Dragons RFC continue the BKT United Rugby Championship season with a home clash against Emirates Lions at Rodney Parade on Sunday afternoon (kick-off 2.30pm). Here is all you need to know about this weekend's huge game in Newport...
Supporter Information
Ticketing Information
Seasons Memberships as well as tickets for ALL our BKT United Rugby Championship fixtures can be purchased by visiting the Ticket Office from 10am on match day.
Family Activities
From 12.30pm the marquee bar will open, with the Enterprise Under-7s pre-match festival – featuring Abertillery, Caerleon, Chepstow and St Julians HSOB, kicking off at 11.15am. In addition to the various match day activations in the marquee, a selection of senior players – including George Nott, Dylan Kelleher-Griffiths, and Oliver Woodman- will be on hand from 1.20pm in the marquee for a Q&A session for autographs and photos.
Eco Dragons – Bike Check!
From 12noon we have Momentwm on site hosting bike health checks! Cycle to the game and leave your bike safely with the Momentwm team who will perform a health check and provide minor repairs before you depart post game!
We Remember – Ray Gleed & Kevin Bowring
Dragons RFC will pay tribute to fan Ray Gleed during the BKT United Rugby Championship fixture against Emirates Lions. Ray, a 77-year-old lifelong Season Member, passed away following a medical emergency outside Rodney Parade prior to Saturday’s fixture with Hollywoodbets Sharks. Following consultation with his family, the club is inviting fans to join in a minute’s applause on the 17th minute during the Lions fixture – it would have been Ray’s birthday on October 17. Supporters who wish to leave floral tributes are invited to place them by Gate 3 at Rodney Parade.
The club will also join Emirates Lions to hold a moment's silence prior to kick-off for former Wales coach Kevin Bowring. Thank you for our support.
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.
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: Please take Junction 26 from the M4 before taking the 3rd exit off the roundabout onto Malpas Road (A4041). Then proceed through the next 2 sets of traffic lights, keeping to the left-hand lane at the roundabout before taking the second exit off the roundabout. At the next roundabout, take the first exit (across the River Usk) before bearing right onto Chepstow Road. Once on Chepstow Road, take the first right onto Cedar Road followed by the next right onto Corporation Road and the first left onto Grafton Road. Rodney Parade is then situated on the left hand side.
From the East: Please take Junction 26 from the M4 before taking the 3rd exit off the roundabout onto Malpas Road (A4041). Then proceed through the next 2 sets of traffic lights, keeping to the left-hand lane at the roundabout before taking the second exit off the roundabout. At the next roundabout, take the first exit (across the River Usk) before bearing right onto Chepstow Road. Once on Chepstow Road, take the first right onto Cedar Road followed by the next right onto Corporation Road and the first left onto Grafton Road. Rodney Parade is then situated on the left hand side.
Car Parking
Please note that unfortunately there is no Car Parking availability at Rodney Parade. For Car Parking please follow directions for the City Centre once you have departed the Motorway. Car parks at both Friars Walk and Kingsway are a short walk across the Millennium River Bridge.
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 home games on sale NOW – click HERE to buy online or call the Ticket Office team on 01633 670 690 during office hours.
Season Memberships for the 2024/25 season are remain on sale NOW! Click HERE to buy today and make the best savings!
