In recent news, Angus O’Brien, a Dragons back, has extended his contract with the team for multiple years. This move comes as a continuation of other players like Aaron Wainwright, Rio Dyer, Taine Basham, and Matthew Screech who have also signed new contracts at Rodney Parade. Although O’Brien has only played four games this season due to injury, he remains an important figure within the squad according to head coach Dai Flanagan.
Flanagan expressed that O’Brien’s absence on the field has been felt this season and praised his leadership qualities. Despite facing a tough season personally due to injury, O’Brien is determined to recover and get back on the field to continue showcasing his talents. Looking ahead to playing more games and reaching a milestone of a century of matches soon, O’Brien is excited about what the future holds. With his focus on recovery and the support of the fans, O’Brien is eager to contribute to the team’s success in the upcoming years.
As a former Wales Under-20 international who came through the Dragons academy system and made 70 appearances for the region before briefly joining the Scarlets in 2018, O’Brien returned to Rodney Parade in 2022. He was named the Dragons player of the season at the end of the 2022-23 campaign. Despite missing most of the 2023-
