Dragons RFC face Newcastle Red Bulls in a must-win encounter in the EPCR Challenge Cup at Rodney Parade this Friday evening - below is all your match day information to enjoy your night supporting the Men of Gwent...
Supporter Information
Ticketing Information
Tickets for our EPCR Challenge Cup fixture with Newcastle Red Bulls can be purchased by clicking HERE in advance of kick-off or by visiting the Ticket Office from 10am on match day.
KLA Fan Zone Activities
From 5.30pm the KLA Fan Zone Marquee bar will open with a band appearing from 6pm. In addition to the various match day activations in, a selection of senior players will be on hand between 6.15pm and 7.15pm in the marquee for a meet and greet session – so grab your autographs and photos.
Lauren Price Guest Appearance
We are thrilled to announce that Wales’ first-ever female world boxing champion and local legend, Lauren Price MBE, will be our special guest for Friday’s crunch showdown with Newcastle Red Bulls in Europe. Lauren needs little introduction as an Olympic gold medallist and the current WBF, WBC, IBF and Ring Magazine Welterweight Champion of the World.
Want to meet Lauren on match day? She will be appearing in the KLA Marquee between 6pm and 6.30pm to meet supporters with her championship belts. We are pleased to confirm that Lauren will also be on the pitch prior to kick off with her welterweight belts to meet the Rodney Parade crowd. Let’s give her an unforgettable welcome!
Dafydd James Book Launch
Offloading – Tackling My Truth is the powerful and deeply personal memoir of former Wales and Lions rugby international Dafydd James, who poignantly and courageously reveals the human cost of achieving success in an elite sport that demanded everything. Capped 48 times for Wales, and in all three Lions Tests on the 2001 tour of Australia, Dafydd enjoyed a highly distinguished 15-year playing career with three Welsh regions – Celtic Warriors, Scarlets and Cardiff Blues – and five first-class clubs – Bridgend, Pontypridd, Llanelli, Harlequins and Sale – during which he scored 129 tries and played in two Rugby World Cups.
At its heart, this is an emotional story told with striking honesty, in which Dafydd provides a fascinating insider’s view of professional rugby’s early years and his immense pride at playing for Wales, but also discloses how the heavy mental toll of chasing greatness resulted in perpetual self-doubt and deep psychological insecurities that changed his life.
Want to discover more and purchase his book? Dafydd will be in the KLA Marquee between 6.30pm and 7pm on match day.
Retail Promotions
The Dragons RFC home, away and European kit, plus our training range for the 2025/26 season is available to purchase in the Stadium Store from 10am.
Eco Dragons Support
We continue our Eco Dragons project for a third successive season this Friday evening - as we team up with our friends at Pledgeball and invite our incredible fans to join us in protecting the places we play and love. Our triple award-winning Eco campaign has made huge strides over the last few seasons as we look to improve our sustainability, carbon footprint and drive positive change.
To give the campaign momentum over the last two years, we teamed up with several partners including Pledgeball, to gave fans an online platform to visually take a stand on sustainability. Fans can then make a pledge to take actions, actions that together make a significant difference, and will save money at the same time.
Our EPCR Challenge Cup fixture at Rodney Parade with Newcastle Red Bulls this Friday is our latest designated ‘Eco game’ of the season. Click HERE for more information and to pledge.
Rodney’s Bar
Rodney’s Bar is open – over 12s only – from 6pm. Please enter via Gate 6. Special Offer – 50p off pints between 6pm and 7pm. Draught alcohol pints only. Excludes Season Member discounts. Please drink responsibly.
Cashless Stadium
The stadium opens at 6.30pm. 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, unless pre-booked.
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 Newport Transport on match days – just show your membership card. For more information on Newport Bus click HERE
Travelling by Train
Check out our new train planner HERE provided by Train Split.
Newport Train Station is an approximate 10–15-minute walk to Rodney Parade. Transport for Wales have recently launched a new facility to monitor train capacities. This function can be found on the TFW Capacity Checker | TfW.
Travelling by Supporter Coach
Newport Transport facilitate a Coach and Minibus Parking facility, at £35 and £15 respectively. They are situated on 160 Corporation Road, Newport, NP19 0WF; adject to Rodney Parade and therefore an ideal location for visiting supporters. Newport Transport can be contact at sales@newporttransport.co.uk or 01633670563. Please note, all bookings are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Tickets for our home BKT United Rugby Championship and EPCR Challenge Cup fixtures are on sale NOW! Click HERE to buy online or call the Ticket Office team on 01633 670 690 during office hours
