Dragons RFC continue the BKT United Rugby Championship season with a home clash against Benetton Rugby at Rodney Parade on Saturday evening (kick-off 7.35pm). Here is all you need to know about this weekend's huge clash in Newport...
Supporter Information
Ticketing Information
Seasons Memberships as well as tickets for ALL our BKT United Rugby Championship fixtures and EPCR Challenge Cup home games can be purchased by visiting the Ticket Office from 12noon on match day.
Family Activities
From 4pm the marquee bar will open, with the Enterprise Under-7/8s pre-match festival – featuring Abergavenny, Machen, and Pontypool United kicking off at 4.45pm. We will also show the Edinburgh versus Cardiff Rugby fixture on the TVs n then marquee and Rodney’s from 5.15pm. In addition to the various match day activations in the marquee, a selection of senior players - including Jordan Williams and Nick Thomas - will be on hand from 6.30pm in the marquee for a Q&A session for autographs and photos.
Dragons Choir
We are delighted to welcome back the Dragons Choir for match day. They will be performing at half-time!
Retail Promotions
The Dragons RFC new away kit, plus home kit and training range for the 2024/25 season, will be available to purchase in the Stadium Store from 10am.
Match Day Programme
Download your FREE copy by clicking HERE
Cashless Stadium
The stadium opens at 1pm! Please note that all Bars inside Rodney Parade are completely Cashless. However, the Stadium Bars will accept all major Debit and Credit Cards.
Stadium Smoking Policy
Rodney Parade is a smoke-free stadium and smoking, or the use of electronic cigarettes is not permitted within the stands. Supporters may smoke and use electronic cigarettes within the designated smoking area – your nearest steward will be able to point you to the nearest smoking area. Supporters are not able to exit and re-enter the stadium for any reasons.
Have any Questions?
If you have any queries regarding your Match Day at Rodney Parade or if there is anything we can assist with, please feel free to contact us at info@dragonsrfc.wales. Alternatively, please keep an eye out for our “Here to Help” Team on Match Day, who can assist with any queries on Match Day.
Travel Information
Travelling by Car
From the West:
- Take Junction 26 from the M4
- Take 3rd Exit off Roundabout onto Malpas Road
- Take 2nd Exit off Roundabout
- At Next Roundabout take 1st Exit across River Usk
- At Next Traffic Lights bear Right onto Chepstow Road
- Take 1st Right onto Cedar Road Take 1st Right onto Corporation Road
- Take 1st Left onto Grafton Road
- Rodney Parade is on your Left.
From the East:
- Take Junction 25a from the M4
- Take 1st Exit off Roundabout onto Heidenheim Way
- Take 1st Exit off Flyover Take 2nd Exit off Roundabout
- At Next Roundabout take 1st Exit across River Usk
- At Next Traffic Lights bear Right onto Chepstow Road
- Take 1st Right onto Cedar Road
- Take 1st Right onto Corporation Road
- Take 1st Left onto Grafton Road
- Rodney Parade is on your Left.
Car Parking
Please note that unfortunately there is no Car Parking availability at Rodney Parade.
There are several public car parks in the City Centre within a short walking distance of Rodney Parade.
- Kingsway (Multistorey) Open until midnight, NP20 1EX
- Friars Walk Car Park, open 24 hours NP20 1EA
- Riverfront - NP20 1HG
- Emlyn Street - NP20 1ES
- Clarence Car park (multi storey)
Travelling by Bus
Season Members are reminded they qualify for FREE travel with two of our partners on match days. Travel with Newport Transport on match days – just show your membership card. For more information on Newport Bus visit https://www.newportbus.co.uk/
Fans can also travel with Stagecoach South Wales! Fans looking to get to Rodney Parade can catch either services 23, 50, 56, 151, X15, or X24. Season Members must show their card to the driver to get free travel on match day. For more information on Stagecoach South Wales visit http://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-wales
Travelling by Train
Newport Train Station is an approximate 10–15-minute walk to Rodney Parade. For Train timetables or any details regarding Transport for Wales please visit the Homepage | TfW. In addition, Transport for Wales have recently launched a new facility to monitor train capacities. This function can be found on the TFW Capacity Checker | TfW.
Tickets for all BKT URC and EPCR Challenge Cup home games on sale NOW – click HERE to buy online or call the Ticket Office team on 01633 670 690 during office hours.
