14 as they produced a ruthless eight-try bonus-point victory at the RDS in difficult conditions. There were first PRO14 starts for Harry Byrne and Ryan Baird as the duo produced excellent performances which will just add to the selection headache …

Ulster are up to third in Conference B of the Guinness PRO14 thanks to a 15-28 victory against the Dragons at Rodney Parade.  Despite receiving three yellow cards throughout the game, Ulster were a class above their opponents and eased to four-try victory. Josh Lewis opened the scoring for the home side in what were tough conditions with a penalty …

Bernard Jackman put it simply when asked why he was removed from the position of head coach of the Dragons.  “I didn’t win enough games is the honest answer,” Jackman told RTÉ 2FM’s Game On. Jackman was in his second season in charge of the Welsh club. Results were poor during Jackaman’s tenure but it was accepted that his first season …

The Dragons have parted ways with head coach Bernard Jackman according to multiple reports this morning.  Jackman took over from Kingsley Jones ahead of the 2017/2018 season and he suffered a disappointing first season in charge which yielded just two victories in the Guinness PRO14. Although the first season was one to forget, progress was expected in Jackman’s second season in …

Bernard Jackman has been given a four-week stadium ban, with the final two weeks suspended until the end of the season, due to the comments the former Ireland hooker made in the aftermath of the Dragons’ loss to the Cardiff Blues in October.  The Dragons lost to the Cardiff Blues 15-23 at Rodney Parade and a week later, Jackman made …

Ross Moriarty believes that Johnny Sexton gets special treatment from referees as a result of his status.  Moriarty faced off against Sexton for the Dragons when they travelled to the RDS to take on Leinster a few weeks ago, a game which they suffered a heavy defeat. Moriarty received a yellow card in that game for an off-the-ball challenge on …

Seven tries, 52 points, a bonus-point win and no major injury worries – not a bad night’s work for Leo Cullen and his management team.  Cullen cut a relaxed figure as he spoke to the media after Leinster’s comprehensive win at the RDS and why wouldn’t he be? He has just overseen his side put the Dragons to the sword …

As first seasons go, they don’t get much tougher than Bernard Jackman’s opening campaign as head coach of the Dragons.  When Jackman took over at the Welsh region ahead of the 2017/18 campaign, his mission was a clear one; to make the Dragons the top club in Wales and remove their long-lasting tag as the country’s whipping boys. Everything needed …

We choose the Wales XV we would like Warren Gatland to deploy against South Africa in June.

Taulupe Faletau has one year left remaining on his current deal with Bath which will see him play at the Rec until the end of the 2018/2019 season.  His future after that remains unclear with there being no indication up until this point as to whether the British and Irish Lion will remain with the Aviva Premiership side. With many …

Warren Gatland has been dealt another injury blow with the news that Dan Lydiate will be out for the rest of the season.

We pick the team we think Warren Gatland should choose for Wales' opening Six Nations clash against Scotland next month.

Gavin Henson is currently enjoying a new lease of life under Bernard Jackman at the Dragons since he signed a two-year contract which began at the beginning of this season.  The Irish head coach sees Henson as an important cog in the Dragons machine which has seen them play a very expansive and exciting brand of rugby this season. Although …

A day doesn’t seem to go by without there being some positive news relating to Welsh PRO14 outfit The Dragons.  Bernard Jackman’s side are coming off the back of a spirited draw at home to Ulster, a game which they really should have won. While off the pitch, they have confirmed the signing of Ross Moriarty for next season. It …

When the Welsh Rugby Union outlined their plans to the change the current rules surrounding Welsh foreign-based players representing the national side, many predicted that it would lead to the retainment of Welsh talent in the country and also to the return of some of their top players who ply their trade abroad.  That certainly seems to be the case …

There is no doubt that Joe Schmidt is one of the finest head coaches in World Rugby, you only have to listen to the people who have played under him to realise the extent at which his philosophy and coaching nuance has positively impacted players. From Clermont Auvergne to Leinster and to Ireland – the 52-year-old has had huge success …

Former Wales and Ospreys legend Shane Williams picks his strongest Wales back-three.

Cardiff Blues have expressed their interest in signing returning star George North.