Coach Paul Turner believes the Dragons have stabilised as a region

Turner joined the Dragons at the start of the 2005/6 season, replacing Chris Anderson in the Rodney Parade hot seat.

Newbridge man Turner said: "It has been a hard but enjoyable two seasons and I have pledged my future with the region to take the squad forward.

"Anybody who has met me will know that I am passionate about Gwent rugby."

Forwards coach Jones is the longest established of the three coaches, having been an ever-present figure since the start of regional rugby.

There is a future here as the Dragons continue to grow Dragons coach Paul Turner

Rees coached the Newport team playing in the Welsh Premiership before stepping up to regional level, and is enjoying success as the coach of the Wales Under-20 side.

Turner, a talented fly-half who won three Wales caps during his playing career, believes the region is set for better things.

The Dragons failed to qualify for the Heineken Cup this season, but have impressed in Europe in the second tier Challenge Cup competition and are going well in the Magners League.

"We are aware we are in a results business but feel we have improved in areas such as the strength of our squad and our academy structure is paying dividends," Turner added.

"When I came to the region it was well recorded that it lacked stability in terms of coaching and I feel over the last 18 months we've come to terms with that and created some much-needed stability.

"The crucial thing in me re-signing was that it is a job I enjoy and I can see that there is a future here as the Dragons continue to grow and develop as a region.