The Speakeasy Bench: 

Our mission is to place a Speakeasy bench in every community sports venue in the world.

Sport has the undeniable power to not only enhance lives but save lives too. We’re not supposed to know everything that goes on inside our heads, being curious helps us to identify where we belong, and understand what our clubhouse, looks & feels like.

That’s where the Speakeasy bench comes in.

Each bench will have a QR code, that once scanned, takes you directly to your online clubhouse, where you can access amongst other things, free well-being resources for you and your teammates. There is a story behind how each bench is built, and now is the time to tell your story.

Check out our mission below:

Dragons Community programme: 

The dragons community team are doing some truly brilliant things across Newport and Gwent as a whole.

The team engage with a wide array of

Mental Health in Rugby: 

TACKLING MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH DRAGONS COMMUNITY AND OUR PARTNERS

Dragons Community aims to tackle mental health throughout its Community and Inclusion provisions with the support of key partners and agencies.

No one should have to face Mental Health problems alone, so mental health is at the heart of our work to raise awareness and promote understanding of mental health.

Dragons support listen up, speak up:

Listen Up, Speak Up.

We’re supporting #ListenUpSpeakUp from the NSPCC, helping adults know where to go for support and how to speak up for children who need it, so all of us can play a part in preventing child abuse.

Whether or not children are a big part of your everyday life, the NSPCC is encouraging adults to take 10 minutes to learn:

• What to look out for when a child needs help.
• The steps to take if you’re concerned about a child.
• Where to go if you, or someone you know, needs support.

Take 10 minutes to help a child HERE

Women’s & Girls Rugby:

The WRU Hubs are girls only rugby environments, with age groups ranging from U9s up to U18s. This friendly, non-competitive and welcoming space allows girls to try rugby and develop their skills with a range of formats from tag, touch and contact.

Hub rugby is based in the Spring/Summer months which allows light evenings for training, more rugby being played and more time for BBQs and family get togethers! The Hubs aim is to give every girl a positive rugby experience and give them a format of the game in which they can enjoy and thrive!

As the Welsh Rugby Union believe there is a Jersey for All!

There are four amazing hubs located in the Dragons region: The Jesters, Chargers, Knights and Arrows. So come and try our game!

CLICK HERE to find out more

Outreach and Inclusive rugby

Dragons are continually looking at alternative Outreach Rugby provision to widen the rugby landscape and to engage with rugby enthusiasts from all walks of life.

We are aiming to provide a diverse range of opportunities, so everyone can enjoy playing or learning through various forms of the game #JerseyForAll.

Through the vehicle of our provisions, we endeavour to positively impact on people’s lives within our region.

Dragons Education: 

Using the power of Rugby as the catalyst to inspire and educate our regional youngsters is important to us at the Dragons Community.

We aim to provide inspiring opportunities to raise aspirations, whilst also reaching out to young people who may be disenfranchised and/or lack motivation towards mainstream education.

Dragons Phoenix:

The Homeless Rugby Team is a walking/touch rugby team made up homeless or previously homeless people and was established in the 2015/16 season. The team has gone from strength to strength, providing many memorable moments and we are very proud of this provision.

In consultation with our players, coaches & partners, we have re-branded to ‘Dragons Phoenix’, which takes away the stigma of the name ‘Homelessness’ from our participants now that they are playing regular fixtures.

Wheelchair Rugby:

Wheelchair rugby is fast-paced, high-octane, highly addictive and the only full-contact Paralympic sport, it is open to men and women with a physical impairment and paraplegics.

Train, play, make new friends and keep fit in this great team environment. Be a part of the Dragons Wheelchair Rugby team and bring your fire.

For further information contact Karen Burgess on [email protected]

On X @Dragonswcr 

Walking Rugby:

Walking Rugby, supported by ABUHB and sponsored by Centerprise International, takes place every week at the home of the Dragons.

As our Walking Rugby provision continues to expand, we are exploring opportunities to run satellite centres in our communities.

#JerseyForAll #WalkandTalk #MentalHealth

Dragons Equality: 

Dragons RFC celebrates equality, diversity, respect and inclusion. We place huge importance on tolerance and equal opportunities for all.

We are committed to confronting and eliminating discrimination whether by reason of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status or civil partnership, ability or disability, pregnancy and maternity.

Rugby is for everyone. It belongs to, and should be enjoyed by, anyone who wants to participate in it, whether that is as a player, official, member of staff or spectator

Dragons Autism support: 

Dragons RFC launched a brand-new Autism provision within our Community department in October 2021.

The new provision takes place indoors at Risca Rugby Club for children aged 5-16 every Wednesday from 5pm-6pm.

The sessions will be run by fully qualified and experienced autism rugby coaches and will be filled with fun engaging activities that include mini games and soft play.

Dragons Visually Impaired:

Our Visually impaired provision takes place indoors at Risca Rugby Club every Wednesday from 5pm-6pm, alongside our autism support programme.

For further information contact Karen Burgess on [email protected]

Sporting Memories:

The Dragons Community have partnered with Centerprise International to drive forward our Sporting Memories Wales initiative, using the power of sport to engage with people living with dementia, depression or are socially isolated.

Sporting Memories Wales work with communities and organisations to promote the mental and physical wellbeing of people over 50.

Military & Veterans support:

The Dragons are proud to support their military and veteran family with ticket initiatives at our Dragons RFC matches at Rodney Parade to enjoy the match day atmosphere.

For more information on the Military & Veteran Support offered at Dragons RFC email [email protected]