Lock Matthew Screech made his Dragons debut in 2013

Lock Matthew Screech will close in on Lewis Evans as Dragons' record appearance holder after signing a new contract.

The 33-year-old has agreed fresh terms on what the Rodney Parade club call a "multi-year deal".

Screech has played 212 games for Dragons over two spells with the club, a tally that only Evans can beat with his 236 appearances.

"I remember hoping for one game for the Dragons during a pre-season trial," said the lock, who has won two caps.