DRAGONS AIM TO DISPLAY A UNITED FRONT

THE Dragons’ chief executive travelled to their preseason friendly at Hartpury University RFC on the official supporters’ bus as a show of solidarity amid the ongoing uncertainty in Welsh rugby.

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Last week the Dragons hit out at the Welsh Rugby Union’s plans to cut the number of professional sides down to two, declaring that “Welsh rugby deserves better”.

They also added that the governing body’s plans “simply don’t add up”

Chief executive Rhys Blumberg travelled with supporters to Hartpury, while co-owner David Buttress was also present at the game in Gloucestershire as the Dragons ran out 45-12 winners.

“It was the perfect opportunity for me to represent the board on the bus and get under the skin of what supporters are thinking ahead of the season,’ Blumberg told BBC Wales.

“As a club we made a very clear statement about where we stand.

“We have demonstrated our commitment to the Dragons and Gwent rugby, that’s why we are here to show that we are right behind the team.”

The Dragons met with the WRU last Tuesday to discuss the plans, with the Ospreys and Cardiff meeting with the governing body on Thursday.