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Dragons RFC: Dai Flanagan second URC coach axed after just six games

Dragon's Head Coach Dai Flanagan (Photo by Bob Bradford - CameraSport via Getty Images)

Dragons RFC has confirmed the departure of head coach Dai Flanagan – effective immediately – following a ‘mutual agreement’ after discussions on the club’s performance and future direction.

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Flanagan’s exit follows Munster’s dismissal last week of head coach Graham Rowntree after the first block of URC fixtures.

Flanagan had taken over the reigns following the sacking of Dean Ryan two seasons ago.

Flanagan joined the club in June 2022 and led rugby operations for the past two seasons, including the start of the current 2024/25 campaign. Filo Tiatia has been appointed as interim head coach.

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    A statement reads: “Dragons RFC can today confirm the departure of Dai Flanagan from his role as Head Coach with immediate effect.

    “The decision has been mutually agreed by all parties following extensive discussions regarding the club’s performance and future direction.

    “After first joining the club in June 2022, Flanagan has taken sole charge of rugby operations for the last two seasons and into the start of the 2024/25 campaign.

    “We thank Dai for his contribution, professionalism, and dedication to Dragons RFC throughout his time at the club and wish him and his family well for the future.

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    “Filo Tiatia will now take charge of the team as Interim Head Coach, supported by the current coaching staff.

    “Dragons RFC will make further announcements on the coaching team going forward in due course.”

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    Tom 37 minutes ago
    No definites, but which Wales players could still make Lions squad?

    Williams, Faletau, Lake, Morgan are the only ones who have a chance. None of them are guaranteed but I'd imagine they'll pick Williams and Morgan who could get in on merit and will likely be favoured for inclusivity.


    Williams is fighting it out with Ben White for 3rd slot behind JGP and Mitchell.

    Morgan is up against JVDF, Earl, Curry, Curry, Willis for 4 flanker slots. Morgan is a fantastic player but a huge call to leave any of those boys at home given how much Wales struggled at the breakdown against England. He's by no means solely responsible for that but it will be fresh in the minds of the selectors. Given the amount of hybrid players emerging and the inclination for a 6-2 split, they may be able to find room for a 5th flanker in the squad. In which case may be Ben Curry who misses out or Willis might be excluded given we have such depth in the players who have chosen to play for clubs this side of the channel.


    Lake and Faletau are good enough but I'd be surprised if Faletau gets picked over Conan and Lake would be up against Cowan-Dickie which I can't see happening. Blair Murray is probably 4th in the 15 pecking order behind Kinghorn, Heenan, Marcus Smith. He may be a better 15 than Smith but Smith brings versatility so would be ahead of him. Since Smith may go on tour as a 10/15 hybrid, they would already have 3 fullbacks in the squad so Murray won't make it, good player though.


    Nicky Smith and Dafydd Jenkins clutching at straws.

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