{"title":"Newport Gwent Dragons Rugby Shirts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n        .responsive-img {\n            max-width: 100%;\n            height: auto;\n        }\n    \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"responsive-img\" alt=\"Old Dragons Rugby Shirts\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/Newport_Gwent_Dragons_Header_2_1024x1024.png?v=1584367343\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOriginal Newport Gwent Dragons rugby shirts from seasons gone by. The region they represent covers an area of southeast Wales including Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport and Torfaen. Worldwide shipping available.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2003-04-newport-gwent-dragons-home-shirt-m","title":"2003\/04 Newport Gwent Dragons Home Rugby Shirt (S)","description":"\u003cimg height=\"77\" width=\"332\" alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/Specifiications_large.png?194\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10 Superb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adult Small\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChest Measurement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37-39 Inches \/ 95-99 CM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kooga\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black, red - amber - white trim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Material: \u003c\/strong\u003e58% Cotton 42% Polyester\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasons:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2003\/2004\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatches: \u003c\/strong\u003eN\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Newport Gwent Dragons vs Neath-Swansea Ospreys 12\/09\/03\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TLdnsMWnqXg\" height=\"300\" width=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg height=\"83\" width=\"320\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/description_large.png?194%20alt=\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial Kooga Newport Gwent Dragons home rugby shirt from the 2003\/04 season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition of this vintage rugby jersey is 9 \/10 – Superb (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/Background_large.png?194%20alt=\" width=\"324\" height=\"84\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMike Ruddock\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand his assistant\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eClive Griffiths\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNewport Gwent Dragons, with a squad largely drawn from the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNewport RFC\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEbbw Vale RFC\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esides of the preceding year, beat their limited pre-season expectations. Despite starting their life in top-class rugby with a 35–11 defeat away to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLlanelli Scarlets, it was the region's most successful season so far. A 29–19 win over the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOspreys\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas to prove more telling; captained by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAndy Marinos\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe side remained unbeaten at home in the Celtic League and eliminated Stade Français\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHeineken Cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoing into the final round with an outside chance of taking the title, the Dragons finished third in the Celtic League\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWRU\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebosses were impressed enough to appoint Ruddock to the vacant\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWelsh\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecoaching job in summer 2004.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRuddock rewarded two of his former Dragons players,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHal Luscombe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJason Forster, with their first test caps on Wales' summer tour of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eArgentina.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePercy Montgomery\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ealso impressed Springbok selectors enough to remind them of his international credentials, and earn a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTri Nations\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erecall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kooga","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":9256135811,"sku":"8507","price":59.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/IMG_20230505_131854.jpg?v=1683630031"},{"product_id":"2005-06-newport-gwent-dragons-away-rugby-shirt-y","title":"2005\/06 Newport Gwent Dragons Away Rugby Shirt (Youth)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"75\" width=\"336\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/0122\/files\/Specifiications_15896efb-7a46-4195-82eb-a9b25e1eaeb8.png?v=1720513391\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e8\u003cspan\u003e\/10 Excellent. 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A small faint mark on the collar, and one near the lower front hem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (see photos).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"81\" width=\"316\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/0122\/files\/Background_abc7e21f-fa9c-45c7-8e00-082805416f4c.png?v=1720513474\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe region looked to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHarlequins\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebacks coach\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePaul Turner, a Welshman, as their new head coach.Turner would also have to contend with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePercy Montgomery\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereturning to South Africa\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eand Newport stalwart\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRod Snow\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eretiring.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMunster\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSale Sharks\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eproved too strong in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2005-06 Heineken Cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter finishing 8th in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCeltic League, a 24–15 defeat\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOvermach Parma\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein a play-off for a place in the following seasons Heineken cup proved a new low for the region. Anglo-Welsh Cup wins over\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLeicester Tigers\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand Northampton Saints\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewere the highlights of a tough season. Turner remained, but Wales international\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHal Luscombe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eopted for a move away from the region, joining English Premiership side Harlequins.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kooga","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50323372358,"sku":"1552","price":24.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/20250611_135652.jpg?v=1749808191"},{"product_id":"2008-09-newport-gwent-dragons-home-rugby-shirt-l-bnwt","title":"2008\/09 Newport Gwent Dragons Home Rugby Shirt (L) *BNWT*","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/Specifiications_medium.png?194\" width=\"290\" height=\"64\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e10\/10 New with tags\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003eAdult's Large\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChest Measurement: \u003c\/strong\u003e42-44 Inches \/ 107-112 CM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer: \u003c\/strong\u003eCanterbury\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black, white \u0026amp; yellow trim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polyester\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasons: \u003c\/strong\u003e2008\/2009 \u0026amp; 2009\/2010\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer: \u003c\/strong\u003eN\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatches:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2vCsnZnTgZg\" height=\"300\" width=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/description_medium.png?194\" width=\"266\" height=\"71\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial Canterbury Newport Gwent Dragons home rugby shirt from the 2008\/09 season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition of this original rugby jersey is 10\/10 – New with tags (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/Background_medium.png?194\" width=\"268\" height=\"68\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe summer of 2008 marked a change in the Dragons recruitment policy to a more antipodean focus. Several new signings included New Zealander Tom Willis who was also appointed captain. The 2008–09 Heineken Cup saw visible signs of encouragement for the region. An opening round defeat of Glasgow at Rodney Parade and two respectable defeats to French giants Toulouse, sandwiched between narrow losses against Bath offered hope of arresting decline at Rodney Parade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomestically in the Celtic League it was a case of same old as consecutive defeats in rearranged matches away at Cardiff Blues and the Ospreys ended any hopes of avoiding finishing as the lowest placed Welsh region and another Heineken Cup play off against Italian opposition. In record appearance holder Adam Black's final game for the side, the Dragons ran out comfortable winners away to Calvisano to secure their place in European rugby's premier tournament for a third season running.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canterbury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51882250054,"sku":"1834","price":39.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/products\/IMG_20170925_132742.jpg?v=1506370462"},{"product_id":"2005-06-newport-gwent-dragons-away-rugby-shirt-m","title":"2005\/06 Newport Gwent Dragons Away Rugby Shirt (M)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"75\" width=\"336\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/0122\/files\/Specifiications_15896efb-7a46-4195-82eb-a9b25e1eaeb8.png?v=1720513391\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e9\u003cspan\u003e\/10 Superb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adult Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChest Measurement: \u003c\/strong\u003e39-41 Inches \/ 99-103 CM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kooga\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour: \u003c\/strong\u003eWhite, gold \u0026amp; red trim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003ePolyester\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasons:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2005\/2006 \u0026amp; 2006\/2007\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer: \u003c\/strong\u003eN\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatches: \u003c\/strong\u003eN\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/O86BkYduTNc\" height=\"450\" width=\"650\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"83\" width=\"314\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/0122\/files\/description_d15e0c0e-732b-40c1-9fe6-e9e75e702484.png?v=1720513450\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial Kooga Newport Gwent Dragons away rugby shirt from the 2005\/06 season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition of this original rugby jersey is 9\/10 – Superb (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"81\" width=\"316\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/0122\/files\/Background_abc7e21f-fa9c-45c7-8e00-082805416f4c.png?v=1720513474\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe region looked to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHarlequins\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebacks coach\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePaul Turner, a Welshman, as their new head coach.Turner would also have to contend with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePercy Montgomery\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereturning to South Africa\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eand Newport stalwart\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRod Snow\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eretiring.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMunster\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSale Sharks\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eproved too strong in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2005-06 Heineken Cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter finishing 8th in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCeltic League, a 24–15 defeat\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOvermach Parma\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein a play-off for a place in the following seasons Heineken cup proved a new low for the region. 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Turner remained, but Wales international\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHal Luscombe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eopted for a move away from the region, joining English Premiership side Harlequins.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kooga","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12361412673621,"sku":"2254","price":49.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/20250611_135652.jpg?v=1749808191"},{"product_id":"2007-08-newport-gwent-dragons-away-rugby-shirt-l-1","title":"2007\/08 Newport Gwent Dragons Away Rugby Shirt (L)","description":"\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/Specifiications_medium.png?194\" width=\"299\" height=\"66\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e9\/10 Superb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003eAdult's Large\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChest Measurement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41-43 Inches \/ 104-109 CM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer: \u003c\/strong\u003eKooga\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour: \u003c\/strong\u003eAmber, black - red - white trim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003ePolyester\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasons:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2007\/2008\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatches:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"450\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Q0ZHkcp8OD0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/description_medium.png?194\" width=\"296\" height=\"79\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial Kooga Newport Gwent Dragons away rugby shirt from the 2007\/08 season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition of this original rugby jersey is 9\/10 – Superb (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/Background_medium.png?194\" width=\"303\" height=\"77\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2007–2008 proved to be another difficult season for the region. Signings such as scrum-half\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAndy Williams\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand flanker\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRichard Parks\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewere not able to help reverse the side's fortunes. The Dragons\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2007-08 Heineken Cup\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecampaign only saw one win against Italian side\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTreviso\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand exiting the Anglo-Welsh Cup in the pool stages for a third year running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween completing a double over\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLlanelli Scarlets\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon 1 January\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto defeating the Ospreys on 6 May,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe Dragons failed to win a Celtic League game. Despite finishing as the lowest-placed Welsh side in the league\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe region qualified for next season's Heineken Cup, without having to play off against Italian opposition due to a failure by the Italian League to finish before a specified date.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kooga","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21235043106901,"sku":"3062","price":29.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/products\/IMG_20220921_125549.jpg?v=1663922883"},{"product_id":"2007-08-newport-gwent-dragons-home-rugby-shirt-s","title":"2007\/08 Newport Gwent Dragons Home Rugby Shirt (S)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/0122\/files\/Specifiications_15896efb-7a46-4195-82eb-a9b25e1eaeb8.png?v=1720513391\" width=\"336\" height=\"75\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e9\/10 Superb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adult Small (loose fitting)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChest Measurement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38-40 Inches \/ 97-101 CM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer: \u003c\/strong\u003eKooga\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black, amber \u0026amp; red trim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polyester\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasons:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2007\/2008\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatches:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"650\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/y47b2hASm_8\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/0122\/files\/description_d15e0c0e-732b-40c1-9fe6-e9e75e702484.png?v=1720513450\" width=\"314\" height=\"83\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial Kooga Newport Gwent Dragons home rugby shirt from the 2007\/08 season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition of this original rugby jersey is 9\/10 – Superb (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/0122\/files\/Background_abc7e21f-fa9c-45c7-8e00-082805416f4c.png?v=1720513474\" width=\"316\" height=\"81\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2007–2008 proved to be another difficult season for the region. Signings such as scrum-half\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAndy Williams\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand flanker\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRichard Parks\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewere not able to help reverse the side's fortunes. The Dragons\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2007-08 Heineken Cup\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecampaign only saw one win against Italian side\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTreviso\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand exiting the Anglo-Welsh Cup in the pool stages for a third year running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween completing a double over\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLlanelli Scarlets\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon 1 January\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto defeating the Ospreys on 6 May,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe Dragons failed to win a Celtic League game. 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A couple of small pulls on front (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"81\" width=\"316\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/0122\/files\/Background_abc7e21f-fa9c-45c7-8e00-082805416f4c.png?v=1720513474\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2009–10 season brought about significant improvements in results, with the Dragons remaining unbeaten at Rodney Parade in the Celtic League until their final home match, a 20–14 loss to Cardiff Blues. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefeat also brought about the end of the Dragons bid to qualify for the inaugural Celtic League play offs. An improved seventh-place finish did, however, mean automatic qualification for the Heineken cup as the third highest finishing Welsh region. 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In April 2011 Edwards was appointed Head Coach on a full-time basis. Lyn Jones was appointed to the role of Director of Rugby in 2013 taking over a lot of on field responsibilities. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe brought with him then Russia Head Coach Kingsley Jones who worked with him as a consultant at London Welsh.\u003csup\u003e \u003c\/sup\u003eEdwards left the Dragons in February 2014 while in June Kingsley Jones was promoted to the role of head coach.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gilbert","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32613464506453,"sku":"5551","price":39.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/products\/IMG_8255_b3d501f8-b328-4a50-9b76-f47ad9e37bc0.jpg?v=1596468008"},{"product_id":"2008-09-newport-gwent-dragons-away-rugby-shirt-xl","title":"2009\/10 Newport Gwent Dragons Away Rugby Shirt (XL)","description":"\u003cimg height=\"77\" width=\"332\" alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/Specifiications_large.png?194\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e8\/10 Excellent. 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An opening round defeat of Glasgow at Rodney Parade and two respectable defeats to French giants Toulouse, sandwiched between narrow losses against Bath offered hope of arresting decline at Rodney Parade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomestically in the Celtic League it was a case of same old as consecutive defeats in rearranged matches away at Cardiff Blues and the Ospreys ended any hopes of avoiding finishing as the lowest placed Welsh region and another Heineken Cup play off against Italian opposition. In record appearance holder Adam Black's final game for the side, the Dragons ran out comfortable winners away to Calvisano to secure their place in European rugby's premier tournament for a third season running.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canterbury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39435644272725,"sku":"6457","price":29.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/products\/IMG_20210625_125609.jpg?v=1624889922"},{"product_id":"2018-19-dragons-rugby-training-shirt-m","title":"2018\/19 Dragons Player Issue Training Shirt (M)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/0122\/files\/Specifiications_15896efb-7a46-4195-82eb-a9b25e1eaeb8.png?v=1720513391\" width=\"350\" height=\"80\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10 Excellent. 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A button missing on the collar. Slight wear to the sponsor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adult XXL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChest Measurement: \u003c\/strong\u003e46-48 Inches \/ 117-122 CM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kooga\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black, red \u0026amp; amber trim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Material: \u003c\/strong\u003ePolyester\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasons:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2005\/2006 \u0026amp; 2006\/2007\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatches: \u003c\/strong\u003eN\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IGdGkEH97r0\" height=\"450\" width=\"650\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/description_large.png?194%20alt=\" width=\"320\" height=\"83\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial Kooga Newport Gwent Dragons home rugby shirt from the 2005\/06 season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition of this original rugby jersey is 8\/10 - Excellent. A button missing on the collar. Slight wear to the sponsor (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/Background_large.png?194%20alt=\" width=\"324\" height=\"84\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe region looked to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHarlequins\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebacks coach\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePaul Turner, a Welshman, as their new head coach.Turner would also have to contend with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePercy Montgomery\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereturning to South Africa\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e and Newport stalwart\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRod Snow\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eretiring.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMunster\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSale Sharks\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eproved too strong in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2005-06 Heineken Cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter finishing 8th in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCeltic League, a 24–15 defeat\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOvermach Parma\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein a play-off for a place in the following seasons Heineken cup proved a new low for the region. Anglo-Welsh Cup wins over\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLeicester Tigers\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand Northampton Saints\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewere the highlights of a tough season. Turner remained, but Wales international\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHal Luscombe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eopted for a move away from the region, joining English Premiership side Harlequins.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kooga","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55168334692728,"sku":"10689","price":34.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/IMG_20250613_120626.jpg?v=1750087396"},{"product_id":"1998-99-newport-rfc-home-rugby-shirt-l","title":"1998\/99 Newport RFC Home Rugby Shirt (L)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"80\" width=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/0122\/files\/Specifiications_15896efb-7a46-4195-82eb-a9b25e1eaeb8.png?v=1720513391\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\/10 Fair. Heavy wear \u0026amp; fading to the front of the collar. A faded unknown signature on the upper chest. A few light bobbles on the lower front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adult Large\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChest Measurement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40-42 Inches \/ 101-106 CM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rossco\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amber \u0026amp; black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polyester\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasons:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1998\/1999\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer: \u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatches:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iJSvwzHHnHs\" height=\"450\" width=\"650\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"83\" width=\"314\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/0122\/files\/description_d15e0c0e-732b-40c1-9fe6-e9e75e702484.png?v=1720513450\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Rossco Newport RFC home rugby shirt from the 1998\/99 season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition of this vintage rugby jersey is 6\/10 - Fair. Heavy wear \u0026amp; fading to the front of the collar. A faded unknown signature on the upper chest. A few light bobbles on the lower front (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"81\" width=\"316\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/0122\/files\/Background_abc7e21f-fa9c-45c7-8e00-082805416f4c.png?v=1720513474\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eAfter rugby turned professional in 1995, Newport initially struggled, being relegated after finishing bottom of the eight-team Welsh Premier Division in 1998, only to be reinstated after Cardiff and Swansea 1998–99 Welsh rugby union rebel season over a dispute with the WRU. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eAfter staying up, Newport then moved to full-time professionalism for the 1999–2000 season with the help of benefactor Tony Brown, who financed marquee signings including former South Africa captain Gary Teichmann. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eThe first game of the season against Cardiff drew a crowd of almost 7,000, the biggest since the visit of the All Blacks in 1989.\u003csup\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eThis was accompanied by a rise in season ticket sales from 700 the previous season to 3,300, with a further increase to 4,000 expected the following year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rossco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55186925388152,"sku":"10762","price":39.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/IMG_20250630_115716.jpg?v=1751362202"},{"product_id":"2010-11-newport-gwent-dragons-home-rugby-shirt-xl","title":"2010\/11 Newport Gwent Dragons Home Rugby Shirt (XL)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"80\" width=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/0122\/files\/Specifiications_15896efb-7a46-4195-82eb-a9b25e1eaeb8.png?v=1720513391\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e9\/10 Superb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adult Extra Large\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChest Measurement: \u003c\/strong\u003e43-45 Inches \/ 109-114 CM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gilbert\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black, red - white - amber trim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Material: \u003c\/strong\u003ePolyester\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasons:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2010\/2011\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatches: \u003c\/strong\u003eN\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-5TT8VvXUcI\" height=\"450\" width=\"650\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"83\" width=\"314\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/0122\/files\/description_d15e0c0e-732b-40c1-9fe6-e9e75e702484.png?v=1720513450\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial Gilbert Newport Gwent Dragons home rugby shirt from the 2010\/11 season.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition of this vintage rugby jersey is 9\/10 – Superb (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"81\" width=\"316\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/0122\/files\/Background_abc7e21f-fa9c-45c7-8e00-082805416f4c.png?v=1720513474\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2009–10 season brought about significant improvements in results, with the Dragons remaining unbeaten at Rodney Parade in the Celtic League until their final home match, a 20–14 loss to Cardiff Blues. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefeat also brought about the end of the Dragons bid to qualify for the inaugural Celtic League play offs. An improved seventh-place finish did, however, mean automatic qualification for the Heineken cup as the third highest finishing Welsh region. Despite coming close to defeating Gloucester away at Kingsholm and a win at home against Glasgow, back to back losses at Biarritz put pay to the Dragons chances of progressing past the group stages of the Heineken Cup for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurner stepped down as Head Coach in February 2011 with Darren Edwards taking over in a caretaker capacity. In March 2011 Edwards led the Dragons to their first Anglo-Welsh Cup semi-final, where they lost to Gloucester. In April 2011 Edwards was appointed Head Coach on a full-time basis.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gilbert","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55386574520696,"sku":"11531","price":29.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/IMG_20250616_120657.jpg?v=1750073270"},{"product_id":"2018-19-dragons-training-shirt-m-1","title":"2018\/19 Dragons Training Shirt (M)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/0122\/files\/Specifiications_15896efb-7a46-4195-82eb-a9b25e1eaeb8.png?v=1720513391\" width=\"350\" height=\"80\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10 Excellent. A few little dot marks on the upper chest, and one on the sleeve. 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A few little dot marks on the upper chest, and one on the sleeve. One small line mark near the lower front hem (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/0122\/files\/Background_abc7e21f-fa9c-45c7-8e00-082805416f4c.png?v=1720513474\" width=\"316\" height=\"81\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn March 2017, following a vote of Newport RFC shareholders, the Welsh Rugby Union agreed to take over the Newport Gwent Dragons in its entirety as part of a deal that also saw the WRU take ownership of the Rodney Parade ground. Following the takeover, Bernard Jackman was appointed head coach, and on 20 June 2017 it was announced that following the takeover of the region by the WRU, the region would be dropping \"Newport Gwent\" from its name with immediate effect, becoming known simply as \"Dragons\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJackman's endured a difficult first season in charge in 2017-18, with the Dragons recording only two wins in the league. Despite recruiting heavily for the 2018-19 campaign, including Wales forwards Ross Moriarty and Richard Hibbard, results did not improve and Jackman was dismissed in 2019 to be replaced by Dean Ryan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VX3","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55394860827000,"sku":"11455","price":29.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/20250923_114759.jpg?v=1759143065"},{"product_id":"2020-21-dragons-home-rugby-shirt-xl","title":"2020\/21 Dragons Home Rugby Shirt (XL)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"80\" width=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/0122\/files\/Specifiications_15896efb-7a46-4195-82eb-a9b25e1eaeb8.png?v=1720513391\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10 Superb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adult Extra Large\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChest Measurement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45-47 Inches \/ 114-119 CM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e VX3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black \u0026amp; charcoal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polyester\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasons:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2020\/2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer: \u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatches:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"650\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IzMTd34OZio\" title=\"3 Minute Highlights: Dragons Rugby v Cardiff Blues | Round 9 | Guinness PRO14 2020\/21\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"83\" width=\"314\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/0122\/files\/description_d15e0c0e-732b-40c1-9fe6-e9e75e702484.png?v=1720513450\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eOfficial VX3 Dragons home short sleeved rugby shirt from the 2020\/21 season. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eThe condition of this classic rugby jersey is 9\/10 - Superb (see photos).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"81\" width=\"316\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/0122\/files\/Background_abc7e21f-fa9c-45c7-8e00-082805416f4c.png?v=1720513474\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eIn 2017 following a vote of Newport RFC shareholders, the Welsh Rugby Union agreed to take over the Newport Gwent Dragons in its entirety as part of a deal that also saw the WRU take ownership of the Rodney Parade ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eAfter the takeover, Bernard Jackman was appointed head coach, and on 20 June 2017 it was announced that, the region would be dropping \"Newport Gwent\" from its name with immediate effect, becoming known simply as \"Dragons\". Jackman's endured a difficult first season in charge in 2017–18, with the Dragons recording only two wins in the league. Despite recruiting heavily for the 2018-19 campaign, including Wales forwards Ross Moriarty and Richard Hibbard, results did not improve and Jackman was dismissed in 2019 to be replaced by Dean Ryan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eDuring the WRU-ownership period, the Dragons signed a large number of English-born players eligible for Wales thanks to parents or grandparents, such as Ross Moriarty, Will Talbot-Davies, Tom Griffiths, Huw Taylor, Nick Tompkins, Joe Maksymiw, Greg Bateman and Will Rowlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eAhead of the 2022–2023 season, the Dragons continued their extensive recruitment drive, including established props Rhodri Jones and Rob Evans, as well as locks Sean Lonsdale and George Nott from the Premiership. JJ Hanrahan joined from Clermont, while two centres; Welsh-qualified Max Clark and New Zealander Sio Tomkinson added further depth. 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