Dragons are back on home soil when they face Zebre Rugby at Rodney Parade on Saturday afternoon (kick-off 5.15pm) as the Men of Gwent aim to repeat the win they secured in Italy earlier this season.
Dean Ryan’s men stormed to a 52-28 win when the teams met in Parma in October – ending a four-and-a-half year wait for an away win in emphatic fashion by piling up the points against 14-man Zebre.
However, the Italians welcome back a number of internationals for the latest tussle and Dragons will need to produce a polished home show – without a number of players on international duty with Wales - to claim the points.
Did you know?
- Dragons have won their last two matches, both in the European Challenge Cup, at home to Castres and away to Enisei but in the Guinness PRO14 their two victories this season were at today’s opponents Zebre in round 2 and at home to Glasgow Warriors in round 4.
- Zebre have not won outside of Italy in Guinness PRO14 since a trip to Connacht in February 2018, whilst their only previous victory in Wales was at Cardiff Blues in September 2013.
- Dragons have won their last two matches against Zebre and all six against them played at Rodney Parade.
Tickets remain on sale by clicking HERE or from the Ticket Office right until kick-off on the day! Early Bird prices end at midnight.
Here is what is happening on matchday....
WATCH THE BAA BAAS GAME
We will be showing the Wales versus Barbarians game in Rodney’s Bar ahead of the action - so you can enjoy a double dose of rugby!
Rodney’s Bar will open from 2pm ahead of the kick-off at Principality Stadium at 2.45pm. Entrance is via Gate 6 off Corporation Road and only those with a valid match ticket to the Zebre fixture will be able to gain access.
GUARD OF HONOUR (supported by Wilko: The home of family value)
We will be welcome youngsters, coaches and parents from Whiteheads, Penallta, Talywain, Abergavenny and Cwmbran rugby clubs for our Guard of honour. Give them a big cheer as they enter the field of play to welcome both teams onto the pitch.
CHARITY COLLECTION
The match day collection will be for Newport Mind, our local mental health charity who are here to make sure anyone with a mental health problem has somewhere to turn to for advice and support - helping more than 2,500 people each year. Please give generously.
LIVE MUSIC IN FANZONE
Performing after the game in the Fanzone will be CoDA – a three-piece rock covers bad who play tight, loose, hard and soulful songs from T-Rex to Oasis and Stereophonics to Scissor Sisters. Join them for a boogie after the game.
MATCH PARTNERS
A warm welcome to everyone for the game, and we'd also like to specially thank Match Sponsor, GP Shipping, and Match Ball Sponsor, iParts4U. Thank you for your support.
CLUB SHOP
We have a fantastic range of offers in the Club Shop at Rodney Parade as we continue to celebrate Black Friday! We are offering 25% off and a FREE gift with every 19/20 replica purchase. And there is 25% off 19/20 Leisurewear! Offer ends on Cyber Monday! Pop in to see the wide range of new items in store.
CASHLESS STADIUM
Supporters are reminded that all Rodney Parade bars will be cashless for the 2019/20 season - with only card or mobile payment now accepted. Rodney Parade is striving to deliver the best possible fan experience at our iconic home, so starting from today’s double-header with Scarlets, bars within the stadium will no longer accept cash. The venue has operated cashless payment since the start of the season for away football supporters travelling to Rodney Parade and this is now being rolled out across the stadium. All major contactless debit and credit cards will be accepted, with chip and pin applying for purchases over £30. Mobile payments, including Apple Pay and Google Pay will also be able to be used.
Tickets remain on sale NOW from the Ticket Office on 01633 674990 at Rodney Parade and online by clicking HERE
Buy today to take advantage of Early Bird discounts that run until midnight tonight (Friday).
