Dragons have parted company with head coach Dai Flanagan by mutual agreement with assistant Filo Tiatia taking over on an interim basis.

The Newport-based region said the departure was with immediate effect.

Dragons added: “The decision has been mutually agreed by all parties following extensive discussions regarding the club’s performance and future direction.”

Flanagan leaves with Dragons the lowest-placed of Wales United Rugby Championship (URC) teams – they are 15th with only Zebre below them having won once and lost six times this season.