Exeter back on the attack from the kick off, earning another penalty off the scrum. Sweeney goes down the line and it's Exeter's line out just outside the Dragons' 22.

TRY! Exeter open the scoring here with Adam Hughes scoring his first of the day. The centre recovered the ball from a loose Dragons pass and ran in the try from just inside the Dragons' half. Sweeney adds the extras.

Good defense by Exeter as they force the turnover. Chiefs' put in to the scrum.

Early penalty to the home side and Jones goes down the line. Dragons line out.

Kick off! Dorian Jones gets us underway here at Rodney Parade.

Good afternoon and welcome to Ultimate Rugby's live coverage of today's LV Cup encounter as Newport Gwent Dragons welcome Exeter Chiefs to the Rodney Parade. After successfully qualifying for the Challenge Cup, Dragons will look to further their campaign in the LV Cup also with a win today. Dragons have won one and lost one of their 2 opening games of this tournament. Similarly, Exeter have qualified for the knockout stages of the Challenge cup, topping their group, and will look to keep their streak rolling in the LV Cup after winning their 2 opening games. Stay tuned for live updates as we await kick off.