Former Wales captain Colin Charvis joined ahead of the 2006-07 season with the Dragons progressed into a European Challenge Cup semi-final, where they lost comfortably to ASM Clermont Auvergne.
The 2009-10 season brought about significant improvements in results, with the Dragons remaining unbeaten at Rodney Parade in the Celtic League until their final home match, a 20-14 loss to Cardiff Blues [REF].