The Newport Gwent Dragons are a professional rugby union team based in Newport, Wales. They compete in the United Rugby Championship and the European Rugby Challenge Cup. Established in 2003, the team represents the region of Gwent and plays its home matches at the Rodney Parade stadium. The Dragons are one of the four professional teams in Wales and have a strong focus on developing local talent. They aim to promote rugby in the region while competing at a high level. The team's colors are black and red, reflecting their identity and connection to the local community.