Today's rugby headlines as Wales star issues public apology and Ross Moriarty impresses in Six Nations trial

These are your rugby headlines on Saturday, January 29.

Dragons and Wales star Elliot Dee has publicly apologised after he was shown a red card for a shoulder to the head of Benetton's Joaquin Riera in the 13-13 draw at Rodney Parade on Friday night.

With the game tied and the clock in the red, Dee flew into a ruck head first which left referee Andrew Brace with little choice.

It was a reckless clearout which will now dent Dee's Six Nations hopes. An audible groan was let out when commentator Gareth Rhys Owen saw the incident on replay.

Brace, in conversation with his TMO, said the incident was "clearly avoidable" and that giving the red card was "no other option".

Following the match, Dee took to social media to apologise to his opponent and back the referee's call.

He wrote: "Sorry to the @BenettonRugby player whose head I made contact with at the end, was not my intention, I was just looking to clear out, glad you're okay! I owe you a beer.

"Spot on call from the ref, I take full responsibility and should have been more accurate!"

Luckily for the Dragons, Benetton were unable to capitalise on Dee's misdemeanour, with outside-half Tomas Albornoz missing the resulting penalty.

Josh Navidi, James Hook and Ryan Jones have paid tribute to Jamie Roberts as he leaves Welsh rugby for Australia.

Roberts announced earlier this week that he was swapping the Dragons for the Sydney-based Waratahs and New South Wales.

His career in Welsh, English and European rugby, as well as on the international scene for Wales and the Lions, saw Roberts hit great heights in his sport.

Now heading Down Under for personal reasons, the trio waxed lyrical about Roberts the man and player live on air.

Navidi said: "Nice guy, on and off the field. It