Bristol Set To Use Newport Stadium
English rugby union clubs Bristol is set to play at Newport Gwent Dragons’ Rodney Parade ground for the next two seasons.
The Guinness Premiership side’s Memorial Stadium is being redeveloped and it is understood that the Welsh Rugby Union has approved the idea to use the Dragons’ stadium.
The move is likely to be confirmed today and if it goes ahead Bristol will play their home games primarily on Sundays.
If there are no hitches Bristol will play their last final home match at the Memorial Stadium against Worcester on Saturday.
Bristol City Council approved plans for the £36m redevelopment which will turn Bristol’s ground into an 18,500 all-seater stadium in April.
The new ground will include student flats, a hotel and gym and will be shared between Bristol Rugby and Bristol Rovers Football Club.
While the rugby club seems to be on the verge of playing their games in Wales as part of a cross-border move, Rovers are in discussion with Swindon Town and Yeovil Town about playing at either of their grounds.
Rodney Parade is also due to be redeveloped from 2009 onward but the Dragons have been assured they don’t need to vacate their ground while the £40m facelift takes place.
