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| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Déjà Drew! | The Dragons Lair | 27 Sep 2026 | 01:04:05 | |
Late drama resulting in a Dragons draw? Sounds familiar doesn’t it?! We chew the fat on an excellent comeback in Treviso and heap praise on Thomas Young and Anzelo Tuitavuki. Plus Gwent Rugby Round-Up and a look ahead to our derby clash against the Scarlets on the weekend.
#Dragons #Welshrugby #URC #MenofGwent
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| Evolution, not revolution? | Dragons Lair | 22 Sep 2026 | 01:30:31 | |
It’s that time of the year again where we look ahead to the brand new season, give our predictions and be optimistic about the Dragons! Can Dragons kick on from last season and just how realistic is the URC Top 8 target that’s been set by the CEO? We are joined by Abertillery BG RFC head coach Dan Crandon to help us with the answers.
#Welshrugby #Dragons #MenofGwent #Abertillery #URC
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| Aneurin Owen: Inside the Lair | Dragons Lair | 18 Sep 2026 | 00:39:17 | |
The boys return for a special bonus episode as Dragons centre and pod favourite Aneurin Owen joins us in the Lair for a chat on his rugby journey, how pre-season is going and why Dragons can kick on this season.
#Welshrugby #Dragons #MenofGwent
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| A season of firsts | Dragons Lair Podcast | 28 Jul 2026 | 00:59:42 | |
Gavin and Gareth speak to Dragons Defence Coach Dale McLeod who talks about the importance of being a good person, what to expect from next season and the impact of new players.
#WelshRugby #DragonsRugby #URC
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| Mike Ruddock: When The Rejects Roared | Dragons Lair | 22 Jun 2026 | 01:56:29 | |
It’s our 100th episode of the pod and we have a very special guest. Former Dragons and Wales Grand Slam coach Mike Ruddock joins us for a chat. Ruddock’s Newport Gwent Dragons were labelled “rejects” and “journeymen” by the Welsh rugby media and yet Dragons went unbeaten in the league at home and came close to winning the league on the last day of the season. Mike gives an insight into that season and the chaos that surrounded it.
#Welshrugby #Dragons #MenofGwent #Ruddock #URC
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| The Season Review | The Dragons Lair | 31 May 2026 | 02:11:02 | |
We look back on the season with freelance journalist and Dragons correspondent for the South Wales Argus. Iestyn Thomas. We dish out some awards, discuss the “unkind” fixture list and ask whether Dragons can kick on next season. Thanks to all our listeners who have supported us this season.
#Welshrugby #Dragons #URCgo #MenofGwent #RodneyParade
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| Not Another One?! The Dragons Lair | 17 May 2026 | 01:26:11 | |
The lads look back on yet another DRAW for the Dragons, this time against Scarlets. A familiar tale of being bottom Welsh team for another season and failing to take opportunities. We pick the bones out of it, give our take on the Wales squad for the summer tests and round up the Gwent rugby results.
#Dragons #Welshrugby #RodneyParade #URCgo
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| Champion Of A Man | Dragons Lair | 10 May 2026 | 01:30:22 | |
Gareth is back to join us as we chew over the disappointing loss to Edinburgh and say farewell to the departing players. Usual Newsdesk and Gwent Rugby Round-up before we preview our final game of the season away to Scarlets.
#Dragons #Welshrugby #Waino #DragonsLair #WRU
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| Out…But Not Down! | The Dragons Lair | 03 May 2026 | 01:52:26 | |
It was a brave effort from the Dragons who came so close against French giants Montpellier but it wasn’t to be. We reflect on the game with the help of WRRAP co-host and Abertillery coach Dan Crandon. Plus the usual Newsdesk, Gwent Rugby Round-up and preview our final home game of the season against Edinburgh.
#Dragons #WRU #Welshrugby #URCgo
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| Drama In Parma! | Dragons Lair | 26 Apr 2026 | 01:32:13 | |
It’s a victory pod as Dragons leave it late against Zebre to record a first away win in the league for 4 years! We review the action, discuss contract news, the usual Gwent Rugby Round-up and we look forward to a European semi-final against French giants Montpellier!
#URCgo #Dragons #Welshrugby
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| Back Down To Earth| Dragons Lair | 19 Apr 2026 | 01:03:56 | |
It was a tough night at Rodney Parade as a rotated Dragons side got overpowered by play-off chasing Bulls. Was rotating the squad the right call? We also round up the latest goings on in Welsh rugby and preview an important rematch against Zebre.
#Dragons #Welshrugby #URC #URCgo
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| A Chat with Richie Rees | The Dragons Lair | 17 Apr 2026 | 00:54:01 | |
The boys get together for a special bonus episode as they welcome former Wales international and Scrum V pundit Richie Rees into the Dragons Lair. We chat about his career, his time at the Dragons, being a rugby pundit and his current role as Director of Sports Academy at Haberdashers' Monmouth School.
#Dragons #Welshrugby #ScrumV #URC
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| We Got A Semi On! | Dragons Lair | 12 Apr 2026 | 01:23:45 | |
It’s another victory pod as the mighty Dragons fly the flag for Wales in Europe and march into the Challenge Cup semi-finals! We look back at the action and talking points. We also review a fantastic Gwent Derby between Newport and Pontypool, look ahead to the visit of Bulls and can our Gareth get through an entire podcast without saying the word “brave”?
#Dragons #Welshrugby #EPCR #ChallengeCup #URC
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| C'est Magnifique! | Dragons Lair | 05 Apr 2026 | 01:08:26 | |
It’s an Easter miracle! Sensational Dragons stun Stade Français in Paris. We chew the fat on an unlikely victory and ask where it ranks amongst our best wins in Europe. Elsewhere we react to Brodie and Rio signing new deals at the club and Gavin gives down the latest goings on in the Gwent Rugby Round-Up.
#WelshRugby #Dragons #EPCR #Challenge Cup
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| Next stop Paris! - The Dragons Lair | 29 Mar 2026 | 01:19:05 | |
It was a spirited showing in Joberg as Dragons pick up a deserved bonus point against the Lions. We review the performance, lament our weak scrum and wonder who will play at 9 on the weekend! Gwent Rugby Round-Up returns and we preview the Men of Gwent’s trip to Paris to face Stade Français in the last—16 of the Challenge Cup.
#Dragons #Welshrugby #Gwentrugby
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| No Scrum, No Win | The Dragons Lair | 22 Mar 2026 | 01:36:16 | |
Jamie and Gareth return to go over the latest news from the club, hail the performances of Arron Wainwright and Ben Carter in the Six Nations and review another spirited performance by the Men of Gwent against high flying Stormers. Then they look ahead to another tough game against the dangerous Lions at Ellis Park.
#Dragons #Welshrugby #Newport #Gwent
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| Staying In The Fight | Dragons Lair | 01 Mar 2026 | 02:01:13 | |
The boys are back from their well deserved break with a bumper pod reviewing a gritty Dragons performance against Benetton, takeaways from the Supporters Q&A and another busy week in Welsh rugby! Plus the usual Gwent Rugby Round-Up.
#Welshrugby #Dragons #URC #Newport #Gewnt #Rugby
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| The Future Of Rodney Parade And Sport In Newport. | 22 Feb 2026 | 00:38:06 | |
In another joint episode between the 1912 Exiles and the Dragons Lair podcast, we sat down for a chat over Zoom with Leader of Newport Council, Dimitri Batrouni. We asked about the council's commitment to both grassroots sport and pro sport in Newport, what steps it might take to support the redevelopment of Rodney Parade, and whether anything will ever get built on the Cabbage Patch.
We're grateful to Dimitri for giving us his time, and we hope you find the chat useful and engaging.
#Dragpns #Newport #WRU #URC #Welshrugby
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| The One That Got Away (Again!) - The Dragons Lair | 01 Feb 2026 | 01:45:50 | |
We look back on yet another missed opportunity to get the all elusive URC away win as Ospreys break Dragons hearts in Bridgend. We round up the latest Gwent rugby news and open up our mailbox to answer your questions.
#Dragons #WelshRugby #Wales #WRU #URC #OSPvDRA
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| Nearly But Not Quite! Dragons Lair | 25 Jan 2026 | 01:56:40 | |
We discuss a crazy week in Welsh rugby as the Ospreys future looks increasingly uncertain and ask what Y11s proposed takeover of Cardiff could mean for Dragons. We take the positives from a well deserved bonus point away to Munster and it’s Welsh derby time as the Men of Gwent make the short journey to Bridgend to face Ospreys.
#Welshrugby #Walesrugby #Dragons #Dragonsrugby #Gwent #Newport
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| Fortress Rodney Parade! - Dragons Lair | 18 Jan 2026 | 01:21:29 | |
It’s a victory pod as the boys look back on a dominant win over Newcastle Red Bulls and look forward to European knock out rugby. We round up the latest rugby results in Gwent and preview a tough trip to Cork to face Munster.
#Dragons #Welshrugby #RodneyParade #URC #EPCR
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| The Tiatia Tombola | 11 Jan 2026 | 01:15:11 | |
Filo Tiatia got his tombola out again and it backfired spectacularly as Dragons got absolutely tonked in Treviso. We assess the wreckage and ask if the team selection was the right call. We chat more on Aaron Wainwright’s departure now it’s been officially confirmed and look ahead to a do-or-die clash against Newcastle.
#Dragons #Welshrugby #URC #ChallengeCup #EPCR
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| Fanfares & Farewells - Dragons Lair Podcast | 04 Jan 2026 | 01:37:28 | |
It’s our first pod in 2026 as we look back on a successful month for Dragons and turn our full attention to the Challenge Cup as the Men of Gwent face a tough trip to Benetton. We also react to reports that Aaron Wainwright will be leaving Dragons for Leicester.
#WelshRugby #Dragons #URC #MenofGwent
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| No Brew, No Clue. Aled Brew special. | 24 Dec 2025 | 00:36:51 | |
A Christmas bonus edition as Jamie and Gareth sat down with Dragons legend Aled Brew. We chat about his 3 spells at Rodney Parade, his World Cup adventure in New Zealand and his career resurrection at Bath.
Have a great Christmas and New Year - regardless of the rugby, from Jamie, Gav and Gareth.
#Dragons #Welshrugby #AledBrew #URC
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| Fairytale of Newport | 21 Dec 2025 | 01:38:06 | |
It’s another victory pod and it’s a bumper one as we chat to former interim Dragons CEO and current Major League Rugby co-president Graeme Bradbury before reflecting on an unexpectedly wonderful night at Rodney Parade. We also preview the upcoming festive derbies with some actual optimism.
#Dragons #Welshrugby #URC #ChristmasDerby
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| ATTENTION: Dragons Win a Game Of Rugby! | 14 Dec 2025 | 01:28:17 | |
A special souvenir pod as Dragons win a game of rugby! We bask in a stunning comeback win against Lyon, address Jon Fox and Sean Holley’s comments on Scrum V and look ahead to Connacht coming to town.
#Dragons #Welshrugby #ChallengeCup #URC #ScrumV #Wehaveturnedacorner #avictorypodforGareth
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| When a stoppable force meets a movable object - Dragons Lair | 07 Dec 2025 | 01:16:36 | |
Jamie and Gareth look back on a woeful performance out in Perpignan and pull no punches on the state of the Dragons. We read your comments and look ahead to Lyon at home. Can the Dragons make up for an embarrassing performance by finally getting a win this weekend?!
#Welshrugby #Dragons #URC #ChallengeCup #EPCR
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| Positives in Newport, pain in the Capital! - The Dragons Lair | 30 Nov 2025 | 01:28:42 | |
Jamie and Gareth look back on a very encouraging and spirited performance against URC champions Leinster. Were the Dragons robbed of a bonus point by the officials? We also assess the wreckage of Wales v South Africa and look ahead to Europe as winless Dragons travel to winless Perpignan to open their Challenge Cup campaign.
#Dragons #Welshrugby #URC #Dontmentionthecard #Wewasrobbed
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| Welsh Rugby. What’s Gone Wrong with Elgan Alderman. | 23 Nov 2025 | 01:32:28 | |
By popular demand the boys are back and they are joined by sports writer Elgan Alderman from The Times as we discuss all things Welsh rugby and ask what’s gone wrong? We give our reaction to the WRU shenanigans and another Dragons statement. Then it’s the usual Gwent rugby round-up and Leinster preview.
#Dragons #Welshrugby #WRU #URC
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| Another normal day in Welsh rugby! | 26 Oct 2025 | 01:57:53 | |
Jamie, Gareth and Gavin look back on a thrilling draw against the Ospreys and ask when will Dragons finally get over the line?! Plus Gwent Round-Up, Wales squad reaction and our thoughts on the WRU’s decision to cut to 3 pro teams and what it means for Gwent rugby.
#Dragons #URC #Welshrugby #WRU
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| Same Old Story - Dragons Lair | 19 Oct 2025 | 01:53:29 | |
We look back on another underwhelming Dragons performance as they extend their losing run to Cardiff. We get the reaction from the listeners and discuss Lyn Jones’ attack on his former employers.
Plus Gwent rugby round-up and we preview another Welsh derby as we welcome the visit of Ospreys to Newport.
#Dragons #Welshrugby #URC
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| Ch-ch-changes! | 12 Oct 2025 | 01:27:42 | |
Jamie, Gavin and a hungover Gareth look back on a (quite literally) pointless trip to Glasgow. We explain why making mass changes was the right call and why the performance wasn’t as bad as the score suggests. Plus our Gwent rugby round-up and Cardiff preview. Can the Men Of Gwent finally beat Cardiff?!
It’s the hope that kills you.
#Welshrugby #DragonsRugby #WRU #Rugby
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| It’s The Hope That Kills You. | 05 Oct 2025 | 01:37:42 | |
Jamie, Gareth and Gavin look back at the Sharks draw and take the positives as always but also ask the pertinent questions. Why didn’t Dragons take on the drop goal and was it the right decision to fling it out wide? Plus Gwent rugby round up and we ask if Dragons can get anything out of a tough trip to Glasgow.
#Dragons #Welshrugby #Wales #URCgo
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| Old Habits Die Hard | 28 Sep 2025 | 01:17:21 | |
The trio return to look back on Dragons tough away to Ulster and ask what positives we can take from it? We also have Gavin’s Gwent Rugby-Up and then a preview of a massive month for the Dragons as they prepare for a shark attack in Newport!
#Dragons #DragonsLair #Welshrugby #URC
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| On The Hunt | Exclusive interview with South African prop Robert Hunt. | 23 Sep 2025 | 00:35:38 | |
Jamie and Gareth chat to Dragons new recruit from South Africa, tighthead prop Robert Hunt. Topics include Hunt’s upbringing in Hermanus, why he signed for the Dragons and the current mood in the Dragons camp heading into a big season. A lekker chat.
#Dragons #UlsvDra ##WelshRugby #Rugby #Wales #URC
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| Big Season Preview Pod! Dragons Lair | 14 Sep 2025 | 02:14:46 | |
The boys are joined by Ryan Price from the Official Dragons Supporters Club to look back on a positive pre-season for the Dragons and give our thoughts and predictions for a big season ahead for the Men Of Gwent. Plus the return of Gavin’s Gwent rugby round-up.
#Welshrugby #Dragons #WRU #URC
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| The WRU’s Decision | 11 Sep 2025 | 00:40:15 | |
A special joint episode as Jamie sat down with Ed from 1912 Exiles and Dan from the Riverside Sports Bar to talk about the potential ramifications of losing professional sport in Newport City Centre. What would happen to Rodney Parade, Newport County and the city centre? We discuss all that and more.
#Dragons #WRU #Welshrugby #URC
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| Dragons Statement Special | 04 Sep 2025 | 01:12:55 | |
Jamie and Gareth react to the strong statement put out by the Dragons this week as the club slams the WRU’s 2 team proposal as “not acceptable”. We also round up the rest of the news from the club.
#Dragons #RugbyUnion #WelshRugby #WRU #Consultation
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| An Uncertain Future? | 20 Jul 2025 | 02:00:35 | |
Jamie, Gavin and Gareth return for a special news round-up pod covering the latest comings and goings at Rodney Parade, Wales finally winning a test match and our reaction to the news that the WRU is considering halving the number of regions.
#Dragons #Welshrugby #WRU
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| Exclusive: Why we signed the PRA deal with Dragons RFC Co-owner David Buttress. | 26 May 2025 | 01:45:58 | |
By popular request Dragons co-owner David Buttress returns to the pod for a catch-up. We look back on the season just gone, how the mindset at the club needs to change and why Dragons signed the PRA deal. Plus we round up all the latest news coming out of the club.
#Dragons #Welshrugby #PRA25 #WRU #URC
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| Season done. Thank F**k! | 18 May 2025 | 02:00:08 | |
It’s the final episode of the season as the boys return to look back and reflect on an utterly miserable season for Dragons supporters. What has gone so wrong and is there any optimism for the future? Plus PRA shambles, a round up of the latest comings and goings and a review of the all-Gwent Super Rygbi Cymru final between Ebbw Vale and Newport.
#Welshrugby #Dragons #Gwentrugby #SRC #URC
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| Never a dull day in Welsh rugby! | 11 May 2025 | 01:32:41 | |
We are joined by the Chairman of the Dragons supporters club Dan Hallett to chat about the fall out of the PRA agreement and why Dragons signed the deal. Plus agreement, the latest comings and goings at Rodney Parade and a tough night in Cape Town.
#Dragons #Welshrugby #Walesrugby #URC #RugbyUnion
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| Diolch Dan and an SRC review. | 27 Apr 2025 | 01:31:37 | |
This week we are joined by Rob Rees from the SRC podcast to chat all things Super Rygbi Cymru and the Gwent teams season so far. Plus a look back on a feeble Dragons performance away to Ospreys and a tribute to the legend Dan Lydiate as he hangs up his boots at the end of the season.
#Dragons #Welshrugby #SRC #URC
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| Same Old Story | 20 Apr 2025 | 01:24:56 | |
Jamie, Gav and Gareth look back on Judgement Day asking if the event has run its course before we talk about yet another game thrown away by the Dragons. Plus Gwent rugby round-up and Ospreys away preview.
#Dragons #Welshrugby #Judgementday #URCgo
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| Judgement Day special with Jason Tovey. | 13 Apr 2025 | 01:30:03 | |
The boys are joined by Dragons legend Jason Tovey to look back on his career and
reminisce on Dragons first ever win at JD back in 2019. We of course talk about Tovey’s conversion won us the game. Plus all the latest signings news and preview of Judgement Day 2025.
#Walesrugby #Welshrugby #Dragons #Judgementday #URCgo
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| Nightmare Season | 30 Mar 2025 | 01:04:54 | |
We are joined by South Wales Argus sports reporter Chris Kirwan to reflect on what has been a nightmare season for the Dragons. What has gone wrong and are there genuine reasons for optimism going forward? Plus the usual Gwent rugby-up.
#Dragons #Dragonsrugby #Gwentrugby #Welshrugby #Walesrugby #URCgo
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| The Dragons - have done it again! | 24 Mar 2025 | 01:50:47 | |
The boys are back to chat about yet another missed opportunity against Ulster, new signings, the discourse around reducing to 3 pro teams and why we think Warburton is wrong.
#Warburton #Welshrugby #Walesrugby #Dragonsrugby #Dragons #URC #URCgo
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| A squad depth problem | Zebre v Dragons URC review | Scotland v Wales 6 Nations Preview. | 02 Mar 2025 | 01:44:11 | |
With the help with recurring guest Gareth LeClare we look back on Dragons u unsuccessful visit to Parma and lament our injury woes and squad depth. Plus our usual Gwent round-up and a preview of Scotland v Wales in the Six Nations.
#Dragons #Welshrugby #Walesrugby
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| The Dragons Lair: Gatland’s Gone | 16 Feb 2025 | 01:11:44 | |
Jamie and Gav review the Glasgow game and discuss the latest transfer rumours. Plus we touch on Gatland’s departure and who we’d like to see as next Wales coach.
#Dragons #Welshrugby #Walesrugby #SRC
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| Dragons Q&A: The Verdict. | 09 Feb 2025 | 01:36:18 | |
We give our verdict on the recent Dragons Q&A at Rodney Parade and chew over what we learned. Are there reasons to be cheerful or is it just more jam tomorrow?
#Dragons #Welshrugby #Walesrugby #URC
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