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# dragons - Sunday 14 April, 2013
More of the same from try-scoring Bowe and he’ll be a Lion this summer
‘He will hopefully do enough to convince Warren Gatland he warrants a seat on the plane,” said the Ulster coach Mark Anscombe.
# dragons - Friday 12 April, 2013
‘After last week, the guys want to prove a point’ – Ulster’s Robbie Diack
The back-row wants to put Dragons to the sword and confirm a Pro12 semi-final slot.
# dragons - Wednesday 10 April, 2013
Pro12: Tommy Bowe in line for Ulster start against Dragons
The news on Luke Marshall and Johann Muller is less promising.
# dragons - Thursday 28 February, 2013
Make or break: Jackson named outhalf for Ulster’s Italian date
Leinster and Connacht have also named their team for Friday’s Pro12 matches.
# dragons - Friday 11 January, 2013
Heineken Cup: O’Halloran return softens Parks blow for Connacht
Danie Poolman is also missing from the line-up for the tough away trip to face Harlequins.
# dragons - Monday 7 January, 2013
Elwood claims Connacht are ‘back on the horse’ after thumping win over Dragons
Try-scoring forward George Naoupu is expected to be fit for the Harlequins match after he was taken off on 31 minutes.
# dragons - Saturday 5 January, 2013
Pro12: Connacht comfortably tame Dragons
Eric Elwood’s men became the third Irish province to record an impressive win this weekend.
Pro12: Elwood wants Connacht to finish what they have started
The westerners have squandered three clear try chances in their defeats to Munster and Leinster.
# dragons - Friday 4 January, 2013
Pro12 Cheat Sheet: Your guide to this weekend’s rugby action
First plays second as Ulster entertain Scarlets while three defining weeks for Leinster and Munster kick off with winnable fixtures.
# dragons - Thursday 3 January, 2013
Opinion: Connacht need Dan Parks back in form to end losing skid
The Scottish international’s kicking stats have dropped to 50% during a run of three successive defeats.
# dragons - Tuesday 1 January, 2013
Pro12: Connacht desperate to slay Dragons and revive their season
With home games coming up against Welsh and Italian opposition, Eoin Griffin is hoping to climb the tab
# dragons - Friday 21 December, 2012
Pro12 points race: Irish trio chasing Welsh Dragon for top spot
Just eight points separate Ian Keatley, Paddy Jackson and Jonathan Sexton.
# dragons - Saturday 1 December, 2012
Pro12: Connacht victory crucial for make-or-break month says Poolman
The westerners entertain Edinburgh in Glasgow this evening ahead of Heineken Cup matches against Biarritz.
# dragons - Monday 26 November, 2012
Pro12: Team of the week
Two defeats and squeaky wins for Leinster and Ulster but some players shone through the morass.
# dragons - Friday 23 November, 2012
Pro12: Your guide to this weekend’s rugby action
Three of the Irish provinces are away this weekend while Munster host Scarlets.
# dragons - Friday 26 October, 2012
Pro12 Cheat Sheet: Your guide to this weekend’s inter-provincial rugby action
Ulster look to make it eight in a row against the Dragons, while Munster will target a hefty win over Zebre.
Chris Henry’s journey from ‘wee blonde prop’ to Ulster captain
The Belfast native will lead his province into tonight’s RaboDirect Pro12 clash with Newport Gwent Dragons.
# dragons - Thursday 25 October, 2012
Four changes for table-toppers Ulster at Rodney Parade
Declan Fitzpatrick comes straight back into the team, while Jared Payne is rested.
# dragons - Wednesday 3 October, 2012
JJ Hanrahan hungry for more action with Munster after senior debut
The promising out-half replaced Ronan O’Gara in his side’s home win over Dragons at Thomond Park.
# dragons - Tuesday 18 September, 2012
Signs of Rob Penney’s rugby philosophy taking shape at Munster
The Reds mixed a running game with a dogged defensive performance and were only missing the late O’Gara drop goal.
# dragons - Saturday 8 September, 2012
As it happened: Leinster v Dragons, RaboDirect Pro12
We went minute-by-minute as the European champions returned to the RDS hoping to bounce back from their opening day defeat.
Pro12: Leinster leaders out to set the record straight
After a 45-20 humbling in week one, Leinster are back on home soil and their elder statesmen are eager to atone.
# dragons - Friday 7 September, 2012
Shuffling the pack: Schmidt makes five changes for Dragons clash
Leo Cullen returns to captain the European champions on their return to the RDS.
# dragons - Saturday 5 May, 2012
Welsh star Charteris tips impressive Leinster to retain Heineken Cup
The Dragons captain spoke glowingly about Joe Schmidt’s men ahead of this evening’s RaboDirect PRO12 encounter.
# dragons - Tuesday 1 May, 2012
Relief and refocus still the buzz words with Leinster
The Heineken Cup champions took little joy from scraping past Clermont Auvergne, now the challenge for each player is to earn a place on the field in Twickenham.
# dragons - Friday 20 April, 2012
“Shane! Come back!”: Gunslinging winger Williams not ready to retire yet
The Welsh wizard will line-out for the Ospreys at Liberty Stadium tonight but wants to prolong that long walk into the sunset.
# dragons - Saturday 3 March, 2012
Munster fight back to win at Rodney Parade
Luke O’Dea and Felix Jones were the try scorers as the visitors came away with a ten-point victory.
# dragons - Friday 10 February, 2012
As it happened: Ulster v Dragons Pro12
We went minute-by-minute for the Dragons visit to Ravenhill tonight.
# dragons - Wednesday 18 January, 2012
Wales football chiefs to name Speed’s successor tomorrow
Chris Coleman likely to be unveiled as national team manager, at press conference tomorrow.
# dragons - Wednesday 23 March, 2011
Sexton and Reddan could feature against Dragons
Half-back pair among a number of internationals that could return for the Magners League tie on Sunday.
# dragons - Wednesday 1 September, 2010
Connacht name strong squad for Dragons clash
Quest for the glory of ninth place begins.


















































