Dragons take on Gallagher Premiership side Worcester Warriors at Rodney Parade Friday evening (kick-off 8pm) as the Men of Gwent aim to return to winning ways in the European Challenge Cup.
Dragons, down to fourteen men for over an hour, picked up a bonus point at Sixways last Saturday in a six point defeat, so will be looking to avenge that result this week.
However, Warriors have started the season in good form and beat Quins and Enisei away last month, only suffering defeat at Castres so far in this year’s competition.
Did you know?
- The Dragons and Worcester have met on three occasions in the Challenge Cup with the home side on the day winning each encounter.
- The Dragons have lost their last five games against Premiership opposition in the Challenge Cup, although their last such win came at home to Worcester in Round 4 in 2016/17
Tickets remain on sale by clicking HERE or from the Ticket Office right until kick-off on the day! Advance discount prices end at midnight tonight.
Here is what is happening on matchday....
GUARD OF HONOUR (supported by Wilko: The home of family value)
We will be welcome youngsters, coaches and parents from Garndiffaith, Abercarn, Whiteheads, Pontypool Utd and Oakdale rugby clubs for our Guard of honour. Give them a big cheer as they enter the field of play to welcome both teams onto the pitch.
CHARITY COLLECTION
The match day collection will be for World’s Big Sleep Out campaign. Last Saturday our homeless rugby team, Dragons Phoenix alongside Dragons staff, slept outside at Rodney Parade as part of the world’s largest display of solidarity with those experiencing homelessness and displacement. Please give generously.
OPENING TIMES GATES & BARS
Pubic gates open at 6.30pm for the Worcester game, with Rodney's bar and the Premier Bar accessible from opening. Arriving early? Join us in the fanzone marquee from 5.30pm and hospitality from 5.45pm. Ground bars open from 7.15pm
PRE MATCH ENTERTAINMENT
Newport City Radio are back for tomorrow night's game in the fanzone marquee with the following running order
6.30pm - Newport City Radio show starts
6.45pm - player Q&A
7pm - Team news
7.05pm - Live music by Rhys Hone
LIVE MUSIC IN FANZONE
Performing after the game in the Fanzone will be CoDA – a three-piece rock covers bad who play tight, loose, hard and soulful songs from T-Rex to Oasis and Stereophonics to Scissor Sisters. Join them for a boogie after the game.
MATCH PARTNERS
A warm welcome to everyone for the game, and we'd also like to specially thank match day guests Harlequin Print. Thank you for your support.
CLUB SHOP
The club shop has a wide range of replica, leisurewear and new items in store. Look out for today’s match day offers.
CASHLESS STADIUM
Supporters are reminded that all Rodney Parade bars will be cashless for the 2019/20 season - with only card or mobile payment now accepted.
Rodney Parade is striving to deliver the best possible fan experience at our iconic home, so bars within the stadium will no longer accept cash.
All major contactless debit and credit cards will be accepted, with chip and pin applying for purchases over £30. Mobile payments, including Apple Pay and Google Pay will also be able to be used and make sure you download the Dragons drinks ordering App to skip the queue when you pre-order.
Tickets remain on sale NOW from the Ticket Office on 01633 674990 at Rodney Parade and online by clicking HERE
Buy today to take advantage of Early Bird discounts that run until midnight tonight (Thursday)
