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Full-back Anderson signs new long-term Dragons deal

Full-back Anderson signs new long-term Dragons deal

BBC News18-03-2025
Full-back Huw Anderson has signed a new long-term deal with Dragons.The 20-year-old, who also plays on the wing, made his debut for the region in 2023 and has played in eight games this season scoring two tries.He scored a stunning solo try against Newcastle on his first start for the region in the European Challenge Cup in November and also crossed against Scarlets on New Year's Day.Head Coach Filo Tiatia said: "Huw has enjoyed a breakthrough season for us and has worked very hard to earn his opportunity and now cement his place in the side."He is one of a number of talented homegrown players we can build the team around in the years to come and I'm sure our fans share our excitement that he has agreed a long-term contract to continue his development with us."
Caerphilly-born Anderson signed his first Dragons academy contract in 2023 and has impressed on duty for Pontypridd in the Welsh Championship and Super Rygbi Cymru.Although named in Wales age-grade squad for the 2023 U20 World Rugby Championship he did not get any game time in South Africa, eventually making his Wales U20s debut in 2024 U20 Six Nations, during which he scored a try against Scotland.
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