Dean Ryan credits Wales prop Cerys Hale's passion for Dragons age-grade women's initiative

Dragons boss Dean Ryan says Wales prop Cerys Hale has been a driving force in the setting up of a women's development academy at the region.

Ryan says Hale's saying 'Why does a girl from Gwent have a different opportunity from a girl from Gloucester?' struck a chord with him.

Ryan says the Dragons will strive to create the best environment for Dragons' women's age-grade programme with Hale at its helm.