Dragons take on Enisei-STM in the last pool game of European Challenge Cup tonight at Rodney Parade (kick-off 8pm) – can we make the quarter-finals of the competition?
Dean Ryan’s men claimed a 49-22 win when the teams met in November and know a bonus point win on home soil could secure a place in the last eight.
It’s all set to be a tense night as we go for the win and also keep an eye on events at Sixways between Worcester and Castres to see if we secure knockout rugby.
Did you know?
- Enisei beat Dragons when they first met in the Challenge Cup in 2016/17, since then the Welsh region have claimed victory in each of their four clashes.
- Dragons have won 14 of their last 17 home games in the Challenge Cup whilst Enisei are still searching for their first away win in the competition (L14).
- Enisei have the lowest tackle success rate (78%) this season and have also conceded the most penalties (66) and yellow cards (7).
- Dragons have made just 19 offloads, fewer than any other side, and Sam Davies (4) has accounted for more than 20% of them.
- Enisei duo Evgeny Elgin and Mikheil Gachechiladze are two of just three players to have played all 400 minutes to date.
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 Caldicott RFC, Eveswell School, Whiteheads RFC, Usk RFC, Monmouth RFC and Rogerstone Scouts 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 Alzheimers Research UK. Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity, dedicated to causes, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Please give generously.
OPENING TIMES GATES & BARS
Public gates open at 6.30pm for the match, with Rodney's Bar open from 6pm and the Premier Bar accessible from opening. Arriving early? Join us in the fanzone marquee from 5.30pm. Ground bars open from 7pm
PRE-MATCH INCLUSIVE MATCH
We are delighted to host our Phoenix Homeless Rugby team and Dragons ALLSTARS teams to the match this evening having played in a pre-match touch festival under our #JerseyForAll inclusive provision. They will be playing on the training field from 6.30pm.
POST-MATCH ENTERTAINMENT
Following the game, six-piece covers band, Retrospect, will be performing in the marquee. Formed in Newport in 2007, Retrospect has played countless gigs ranging in size from the small Working Men's Clubs of our early days to, more recently, two Castles and a Palace!
MATCH PARTNER
A warm welcome to everyone for the game, and we'd also like to specially thank match partner Niche IFA. Thank you for your support.
CLUB SHOP
The club shop has a wide range of replica, leisurewear and new items in store. Pop in and get kitted out for the European clash!
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
