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Pro12: Coach Kingsley Jones joins Newport Gwent Dragons

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Kingsley Jones and Lyn Jones

Former Wales captain Kingsley Jones has joined Newport Gwent Dragons as an assistant coach to new boss Lyn Jones.

Russia coach Kingsley Jones also backed up Lyn Jones at London Welsh in the Aviva Premiership in the 2012-13 season.

"I want to help to develop the youngsters in the team to and push the Dragons up the table," said Kingsley.

The news comes in the wake of fly-half

Former Cross Keys, Pontypridd, Ebbw Vale, Gloucester, Worcester and Doncaster open-side flanker Kingsley Jones added: "It's an exciting challenge for me to be able to coach in Wales and I am looking forward to taking it on."

Director of rugby Lyn Jones said: "I thoroughly enjoyed working alongside Kingsley last season at London Welsh.

"He delivered what was asked and more, becoming very popular with the squad.

"Kingsley will assist with all skill and technique development with the squad, then specialise on forward play, as we build a happy and positive environment."

Team manager Robert Beale also expressed the Dragons' gratitude to Russia for allowing their head coach to be involved at Rodney Parade.

"We are very grateful to the Russian Union," said Beale.

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  • Comment posted by Paul, at 14:35 24 Jun 2013

    4 - 'Sense and Reason'?. It would appear that you have little of either!

  • Comment posted by JohnnyWAL, at 15:25 24 Jun 2013

    @8 apart from SA last year? The headline 'Wales beat defending champions to reach final' not hint that NZ were no lnger champions concidering they were playing against England? Nice attempt at coming across as a keen, well informed rugby fan. Sure you'll get another chance soon though, keep trying.

  • Comment posted by PUGH-THE-SPECIAL-ONE, at 13:57 24 Jun 2013

    Good to see some positive news coming the way of the Dragons

  • Comment posted by Shifter, at 20:29 24 Jun 2013

    Got to say I'm a bit gutted about this news. I was hoping that once Phil 'look at the positives' Davies had done the inevitable and screwed up at the Blues, we could look to appoint Kingsley as coach. Congrats Dragons you're onto a winner there!

  • Comment posted by simonutrecht, at 20:02 24 Jun 2013

    Very happy to see both back in welsh rugby, I'm sure I would have loved to be coached by Lyn Jones, class act, glad he's back. Good luck Dragons.

  • Comment posted by U15759439, at 17:04 24 Jun 2013

    Re: 8. Anglophone. "... England have won the U20 world championship! The first team to have ousted NZ from that role.".

    South Africa won it in 2012.

    Re: Kingsley Jones. Good appointment for The Dragons. They're slowly but surely becoming quite the force on paper, especially with Tovey rejoining them as well. Could be a very interesting season.

  • Comment posted by Owain ap Gruffudd, at 15:37 24 Jun 2013

    @8. Anglophone

    Good to see the BBC are keeping their focus on Welsh rugby, despite the Lions taking main stage. I am sure you will get a fair but of BBC Wales exposure at Bath,with your Welsh stars drawing the crowds. Also this is coming up, may make Scrum V ?

    Newport Gwent Dragons v Bath Rugby – Friday 23rd August

    Has to be worth a trip over the bridge, £6.20 for the bridge toll. ;-)

  • Comment posted by OspreyRM, at 14:50 24 Jun 2013

    Excellent news for the Dragons. Hopefully they can build now with Lyn and Kingsley. Tovey coming back is a win for them as well.

  • Comment posted by U11743023, at 14:21 24 Jun 2013

    with all the positives coming out of RP fans down there must be really excited.
    Good acquisitions on the playing side and two top notch coaches to bring them and the bright young things from the U20's through.
    futures bright.

  • Comment posted by Owain ap Gruffudd, at 13:56 24 Jun 2013

    Lyn Jones continues to build and deveop his staff around him at the Dragons. Good news for the region, and good news for Welsh rugby. Let's hope this region can push on next season, after having a difficult time.

  • Comment posted by JohnnyWAL, at 13:49 24 Jun 2013

    This is no surprise at all. Both Dragons and Blues have bright futures if they can hold on to their youngsters. Future Welsh stars Dixon, Amos and I Jones at the Dragons played massive parts in Wales U20s, Kingsley and Lynn could turn this side in to a competitive team in the next couple of years

  • Comment posted by Julian, at 21:33 24 Jun 2013

    As a Dragons fan since their inception, this is good news. I only hope Kingsley and Lyn are given time to make their mark on the club because consistency is the key. The Dragons have made some good signings over the summer. Admittedly some of them are in the autumn of their careers but there is a mix of experience and youth and there is more depth to the squad which helps. It all bodes well.

  • Comment posted by elinorlam4, at 09:35 26 Jun 2013

    two excellent appointments for the Dragons, not sure why we get comments by non Welsh on here, nothing stopping them of course.

  • Comment posted by cockney-scarlet, at 23:33 25 Jun 2013

    Good stuff - Jones / K Jones in and Tovey returning,

    Always been a fan of the youth talent regime at the Dragons - think this management combo can only be good... as for KEEPING the talent the Dragons invest time and effort in - over to you WRU (oh no - you're busy worrying about the 'Lion's share' of the cash from a Lions' tour - in the middle of... a Lions' tour... nuff said)

  • Comment posted by JohnnyWAL, at 15:37 25 Jun 2013

    @14 I am a Blues fan and I think this is a good thing. Scarlets have kicked on a gear last couple of seasons leaving the Blues behind. Hopefully more competition from the Dragons will improve both sides, hoping it is a good thing for Welsh rugby. Dragons and Blues both have very young squads, both have bright futures.

    @8 When did I say I though you were a Kiwi? :s

  • Comment posted by U15757745, at 13:06 25 Jun 2013

    Yeah Kingsley Jones is a good choice for the Gwent Dragons he will fetch in steel in the forwards , i like the Dragons hope they o well .

  • Comment posted by TARW, at 12:56 25 Jun 2013

    @18
    No one cares what you think pal jog off you dont have to read it
    @13
    Dont you just love it when so called rugby know alls cant even get their facts right

  • Comment posted by mattgwynlloyd, at 12:52 25 Jun 2013

    Two shrewd signings by the Dragons, both men have coached at the highest level and to be honest bring charisma to the game in Wales. That is what we need, excitement on and off the field. Exciting times for a region that is making the headlines for the right reasons this Summer.

  • Comment posted by U15766734, at 19:37 24 Jun 2013

    this is great news for the dragons. hopefully they can hold onto their star players from now on. a few more additions to the squad and they'll compete for sure. I can see players wanting to head there now these two are in charge

  • Comment posted by U15422076, at 17:39 24 Jun 2013

    This is all very bad news for the Cardiff Blues

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