Bernard Jackman leaves Dragons – report

Head coach Bernard Jackman has parted company with the Dragons after just 18 months in the role at the Rodney Parade-based outfit, according to reports.

The former Ireland hooker signed a three-year deal ahead of the 2017/18 season but only won two games in the PRO14 during that campaign.

They have improved slightly in 2018/19, securing three victories in the opening 10 encounters, but it was not enough for the ex-Grenoble boss to remain in charge.

With Ross Moriarty and Richard Hibbard among those to join in the off-season, expectations were higher going into the league, but they reside in sixth place in Conference B.

The Welsh region have also faltered in Europe and were beaten heavily by Northampton Saints at the weekend, leaving them third in Challenge Cup Pool 1.