European Highlights: Newport Gwent Dragons vs Sale Sharks
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A strong first half performance by the Newport Gwent Dragons secured a 30-12 home win over the Sale Sharks. The hosts ran in three tries in the first forty to lead 17-0 at the break. Sale fought back in the second half through two tries of their own, but Newport crossed for the bonus point try with five minutes remaining to ensure a strong start to their European Rugby Challenge Cup campaign.