Lewis Evans

MEMORIES: Leading out the Dragons at Judgement Day in 2017

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LEWIS EVANS: My time as a Dragon is over, I'm set for the next step in Hong Kong

LEGEND: Lewis Evans leads out the Dragons on his 200th appearance

LEGEND: Lewis Evans leads out the Dragons on his 200th appearance

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End of an era - Dragons legend Lewis Evans announces retirement in Argus column

BIG EFFORT: Strong defence by the Dragons earned a deserved win against Edinburgh

BIG EFFORT: Strong defence by the Dragons earned a deserved win against Edinburgh

LEWIS EVANS: X-factor moments helping Dragons show defensive steel

BLOW: I captained the Dragons in Bordeaux but my hopes of more starts have been hit by injury

BLOW: I captained the Dragons in Bordeaux but my hopes of more starts have been hit by injury

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LEWIS EVANS: My nightmare season continues after injury on brutal Parade pitch

BACK: After returning to the Dragons side I'm desperate to keep my place

BACK: After returning to the Dragons side I'm desperate to keep my place

Lewis Evans: Dragons are wary of Covid risks away from our training environment

SIDELINED: I haven't played since coming on against Benetton in March

SIDELINED: I haven't played since coming on against Benetton in March

Lack of games making life hard for Dragons' players currently on the outside

IMPRESSIVE: Young Dragons lock Ben Carter stepped up in the friendly against the Scarlets

IMPRESSIVE: Young Dragons lock Ben Carter stepped up in the friendly against the Scarlets

LEWIS EVANS: Dragons' young Bens making an impression after step up to seniors

CHECKED: Lock Joe Davies having his temperature taken before training with the Dragons

CHECKED: Lock Joe Davies having his temperature taken before training with the Dragons

Training ground diligence during pandemic means Dragons can return to action

ALL CHANGE: Things are different at the Dragons’ training base

ALL CHANGE: Things are different at the Dragons’ training base

Hazmat suits, thermometer guns and disinfectant: Lewis Evans gives the lowdown on the Dragons' return to training

TARGET: All of the Dragons squad would love to have an August derby to work towards

TARGET: All of the Dragons squad would love to have an August derby to work towards

Lewis Evans: Dragons squad would love a derby target to end the lockdown grind

ROUTINE: Dragons forward Lewis Evans training at home during lockdown

ROUTINE: Dragons forward Lewis Evans training at home during lockdown

LEWIS EVANS: This is the most challenging routine of my career

SIDELINED: Our game against Benetton will be the last played by the Dragons for quite some time

SIDELINED: Our game against Benetton will be the last played by the Dragons for quite some time

LEWIS EVANS: Training's tough when forced to go it alone in these uncertain times

IMPRESSIVE: Rio Dyer did superbly against the Ospreys last weekend

IMPRESSIVE: Rio Dyer did superbly against the Ospreys last weekend

LEWIS EVANS: Dyer's desire and energy bodes well for future

DERBY DELIGHT: Hopefully we can repeat last year's festive period win against the Ospreys at Rodney Parade

DERBY DELIGHT: Hopefully we can repeat last year's festive period win against the Ospreys at Rodney Parade

LEWIS EVANS: Getting the balance vital when derbies come thick and fast

SIDELINED: I’d love to be going up against Worcester again in Europe

SIDELINED: I’d love to be going up against Worcester again in Europe

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LEWIS EVANS: I'm counting down to being back battling with Dragons' Wales back rowers

TOUGH TEST: It’s always a hard game against Glasgow, who are strong in the tight and dangerous out wide

TOUGH TEST: It’s always a hard game against Glasgow, who are strong in the tight and dangerous out wide

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LEWIS EVANS: We've got to get basics right in Warriors battle

TOUGH OPENER: We lost at Munster but there were some promising signs

TOUGH OPENER: We lost at Munster but there were some promising signs

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LEWIS EVANS: Italian camp can lay foundations for Dragons' season

ATTACKING AIM: Will Talbot-Davies goes over for the Dragons against the Scarlets

ATTACKING AIM: Will Talbot-Davies goes over for the Dragons against the Scarlets

LEWIS EVANS: Nobody is getting carried away but Dragons aim to go on the attack

HARD GRAFT: We've been working hard in pre-season, with a 'nice' return to Merthyr Mawr

HARD GRAFT: We've been working hard in pre-season, with a 'nice' return to Merthyr Mawr

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LEWIS EVANS: Dean Ryan's been a breath of fresh air in longest pre-season

RELIEF: Rhys Patchell's late drop goal was wide and we won for the first time at Judgement Day

RELIEF: Rhys Patchell's late drop goal was wide and we won for the first time at Judgement Day

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LEWIS EVANS: Dragons' Judgement Day win shows what we are capable of

Dragons training in Cape Town ahead of their clash with the Cheetahs

Dragons training in Cape Town ahead of their clash with the Cheetahs

LEWIS EVANS: Coping with altitude is key to ending away streak at Cheetahs

TOUGH TEST: The Kings thrashed us in Port Elizabeth last year and we can’t be as loose

TOUGH TEST: The Kings thrashed us in Port Elizabeth last year and we can’t be as loose

LEWIS EVANS: It's not about fun in the South African sun, we've got a job to do against the Kings

DERBY DAY: It’s always a tough encounter with the Ospreys

DERBY DAY: It’s always a tough encounter with the Ospreys

LEWIS EVANS: Bruises will be earned in bid to double the Ospreys

GLORY: The Dragons Under-18s celebrate their title triumph

GLORY: The Dragons Under-18s celebrate their title triumph

LEWIS EVANS: Young Dragons have reaped rewards of total commitment

TEST DUTY: We are without Hallam Amos and our Wales players for the next few games

TEST DUTY: We are without Hallam Amos and our Wales players for the next few games

LEWIS EVANS: Welsh squads are stretched but we'll keep digging deep

RELIEF: It was great to be able to celebrate a Dragons derby win with Jason Tovey and Tavis Knoyle

RELIEF: It was great to be able to celebrate a Dragons derby win with Jason Tovey and Tavis Knoyle

LEWIS EVANS: Dragons helped us to be singing after winning a derby again

BIG COLLISIONS: Dragons flanker Ollie Griffiths puts a hit in on Northampton's Tom Wood in the October clash at Rodney Parade

BIG COLLISIONS: Dragons flanker Ollie Griffiths puts a hit in on Northampton's Tom Wood in the October clash at Rodney Parade

LEWIS EVANS: We have to stand up to the Saints' heavyweights

DEFENSIVE WORK: We need to shore up our defence to turn around our fortunes

DEFENSIVE WORK: We need to shore up our defence to turn around our fortunes

LEWIS EVANS: Training ground work can help us make case for the defence

FORMIDABLE FOES: It’s always a tough clash when we take on Ulster, home or away

FORMIDABLE FOES: It’s always a tough clash when we take on Ulster, home or away

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LEWIS EVANS: Rapid start is essential in Belfast after frustration against Saints

CHANGE IN ROLE: I'll have even more lineout work to do when moving to the second row in Romania

CHANGE IN ROLE: I'll have even more lineout work to do when moving to the second row in Romania

LEWIS EVANS: We have to keep heavy Romanians on the move

BOOTS BACK ON: After doing some coaching while suffering with a knee niggle I am back in the Dragons side for Glasgow tomorrow

BOOTS BACK ON: After doing some coaching while suffering with a knee niggle I am back in the Dragons side for Glasgow tomorrow

LEWIS EVANS: The boots are back on for Glasgow after Celtic Cup coaching experience

JACKAL KING: Nic Cudd carrying hard against Gloucester in pre-season, yet it’s at the breakdown where he really comes into his own

JACKAL KING: Nic Cudd carrying hard against Gloucester in pre-season, yet it’s at the breakdown where he really comes into his own

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LEWIS EVANS: Return of 'The Clamp' a timely boost for Dublin

EXPLOSIVE: It's vital to get Ollie Griffiths on the charge with ball in hand

EXPLOSIVE: It's vital to get Ollie Griffiths on the charge with ball in hand

LEWIS EVANS: Back row balance key as we bid for a flying start

END OF SEASON: Our game at Zebre was my last of an injury-hit season

END OF SEASON: Our game at Zebre was my last of an injury-hit season

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LEWIS EVANS: I'm glad to see the back of a season on the sidelines

BRIGHT SPARKS: Centre Connor Edwards, pictured scoring, and flanker Taine Basham, on the floor, were superb in Treviso

BRIGHT SPARKS: Centre Connor Edwards, pictured scoring, and flanker Taine Basham, on the floor, were superb in Treviso

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LEWIS EVANS: We can turn devastation in Treviso to joy at Zebre

BIG IMPACT: Our captain Cory Hill has grown with Wales

BIG IMPACT: Our captain Cory Hill has grown with Wales

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LEWIS EVANS: We are determined to finish with a flourish

ESCAPING THE SNOW: Our first activity in Port Elizabeth was a dip in the sea to recover from the travel to South Africa

ESCAPING THE SNOW: Our first activity in Port Elizabeth was a dip in the sea to recover from the travel to South Africa

LEWIS EVANS: Escape the SA sun a timely one, but we need the win

27.10.17 - Ospreys v Dragons - Guinness PRO14 - Keelan Giles of Ospreys is tackled by Lewis Evans of Dragons..

27.10.17 - Ospreys v Dragons - Guinness PRO14 - Keelan Giles of Ospreys is tackled by Lewis Evans of Dragons..

LEWIS EVANS: I can’t wait to get back out at Rodney Parade

TOUGH NUT: James Thomas will be a formidable opponent in the wrestling ring

TOUGH NUT: James Thomas will be a formidable opponent in the wrestling ring

LEWIS EVANS: I'm ready to wrestle as return to action gets closer

FRENCH TEST: The Dragons pushed Montpellier hard in 2016

FRENCH TEST: The Dragons pushed Montpellier hard in 2016

LEWIS EVANS: Stopping the French at source is always a must

HIGHLIGHT: I love the festive derbies with the Blues, especially when we win like the success in Cardiff three years ago

HIGHLIGHT: I love the festive derbies with the Blues, especially when we win like the success in Cardiff three years ago

LEWIS EVANS: I’d prefer not to have a guilt-free Christmas Day ahead of big derby battles

FRUSTRATING: I face another spell on the sidelines after rupturing my pec on my comeback at the Ospreys

FRUSTRATING: I face another spell on the sidelines after rupturing my pec on my comeback at the Ospreys

LEWIS EVANS: I’ll stay positive despite more injury frustration

GOOD TO BE BACK: It was good to prove my fitness with the Dragons Premiership Select against Jersey. Picture: christinsleyphotography.co.uk

GOOD TO BE BACK: It was good to prove my fitness with the Dragons Premiership Select against Jersey. Picture: christinsleyphotography.co.uk

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LEWIS EVANS: It’s great to feel that pre-match buzz again ahead of Ospreys derby

DERBY AIM: After missing the Cardiff Blues game I am desperate to play against the Ospreys

DERBY AIM: After missing the Cardiff Blues game I am desperate to play against the Ospreys

LEWIS EVANS: I’m hungry for games now that injury frustration is over

PROSPECT: Lennon Greggains is one of our youngsters to get a taste of pro rugby

PROSPECT: Lennon Greggains is one of our youngsters to get a taste of pro rugby

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LEWIS EVANS: Steep learning curve will help our talented young Dragons

FRUSTRATING: I'm gutted to be out of action but I've got to be patient on the comeback trail

FRUSTRATING: I'm gutted to be out of action but I've got to be patient on the comeback trail

LEWIS EVANS: Patience is a virtue for us frustrated players on the sidelines

INSIGHT: My good friend Adam Hughes will be giving the backs' viewpoint in the Argus this season

INSIGHT: My good friend Adam Hughes will be giving the backs' viewpoint in the Argus this season

LEWIS EVANS: Exciting times ahead after summer changes

HOME SWEET HOME: It's great that I will be running out again at Rodney Parade next season - and we are determined to enjoy a better campaign

HOME SWEET HOME: It's great that I will be running out again at Rodney Parade next season - and we are determined to enjoy a better campaign

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LEWIS EVANS: WRU deal must fire us up to make big strides at Rodney Parade

LEADING THE CHARGE: Centre Sam Beard has been encouraging us to have a go in attack

LEADING THE CHARGE: Centre Sam Beard has been encouraging us to have a go in attack

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LEWIS EVANS: We’ll clock up the miles in bid for a strong finish

FINISHING STRAIGHT: Hopefully Sam Beard will have a happy return to Edinburgh in a Dragons win tonight

FINISHING STRAIGHT: Hopefully Sam Beard will have a happy return to Edinburgh in a Dragons win tonight

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LEWIS EVANS: We’re switched on and ready for final furlong

TOUGH BATTLE: We were disappointed to lose to the Scarlets but proud of battling for a bonus point

TOUGH BATTLE: We were disappointed to lose to the Scarlets but proud of battling for a bonus point

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LEWIS EVANS: Consistency is key after Principality Stadium resistance

BIG OCCASION: We are all looking forward to clashing with the Scarlets at Principality Stadium again

BIG OCCASION: We are all looking forward to clashing with the Scarlets at Principality Stadium again

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Judgement Day always a step up in intensity

TOUGH TEST: We didn't have things easy against Zebre earlier in the season

TOUGH TEST: We didn't have things easy against Zebre earlier in the season

LEWIS EVANS:Connacht’s loss shows Zebre deserve respect

MILESTONE: It was great to lead out the team at Rodney Parade on my 200th Dragons appearance, it's just a shame we couldn't get the win

MILESTONE: It was great to lead out the team at Rodney Parade on my 200th Dragons appearance, it's just a shame we couldn't get the win

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LEWIS EVANS: Hopefully Newport and the Dragons will prosper at Rodney Parade

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