Dragons face Ulster tonight, (Friday 1st December) at Rodney Parade, KO 19:35.
TEAM NEWS
Dragons’ Head Coach Bernard Jackman has named his side for Friday night’s Guinness PRO14 clash against Ulster with three changes made to the team that were defeated by Leinster last weekend, including the addition of Dan Babos, our 17 year old scrum half.
Dragons Team
15 Angus O’Brien, 14 Ashton Hewitt, 13 Adam Warren, 12 Jack Dixon 11 Jared Rosser 10 Gavin Henson 9 Dan Babos; 1 Brok Harris, 2 Liam Belcher, 3 Lloyd Fairbrother, 4 Joe Davies, 5 Matthew Screech, 6 Aaron Wainwright, 7 Ollie Griffiths ©, 8 James Benjamin.
Replacements; Ellis Shipp, Sam Hobbs, Gerard Ellis, Rynard Landman, Ben Roach, Charlie Davies, Arwel Robson, Pat Howard
TICKETS
All Dragons Seasonal Members are able to use their membership cards for this match and for those fans who don’t have a membership, match-day tickets are available to buy directly from the Rodney Parade Ticket Office in person or by calling 01633 674990.
NEW FANZONE BAR
In partnership with Coors and Guinness there’s a new fanzone bar open for tonight’s PRO14 clash. The bar is located at the end of the Hazel concourse, ideally suited for supporters in Blocks D & E as well as the South Terrace
TOP TIPS FOR ENJOYING THE GAME
1. Arrive Early: Come and enjoy the atmosphere at Rodney Parade and avoid the rush, with our We Fight Any Claim marquee open from 5pm and gates open an hour and half before kick off. Pre-match you can:
- Collect autographs with TEN Dragons players in the marquee from just after 6pm,
- Order your drinks for kids and adults,
- Enjoy plenty of activities including free face painting Join in the Q&A with a Dragons first team player hosted by the official Dragons Supporters Club at 6.45pm,
- Warm up for the match by dancing along with our resident DJ from Sound 2 Light Roadshow
2. Cash is King: Payments at food and drink units and any ticket upgrades you may need to purchase are cash only. The nearest cash points are on Clarence Place and Corporation Road should you require one.
3. Don't forget your tickets. No duplicate tickets will be issued
4. Check the ground regulations: Please refrain from going on the pitch which is strictly off limit. This is to ensure you adhere to the Stadium Ground Regulations.
5. Drink within your limits: There are plenty of bars around the ground so please do not bring alcohol onto the premises as it is prohibited within our Ground Regulations. Remember Rodney Parade is a family venue so please respect your fellow supporters.
6. Enjoy: We want you to have a great night out supporting the Dragons so have a great day and enjoy your visit to Rodney Parade.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITY
The youngsters performing the guard of honour are from four teams as part of the Dragons Community regional club’s engagement programme - Blackwood, New Tredegar, Senghenydd and Rhymney
The Community Department are also welcoming representatives from the Military Preparation College who will perform a demonstration at half time.
FRIARS WALK – MATCHDAY PARTNER
We are delighted to be joined by Wagamama as our Friars Walk Match day partner this evening. Wagamama will be providing a match day prize to a lucky supporter that predicts the Supporters' Club competition - Guess the 1st Try scorer - correctly.
MATCH BALL SPONSOR – Clarity Copiers
We would like to thank our match ball sponsor Clarity Copiers for their support.
RODNEY PARADE TRAVEL
For an update on how to get to Rodney Parade, please click here.
Supporters are urged to respect our local residents when travelling to and from the stadium.
Please remember, if you are attending a match at Rodney Parade and have an issue, please contact your nearest steward. Following a game, you can email any observations, complaints or issues to info@dragonsrugby.wales
Thank you and enjoy the game.
