Dragons are looking to back up their win away to Zebre with a Guiness PRO14 home win at the first time of asking to kick off start their season as they take on Connacht tonight (kick-off 7.35pm).
GUARD OF HONOUR (supported by Wilko: The home of family value)
This evening the youngsters performing the Guard of Honour come from a number of our regional club Under-8s teams. We offer a very warm welcome to all the players, coaches and parents from: Nelson, Risca, Senghenydd, Ebbw Vale, Usk and Newbridge. We offer a very warm welcome to all the players, coaches and parents. We hope you all enjoy your Rodney Parade experience. Give them a big cheer as they enter the field of play to welcome the Dragons onto the pitch. These teams will also take part in the annual Tata Steel under 8 TAG festival
CHARITY COLLECTION
Ffion’s Gift Today’s match day collection is for Ffion’s Gift supporting Baby loss awareness week. For more information visit www.ffionsgift.com - many thanks for your support.
BARS
Public Bars inside the ground open at 6.05pm with the fanzone marquee open from 5.30pm.
CASHLESS STADIUM
Supporters are advised 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 starting from today’s double-header with Scarlets, bars within the stadium will no longer accept cash. The venue has operated cashless payment since the start of the season for away football supporters travelling to Rodney Parade and this is now being rolled out across the stadium. 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.
FREE BEER IN THE MARQUEE TONIGHT
Supporters can enjoy rock and pop covers from the Beatles to the Killers and beyond tonight as Free Beer - South Wales premier party band – play in the marquee before and after the game! From birthdays, to weddings, to corporate events - no party is complete without Free Beer! Pop and along and dance the night away!