|  | Last Updated: Thursday, 17 February, 2005, 12:35 GMT |
Owen agrees new deal with Dragons |  Owen is strongly tipped for a Lions tour place this summer | Wales number eight Michael Owen has signed a new three-year contract to remain with Newport Gwent Dragons. Former international prop Chris Anthony will stay on for a further two years, while lock Ian Gough and back Nathan Brew are in contract negotiations. Dragons chief executive Andy Marinos said: "Obviously Owen is a pretty significant signing for us. "He has new and innovative ideas and is the type of guy who will be the nucleus of the Dragons for the next few years."
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