GLASGOW wilted in the heat of Rodney Parade as the Dragons' fire extinguished their unbeaten start to the Magners League.
Sean Lineen's Warriors arrived in Wales brimming with confidence after brilliant wins over champions Munster and the Scarlets at Firhill.
But the coach's gamble in resting a host of his frontline stars backfired big time as the hosts took the lead after just two minutes.
Stand-off James Arlidge took advantage of defensive indecision and he darted in for an opportunist try and kicked the extras.
A Dan Parks strike reduced the lead but Jason Tovey went over after a flowing move and Arlidge again converted.
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NG Dragons 30 Glasgow 19
NG Dragons 30 Glasgow 19
