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The regional team were formed on 1 April 2003, following an agreement between Ebbw Vale RFC and Newport RFC to form one of five regional rugby entities. [3] Fundamental disagreements between the clubs [4] saw a period of arbitration, led by the then Welsh Rugby Union chief executive David Moffett, which recommended the name "Gwent Dragons".
James Thomas (born 17 August 1990, Newport, Wales) is a Welsh rugby union player. A Number 8 forward, he has represented Wales at Under-18 and Under-20 level. Thomas played for Blackwood RFC, Ebbw Vale RFC, the Newport Gwent Dragons Under-20 regional team and Newport RFC.
In June 2021, Westwood signed a Dragons academy contract, and was allocated to Ebbw Vale RFC for the 2021–22 Indigo Group Premiership. [3] [4] In 2023, Westwood made his debut for Newport RFC. [5] Westwood also attended Cardiff Metropolitan University, and played for their rugby team in the BUCS Super Rugby league. [6]
Ashton Hewitt (born 20 November 1994) is a Welsh rugby union player who plays as a wing for the Dragons regional team, having previously played for Cross Keys RFC and Newport RFC. He is a Wales under-20 international. Hewitt made his Dragons debut in an LV Cup match against the Scarlets on 8 November 2013.
Oliver Griffiths (born 23 March 1995) is a former Welsh rugby union player who played for the Dragons regional team as a flanker. Griffiths made his debut for the Newport Gwent Dragons regional team in 2014 having previously played for the Dragons academy, Cross Keys RFC and Newport RFC. Griffiths was made Newport RFC’s youngest ever captain.
Patrick James Handley Leach (born 18 July 1985) is a rugby union player for Newport RFC and the Newport Gwent Dragons regional team. He usually plays at centre, but he has also played at fullback. Born in St Asaph, Flintshire, Leach began his career with Colwyn Bay RFC and joined Orrell RUFC after leaving school.
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Newport, Wales: Height: 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) Weight: 106 kg (234 lb) Rugby union career; ... Young was named in the Dragons academy squad for the 2021–22 season. [2]