Dean Ryan's absence at Rodney Parade prompted an awkward TV interview with Dragons head coach Dai Flanagan, who said he was unable to answer questions about whether director of rugby Ryan still held his role.
Reports claiming Ryan had left his position surfaced on Friday, just days after he publicly questioned the talent in the squad containing players he had signed over the summer following their opening-round United Rugby Championship 44-6 defeat to Edinburgh.
The Dragons hierarchy has provided no comment so far on those reports, but all signs point to Ryan having left the building after three years with his bosses unable to confirm anything until legal matters are finalised.
