DRAGONS MATCH DAY COLLECTIONS
In support of Local & National charities, the Dragons provide the opportunity to perform a collection at each home match of the season. This offer proves very popular as it enables valuable funds to be raised. The collectors also receive up to a dozen complimentary tickets to watch the match after their efforts in collecting.
To apply for a collection please contact Community Manager, Mike Sage via email on mike.sage@rodneyparadeltd.com
CHARITY COLLECTIONS FOR SEASON 2012/2013
Fixture Date Charity Amount Collected Grand Total
London Irish 17th Aug St. David's Foundation £128.00 £ 128.00
Zebre 31st Aug Tenovus £481.00 £ 609.00
Blues 15th Sept Dragons Choir £521.00 £1,130.00
Edinburgh 28th Sept Ieuan the Lion Fund £486.54 £1,616.54
Bayonne 20th Oct Stroke Assocaition £173.00 £1,789.54
Ulster 26th Oct Llamau £206.00 £1,995.54
Northampton 18th Nov Camp Africa £338.00
Connacht 23rd Nov Grow a Grav
Mogliano 16th Dec Age Cymru
Ospreys 31st Dec Mothers in Africa
Wasps 18th Jan Sparkle
Ospreys 26th Jan St Anne's Hospice £247.13
Treviso 8th Feb Newport/Gwent Samaritans
Glasgow 15th Feb City of Newport gym
Leinster 1st March Dragons Choir
Scarlets 30th March at the Millenium Stadium
Munster 19th April Cystic Fibrosis
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CHARITY NEWS:
MATCH DAY COLLECTION: DRAGONS V EXETER
Dear Mike,
On Sunday 18th December, two Welsh Guardsmen and members of Newport and Uskmouth Rotarians made a bucket collection at Rodney Parade, the proceeds of which are being donated to Welsh Guards Afghanistan Appeal.
The night’s donation from fans and supporters amounted to £550.00.
Will you please make them aware how humbled and grateful the Regiment is for your empathy and support.
Warmest Regards,
Chris Beynon – Rugby & Appeal Hon Secretary.
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Welsh Warriors Battle it out in the Home of Welsh Rugby.
The night before the hallowed turf was ripped up and taken away the home of Welsh Rugby was treated to one last flurry of passion and excitement as the two top teams in army rugby battled it out.
On Friday 23rd September, the Millennium Stadium played host to 2nd Battalion The Royal Welsh as they took on 1st Battalion Welsh Guards in a friendly match, which showcased some of the superb talent our Welsh forces have on the rugby field.2 Royal Welsh came down the famous tunnel with all the spirit of the dragon and quickly took the lead with some excellent handling skills and swift running, scoring two tries in quick succession. A third well worked try before half time saw the Welsh Warriors run in comfortable leaders at half time. The Welsh Guards fought hard and dug deep, despite the ferocious Royal Welsh tackling, replying late in the 2nd half with two tries to make the final score 19 -12 to 2 Royal Welsh.
Both sides proved worthy of stepping into one of the best sporting arenas in the world and all players relished the sense of occasion and honour. It seems a fitting reward to those who show bravery off the field as they fight a different kind of battle on foreign soil, with very different dangers. Over 1,300 faithful followers cheered on our heroes and donations on the gate for an armed forces charity look to top £4000, with one man happily handing over £60 saying ‘that’s the price I would pay to see an international and I see this as nothing less’.2 Royal Welsh hope to make this an annual event inviting the top army teams to take on the Welsh Warriors, and prove that the welsh rugby spirit is very much alive and kicking in Army rugby.
All in all the evening proved a fitting tribute to our welsh soldiers, heroes on and off the field.
