Guinness PRO12: Rounds 1-13 Fixtures announced

Newport Gwent Dragons will open their Guinness PRO12 campaign against Connacht Rugby at the Sportsground, Saturday 6th September KO 17:00.

Katie Vizard | 11/08/2014

After an opening round away from home, Rodney Parade will see its first Welsh derby of the season as the Men of Gwent take on the Ospreys on Friday 12^th September, KO 19:35.

The following week sees Glasgow Warriors travel to Rodney Parade on Saturday 20^th September, KO 14:40. The Welsh Region will be looking for the win over the Scottish outfit similarly to last season when they narrowly beat them 24-23.

Next up is a match against Benetton Treviso, which is also being played at Rodney Parade, this will be played on Sunday 28^th September, KO 16:00.

The Dragons next three games of the season are all away games as they take on Scarlets (Sunday 5^th Oct, KO 16:00), Edinburgh (Saturday 11^th October, KO 14:40) and Ulster Rugby (date TBC)*.

The Welsh Region will then play host to Munster in Round 8, with the date and time still to be arranged. The Dragons are then due to take a trip to Scotstoun Stadium (Sunday 30^th November KO 16:00) to take on Glasgow Warriors before travelling back to Wales to rest until their game against Zebre (Sunday 21^st December, KO 16:00).

As usual over the Christmas period Newport Gwent Dragons will play back-to-back fixtures against their closest rivals and neighbours Cardiff Blues. The first game will be played at BT Sport Cardiff Arms Park (Friday 26^th December, KO 14:05) then they will return to Rodney Parade in Round 12 to play on Thursday 1^st January, KO 14:05.

The last fixture that has been confirmed in the Guinness PRO12 is Round 13 where the Dragons will take on the Ospreys on their home turf of the Liberty Stadium (Sunday 11^th January, KO 16:00).

The only way to guarantee your place at every home game of the season is by purchasing a 2014/15 Season Ticket. They are still on sale from as little as £140 for adults and just £14 for children. Call the Rodney Parade Ticket office on 01633 670690 for more information.

*Regional Rugby Wales is still awaiting feedback from the WRU regarding the fixture clash between RD7 of the PRO12 and RD1 of the LV= Cup. The Regions will update supporters and commercial partners at the earliest opportunity.