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BBC News
15 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
Wilson departs Dragons to return to Australia
Dragons centre Harry Wilson has left Rodney Parade to return to who is the son of ex-Australia captain and World Cup-winner David Wilson, joined Dragons last season from Super Rugby side NSW Waratahs. The 24-year-old made 12 appearances and scored one try and will now return to his homeland by mutual consent."A massive thank you to all the staff for your support this season. I appreciate the time and effort you all put into me," said Wilson. "To the players, this is a special group, and I am definitely going to miss turning up to training each day with you all. "I've made mates for life and that's what I'll always remember about my time here with Dragons." Head coach Filo Tiatia said: "He's a young man who has come out of Super Rugby and embraced the challenge in a new country with us and been a pleasure to work with."We now wish him every success for the future and look forward to seeing how his career progresses."
BBC News
2 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Dragons recruit Tonga centre Paea
Tonga centre Fetuli Paea will join Dragons this summer after agreeing a move from Italian side Zebre 30-year-old has been capped 12 times by his country and becomes the Welsh regional side's ninth new signing for the 2025-26 who joined Zebre in 2023 from New Zealand side Highlanders, said his aim is "to put myself in a position where I'm able to continue to learn and gain more experience".Dragons head coach Filo Tiatia said: "We are excited that Fetuli will be joining us at Dragons this summer."He's a very talented centre who has played international rugby for Tonga and Super Rugby for Crusaders and the Highlanders. He'll bring a wealth of experience to the group."Fetuli is a player I've followed closely for some time. He has good footwork pre-contact, is a gain-line winner and will be eager to bring success to our club."
BBC News
6 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Evans agrees new Dragons deal
Wales international Cai Evans has agreed a new deal with Dragons. The 25-year-old - who can play at either full-back or fly-half - has made 20 appearances for the region, scoring 97 is currently recovering from a ruptured Achilles he suffered during the Challenge Cup in January. Evans said he was "delighted" to re-sign with a "proud club"."I am driven to move forward from what has been a challenging season with significant injuries, and I am massively thankful for the support I've received from the staff and my teammates," he said. "What hasn't wavered is my self-belief, and I can't wait to get my boots back on and play in front of a rocking Rodney Parade soon."The drive on the pitch is to achieve more consistent and winning performances. The signings we've made, alongside a talented group of young players, will hopefully turn these narrow losses into wins. I can't wait to be a part of it."Dragons head coach Filo Tiatia said Evans' ability to play in two positions is "an asset" to the squad."He is a hard-working individual who is determined and focussed on making a successful playing return next season," he said.
BBC News
23-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Wales lock Davies joins Dragons from Cardiff
Dragons have signed Wales lock Seb Davies from Welsh regional rivals Cardiff for next 28-year-old, who can also play in the back row, made his Wales debut against Tonga in 2017 and has been capped 17 times so made his professional debut for Cardiff during the 2014-15 season and made his 150th appearance for them earlier this season. Dragons head coach Filo Tiatia said: "We're really pleased to be able to bring Seb into our environment and excited by what he'll bring to our squad."Seb brings a vast amount of playing experience, having also featured at international level, and is a powerful second row who has real versatility to his game."His best rugby years are ahead of him, and I know he is very motivated to make an impact at our club in the seasons to come."Davies becomes Dragons' eighth new signing, alongside Tinus de Beer, Thomas Young, Wyn Jones, Dillon Lewis, Fine Inisi, Levi Douglas and Harry Beddall.
BBC News
21-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Fly-half Reed to leave Dragons for Worcester
Dragons fly-half Will Reed will leave the region at the end of the season to join Worcester 23, made his senior debut in March 2022 and has gone on to score 167 points in 50 appearances."I came through the academy system and in the senior set-up with several players who will always remain the closest of friends," Reed said."I want to wish the Dragons all the best for next season and beyond."I'll always remain a Dragon and supporter and look forward to coming back to show my support from the stands." Dragons head coach Filo Tiatia said Reed is a "very good professional who conducts himself in the right way and works hard, on and off the field."Will is always welcome at Rodney Parade. This is his club, he will always be a part of the Dragons, and we look forward to watching the next chapter of his career," Tiatia will link up with former Wales scrum-half Lloyd Williams at Worcester after his Ealing Trailfinders departure.
