Welcome your latest new Dragon! We are pleased to announce that Wales international Shane Lewis-Hughes will join the Men of Gwent ahead of the 2024/25 season.
Versatile back row forward Lewis-Hughes – who can also operate at lock – makes the move to join Dai Flanagan’s men from Cardiff Rugby.
The 26-year-old from Pontypridd has played 68 games for Cardiff, scoring three tries, having come through the club’s Academy system.
Combative flanker Lewis-Hughes – who is 6ft 4in and 114kgs – was called up by Wales in 2020 and has won three international caps.
Lewis-Hughes joins back row Solomone Funaki, centre Harry Wilson and lock Steve Cummins in becoming confirmed new Dragons ahead of next season.
Head Coach Dai Flanagan said: “Shane is a really physical player, and he gives us a big option at blindside and can also play lock.
“He’s a very driven and ambitious player who wants to be the very best at everything he does.
“Shane is extremely competitive and will therefore drive standards in the squad and push others around him to produce their very best form.”
Lewis-Hughes said: “I’m so grateful for the Dragons in giving me this opportunity. It’s been a really tough few years with injuries, which has stopped me reaching the levels I know I am capable of.
“Dragons have put faith in me to add value to the club and I can’t wait to get started.
“My desire is to be the best rugby player I can possible be and there is so much potential at my new club. I’m looking forward to adding as much as I can.
“I know there is a huge amount of talent in the back row at Dragons, so I can’t to challenge myself in that environment.”
My desire is to be the best rugby player I can possible be and there is so much potential at my new club. I’m looking forward to adding as much as I can...
