Dragons RFC are thrilled to confirm Wales international and former British and Irish Lions prop Wyn Jones has signed ahead of the 2025/26 season.
The Harlequins front row, who toured with the Lions to South Africa in 2021, becomes the seventh new signing ahead of next season at Rodney Parade.
Jones joins Harry Beddall, Tinus de Beer, Levi Douglas, Fine Inisi, Dillon Lewis and Thomas Young as new recruits at the Men of Gwent.
Capable of playing both sides of the scrum, the vastly experienced Jones made 136 appearances for Scarlets, winning the URC title in 2017, before moving to the English Premiership in 2024.
The 33-year-old will bring his experience and skills to Dragons’ front row resources, joining the likes of Rhodri Jones, Rodrigo Martinez, plus Academy products Dylan Kelleher-Griffiths, Jordan Morris and George Tuckley in a strong contingent of looseheads at the club.
Head Coach Filo Tiatia said: “I’m delighted that someone of Wyn Jones’ undoubted quality and experience is set to join us next season.
“He adds to our front row strength providing competition for Rhodri Jones and Rodrigo Martinez along with our exciting young talent.
“His experience will be invaluable to our younger players as they push for first team selection.”
Born and raised in Llandovery, Jones has won 48 Wales caps to date for his country.
He was Wales’ first choice prop in the 2019 World Cup, where he helped the national side reach the semi-finals, having won the Grand Slam that year before winning the Six Nations title in 2021.
Wyn Jones said: “I’m looking forward to the opportunity to link up with Dragons and return home to Welsh rugby this summer.
“I’ve spoken to Filo Tiatia and Sam Hobbs about the challenges ahead and I’m excited by the direction and aspirations of the club and being part of plans to build and move a new-look squad forward in the coming seasons.
“I’d like to thank everyone at Harlequins for a hugely enjoyable season in England. It’s been a fantastic experience and beneficial to my game to test myself in the English Premiership and work alongside such a talented group of players and coaches.
“My target now is to help Quins in any way I can achieve a strong finish to this campaign before linking up with Dragons for a fresh challenge next season.”
Forwards Coach Sam Hobbs added that Wyn Jones would bring both experience and quality to the club’s forward pack from next season.
“Wyn has played at the highest level internationally and for the Lions, is hugely experienced in the URC and has benefited from his time in Harlequins playing in a tough league for set-piece,” said Hobbs.
“He has benefited from an injury free season performing well in numerous appearances this year.
“He will add real technical prowess at set piece providing another level of competition to our senior loosehead group, while also acting as a mentor to young exciting prospects like Dylan KG, Jordan Morris and George Tuckley.”
I’ve spoken to Filo Tiatia and Sam Hobbs about the challenges ahead and I’m excited by the direction and aspirations of the club and being part of plans to build and move a new-look squad forward in the coming seasons...
