Newport Gwent Dragons victory against Conancht at Rodney Parade sure them break their long losing streak.

Connacht came out fighting but were unable to convert any opportunities they had into points.

The Dragons began to take control of the game and following a lineout, spun the pack and Colin Charvis crossed the line to score the opening try.

An effortless penalty put the Dragons further in the lead followed on 51 minutes by another try this time from the young centre Gareth Maule. Converted by Thomas the Dragons lead was extended to 18 points.

The Dragons crossed the line again after some good work from Gareth Baber who fed Richard Fussell the pass to race to the line.

An unlucky night for Connacht saw them penalized again when John Muldoon was sin-binned for an illegality in the ruck.