Dragons RFC prop Rhodri Jones has signed a new contract extension to continue his long-term commitment to the Men of Gwent.
Former Wales international Jones – who has won 24 caps for his country – joined Dragons ahead of the 2022/23 campaign and has become a key figure in the front row.
The 33-year-old, who has also represented Llandovery, Carmarthen Quins, Scarlets, and Ospreys, has so far made a total of 37 appearances for Dragons.
Jones made 13 appearances in his first season with Dragons, earning a Wales call-up and three more caps under Wayne Pivac.
Jones has played on both sides of the scrum and was an ever-present last season, making 19 appearances.
“It is great that Rhodri has decided to continue playing for Dragons RFC,” said Forwards Coach Sam Hobbs.
“As a Welsh international he brings crucial experience to a young forward pack and has made a big impact in his first couple of seasons here with his work rate and set-piece experience before being unlucky with injury.
“We look forward to him finishing this season well and kicking on next season competing with an exciting group of front rowers.”
“I’ve really enjoyed my time with Dragons and felt like I was playing my best rugby last season,” said Jones.
“This season I haven’t been able to play as much as I would have liked due to injury but I’m looking forward to pushing hard towards the end of the season.
“I’m excited to continue working with Filo and the other coaches as we look ahead to next season.”
Mae’n bleser i ni gyhoeddi bod y prop Rhodri Jones wedi arwyddo estyniad i’w gytundeb gyda’r clwb.
Symudodd Jones i’r Dreigiau yn haf 2022 ar ôl chwarae i’r Scarlets a’r Gweilch, ynghyd â Llanymddyfri, Cwins Caerfyrddin, tîm Cymru dan ugain a thîm cyntaf Cymru.
Chwaraeodd Jones hefyd i dîm dan 16 ac 18 Cymru ac enillodd Jones ei 24ain gap i dîm hŷn ei wlad yn Hydref 2022 yn erbyn Awstralia yn Stadiwm Principality.
Fe wnaeth y prop, 33, chwarae bron pob gem llynedd gydag 19 o ymddangosiadau i’r clwb dros y tymor.
“Rwy wedi gwir mwynhau fy amser gyda’r Dreigiau a theimlais fy mod yn chwarae fy rygbi gorau'r llynedd,” dywedodd Jones.
“Tymor yma dwi ddim wedi chwarae gymaint a bydden i ‘di eisiau oherwydd anafiadau ond dwi’n edrych ymlaen at wthio’n galed at ddiwedd y flwyddyn.
“Rwy’n awyddus i barhau i weithio gyda Filo a’r hyfforddwyr eraill wrth i ni edrych ymlaen at dymor nesaf.”
I’ve really enjoyed my time with Dragons and felt like I was playing my best rugby last season...
