Colin Charvis

Charvis named in Dragons squad

icWales (Free subscription) | 10/10/2008

DRAGONS Coach Paul Turner has named Colin Charvis in the team to face Glasgow Warriors for the Heineken Cup opener at Rodney Parade.

Turner praises rampant Dragons pack

icWales (Free subscription) | yesterday

... penalty, with the scores level at 17-17, to kick for the corner and set up the five-pointer.A Colin Charvis try on 62 minutes put the Dragons in sight of a bonus point, but they were always wary of the Warriors, who crossed again with skipper Alastair Kellock adding to Evans’ earlier touchdown.The Dragons have now won their last four matches in all competitions after being widely...

‘Cool hand’ Luke gives his all

icWales (Free subscription) | yesterday

They had arrived in Gwent full of confidence and expectation after winning at Rodney Parade in the Magners League on the opening day of the season. But their feted back-row of Johnnie Beattie, John Barclay and Kelly Brown lost the battle for control of the collision zone against former Wales captain Colin Charvis, Evans and Joe Bearman.

Newport Gwent Dragons 32 Glasgow 22: Lineen banking on warrior spirit of his Scots

Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | yesterday

... the scores. The Dragons stretched their lead thanks to close-range tries by Wyatt and veteran Colin Charvis. Glasgow skipper Ally Kellock barged his way over from close range in similar fashion, but the result was sealed when Arlidge slotted a drop goal to extend the lead to 10 points with injury time running out.Scorers: Dragons: Tries – Wyatt (2), Charvis. Pens – Arlidge...

Glasgow produce 'appalling' display to surrender lead at Newport Dragons

The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 10/12/2008

... stopped just short of a try bonus point, Wyatt ending with two touchdowns and veteran flanker Colin Charvis contributing one. At the finish, the major difference on the scoreboard was made by Dragons fly-half James Arlidge, who provided 17 points with three penalties, two dropped goals and a conversion. Lineen refused to mince his words at the end. "That was, individually, an appalling...

Hotshot Arlidge puts the boot in to Warriors

icWales (Free subscription) | 10/12/2008

... the return of Brown, Glasgow centre Max Evans dodged his way to the try-line. Outside-half Colin Gregor converted, but now there was no stopping the Dragons.Former Pontypridd and Celtic Warriors flyer Wyatt slid over for his second try, while ex-Wales captain Colin Charvis stuck his head down and proved unstoppable following a line-out peel.Arlidge converted veteran flanker...

Dragons off to flying start in Heineken Cup

icWales (Free subscription) | 10/11/2008

... Cup clash.Right-wing Gareth Wyatt bagged two tries with former Wales captain and veteran flanker Colin Charvis getting the other.Dragons were 10 points down after 19 minutes but fully deserved victory - their fourth in a row in all competitions.The lead changed hands three times in all before the Gwent region pulled away.Glasgow's tries came from Samoa right-wing Lome Fa'atu, centre...

Dragons off to Cup flier as Arlidge makes Glasgow pay

Daily Mail online | Sport (Free subscription) | 10/11/2008

Dragons off to Cup flier as Arlidge makes Glasgow pay Last updated at 5:36 PM on 11th October 2008Newport Gwent Dragons 32 Glasgow Warriors 22Newport Gwent Dragons got their Heineken Cup campaign off to a great start to beating the battling Glasgow Warriors.The boot of home fly-half James Arlidge proved the difference as both teams ran in three tries - the Dragons through Gareth Wyatt (two) and Colin...

Arlidge's boot seals the deal for Dragons

icWales (Free subscription) | 10/11/2008

The boot of home fly-half James Arlidge proved the difference as both teams ran in three tries – the Dragons through Gareth Wyatt (two) and Colin Charvis, while Lome Fa’atau, Max Evans and Alastair Kellock crossed for the visitors.

Dragons snuff out Glasgow

Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 10/11/2008

The Dragons got their Heineken Cup campaign off to a flying start by recording a battling 32-22 victory over Glasgow Warriors at Rodney Parade on Saturday.The boot of home fly-half James Arlidge proved the difference as both teams ran in three tries - the Dragons through Gareth Wyatt (two) and Colin Charvis, while Lome Fa'atau, Max Evans and Alastair Kellock crossed for the visitors....

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Dragons off to a flyer

Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 10/11/2008

The boot of home fly-half James Arlidge proved the difference as both teams ran in three tries - the Dragons through Gareth Wyatt (two) and Colin Charvis, while Lome Fa'atau, Max Evans and Alastair Kellock crossed for the visitors.

Dragons keep Turner happy

icWales (Free subscription) | 10/11/2008

... blocks out there again.Wing Gareth Wyatt scored two tries for the Dragons and veteran flanker Colin Charvis another – while wing Lome Fa’atau, centre Max Evans and captain Alastair Kellock were on the board for Glasgow.But Lineen did not mince his words as he tore into his side’s inability to at least gain a losing bonus point from their trip to Wales.The Kiwi coach said: “We were...

Heineken Cup roundup Sale Dragons Blues and Leinster win

The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 10/11/2008

... the difference as both teams ran in three tries - the Dragons through Gareth Wyatt (two) and Colin Charvis, while Lome Fa'atau, Max Evans and Alastair Kellock crossed for the visitors. Glasgow suffered a major blow before kick-off when Scotland international Dan Parks was ruled out after failing to recover from a twisted knee suffered in training over a week ago. From the start, it...

Willis hails the comeback kid

icWales (Free subscription) | 10/09/2008

COLIN CHARVIS’ return to action has been hailed as a huge Heineken Cup boost by his delighted Dragons team-mates.

Heineken Cup preview: Pool Five

Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 10/09/2008

... up and be counted over the next few months and that includes their player/coach. Former Wales man Colin Charvis will surely be saving himself for the so-called big games this term and with a performance à la his Newcastle Anglo-Welsh effort, he and the Dragons could spring a couple of HEC surprises?! Toulouse: Without doubt Byron Kelleher was the standout performer in the Top 14 last...