Rejuvenated Dragons aim for final European hurdle
The Dragons rugby team, historically struggling with poor results, are experiencing a resurgence under head coach Filo Tiatia and have reached the Challenge Cup semi-finals for the first time since 2015. They will face Montpellier, the same team that defeated them a decade ago, aiming to reach their first European final. Despite still having a losing record overall, the Dragons have shown significant improvement, including key away wins and a stronger performance in tight matches.
- ▪The Dragons have won seven games this season, their most since the 2019-20 campaign.
- ▪They achieved their first away league win in the URC in four years and secured three consecutive away victories, a rare feat in recent years.
- ▪Former Dragons wing Ashton Hewitt praised the team's progress, calling the semi-final appearance a positive moment for Welsh rugby.
- ▪Co-captain Ben Carter noted a shift in confidence, with the team now able to win close games they previously lost.
- ▪Head coach Filo Tiatia, credited with the team's turnaround, previously served as defence coach before taking over the head role in the 2024-25 season.
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Rejuvenated Dragons aim for final European hurdleImage source, Huw Evans Picture AgencyImage caption, Three of seven wins for Dragons this season have been away victories ByGareth GriffithsBBC Sport WalesPublished20 minutes ago'Did the Dragons lose?' That is an account name on X that posts after every Dragons game with the answer a simple yes or no.Last season the answer was 'yes' in all but one league game with 17 out of 18 defeats but this campaign there have been some memorable 'no's, including in Europe.Filo Tiatia's improved side are preparing to travel to face Montpellier in the Challenge Cup semi-finals on Sunday (12:30 BST), looking to make the final for the first time in their history.The Rodney Parade club reached the last four of Europe's second tier tournament in 2007, 2015…
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