Five reasons to be positive about the Dragons despite another nightmare season in the United Rugby Championship.

They’ve been putting in the grind in the pre-season. Now the Capras four underage teams get to channel their hard work into ...

But they were no match for the hosts as Francke Horn (two), Sam Francis, Ruan Venter (two ... Joe Davies, George Nott, Ryan Woodman, Shane Lewis-Hughes, Taine Basham ...

Upfront George Nott partners Joe Davies at lock while Rodrigo ... Edwill van der Merwel; Sam Francis, Morne van den Berg; Juan Schoeman, PJ Botha, Asenathi Ntlabakanye, Etienne Oosthuizen, Darrien ...

Sam Francis and Will Reed exchanged early penalties ... Chris Coleman, Joe Davies, George Nott, Ryan Woodman, Shane Lewis-Hughes, Taine Basham. Replacements: Brodie Coghlan, Dylan Kelleher ...

The side was stronger than last week with props Dom Nott and Kyle Loan returning ... but main line out jumper James Emerson was absent. Sam Woods started at number ten allowing Michael Hall ...

Defeat leaves them to concentrate on their battle with Zebre Parma to avoid finishing bottom of the United Rugby Championship ... penalties racking up before Sam Francis settled for opening ...

New Zealand lock Sam Darry will miss the entire Super Rugby season after suffering a shoulder injury at training in a blow for the Blues' title defence. The 24-year-old will require surgery on his ...

Sam Darry (right) has suffered a right shoulder injury during a Blues training session and will likely require surgery. Photo / Getty Images The Blues’ Super Rugby Pacific title defence has ...

Feb 5 (Reuters) - New Zealand lock Sam Darry will miss the entire Super Rugby season after suffering a shoulder injury at training in a blow for the Blues' title defence. The 24-year-old will ...