A breakthrough competition for the younger talent within the region's squad, the LV= Cup gives the next generation of the men of Gwent an opportunity to shine on the regional stage.
After on opening round at home the Dragons will travel away from home to take on Harlequins, then they will travel back to Wales to take on fellow welsh region Ospreys at Liberty Stadium.
Round 4 will see the men of Gwent welcome London Welsh to Rodney Parade in February.
2014-15 Pools
Pool 1
Saracens
Bath Rugby
Gloucester Rugby
Newport Gwent Dragons
Pool 2
Northampton Saints
Sale Sharks
London Irish
Cardiff Blues
Pool 3
Leicester Tigers
London Wasps
Newcastle Falcons
Scarlets
Pool 4
Harlequins
Exeter Chiefs
London Welsh
Ospreys
Teams in Pool 1 play teams in Pool 4; teams in Pool 2 play teams in Pool 3
2014/15 LV= Cup fixtures
Round 1 – 31 October / 01/02 November*
Newport Gwent Dragons v Exeter Chiefs
Round 2 – 07/08/09 November
Harlequins v Newport Gwent Dragons
Round 3 – 30/31 January/01 February
Ospreys v Newport Gwent Dragons
Round 4 – 06/07/08 February
Newport Gwent Dragons v London Welsh
Semi Finals – 13/14/15 March
LV= Cup Final - 22 March (venue to be confirmed).
*Note from RFU on LV= Cup Round 1 fixture clash with GUINNESS PRO12 Round 7: "The WRU is currently in negotiations with the regions regarding the Participation Agreement for the upcoming season. Once those negotiations have concluded, they will address the potential clash for Welsh clubs in Round 1 of the LV= Cup, the dates of which were agreed by all LV= Cup stakeholders back in April 2014."
