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FlashBack | Dragons Euro Debut 15 Years Ago

Dragons tonight celebrate 15 years since the region's first European game - with a number of former players attending the game this evening to remember the clash with Ulster following regionalisation.

Martyn Bicknell | 19/10/2018

The Dragons breathed fire on their Heineken Cup debut to thwart Ulster in a gripping clash at Rodney Parade, winning 24-15 on that occasion in December 2003.

South African Percy Montgomery making his first apperance following a six-month ban, scored the winning try while Ben Breeze touched down for a first half effort. 

Rival fly-halves Lee Jarvis and David Humphreys staged a goal-kicking duel, which the Ulsterman edged, but ultimately the Dragons' forward power swung the game as they continually disrupted Ulster's set piece.

Match Day Teams, 7 December 2003 v Ulster 

Starting XV: Percy Montgomery, Nathan Brew, Hal Luscombe, Steve Winn, Ben Breeze, Lee Jarvis, Gareth Baber, Adam Black, Steve Jones, Chris Anthony, Ian Gough, Peter Sidoli, Jamie Ringer, Jason Forster (c), Ross Beattie

Replacements: Paul Young, Rod Snow,  Michael Owen, Rhys Oakley, Sione Tu'ipulotu, Andy Marinos, Gerald Arasa

Starting XV: Bryn Cunningham, Jimmy Topping, Ryan Constable, Paul Steinmetz, Tyrone Howe, David Humphreys, Neil Doak, Robbie Kempson, Matt Sexton, Simon Best, Rown Frost, Gary Longwel, Andy Ward (c), Neil Best, Roger Wilson

Replacements: Paul Shields, Rod Moore, Mat Mustchin, Tony McWhirter, Kieran Campbell, Adam Larkin, Shane Stewart 

Dragons ambassador Jason Forster will host a table of former players at the game tonight.

Get your match programme for a match report of that game in 2003, along with exclusive interview with Elliot Dee, tonight's cover star, a catch up with Jarryd Sage, plus insight from Bernard Jackman and South Wales Argus' rugby writer Chris Kirwan, along with all the latest news from the Men of Gwent.

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