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Newport - Dragons Rugby

URC Series - Dragons Rugby

Fast Facts About Newport Dragons to Know for Your Matchday

• Houdini's Challenge: Famed escape artist Harry Houdini attempted a daring stunt in Newport. In 1913, he planned to jump handcuffed from Newport Bridge, but the authorities stopped him.

• The Dragon’s current owner and CEO, David Buttress also has a small side-job as the co-founder of Just Eat. You can listen to a brilliant podcast around the business behind the club here.

Current URC Standings

• Dragon’s 2024 URC campaign has been a rollercoaster ride, filled with moments of promise and stretches of inconsistency. They find themselves second-last in the URC table.

• Players to keep an eye on the day include Taine Basham, Elliot Dee, Rio Dyer, Dan Lydiate and Aaron Wainright.

• You can find Newport’s most recent highlights below:

Best Area to Stay in Newport & the Stadium

Pillgwenlly

• A short walk from the city center, offering a quieter and more relaxed atmosphere.

• Home to the beautiful Belle Vue Park, perfect for picnics and strolls.

Rodney Parade

• The ground is home to Dragons RFC and Newport County A.F.C, who play in League Two.

• It has a capacity of roughly 11,600 and tickets range from £15 to £29.

• The stadium is only a short trot across the River Usk from Pill.

Best Breakfast & Coffee in Newport for Before and After the Match

The Potters - Upper Dock Street

• They not only offer up some of the best Sunday roasts in Newport, but they also take the crown with the best breakfast in town.

• You will find your traditional Welsh breakfast items and grab a few pints simultaneously to begin your warm-up.

Hortons - Millennium Walk

• The former MD of the Dragons classed this place as “The place to eat, drink and relax in Newport!”

• After spending 20 years working in the Steel industry, the owner decided to swap the steel and hammer for pots and plates. This place is a matter of a few minutes from Rodney Parade also.

Is your destination not covered?

Heading on a stag, hen or venturing on an away day? You probably encounter the following:

1. Your friends leave everything until last minute.

2. They rely on one person to pick what the entire group is doing and where you are going.

3. If a place is rubbish, your friends turn to you and never let you forget that woefully bad place you took them.

Well, look no further. If you want an itinerary that is based on prior groups’ memorable experiences and local recommendations, just reply to this email.

Best Restaurants in Newport for Before and After the Match