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Last Updated: Wednesday, 6 December 2006, 14:42 GMT
Dragons release Stewart from club
Shane Stewart
Stewart has made just one competitive Dragons appearance
Newport Gwent Dragons have parted company with centre Shane Stewart, who joined last summer from Ulster.

The New Zealand-born 28-year-old has had little chance to shine in his short time at Rodney Parade.

He played in pre-season friendlies against a Gwent Premiership XV and the Cornish Pirates, and came on once from the bench against Ulster.

The emergence of young centres Ashley Smith and Gareth Maule has been cited as a reason for Stewart's release.

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