Dragons RFC

7 - 47

Full Time

Bulls

Bulls vs Dragons RFC

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee Sam Grove-White has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

Conversion

David Kriel converts the try.

80'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Bulls is finished off by Sergeal Petersen

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sergeal Petersen bursts through to advance the Bulls attack.

79'

Spellbinding play by Embrose Papier is finished off with a try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mpilo Gumede bursts through to advance the Bulls attack.

77'

Sergeal Petersen comes on.

77'

Harold Vorster comes off.

77'

Conversion

David Kriel has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

Devon Williams goes on their own for a try.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Devon Williams bursts through to advance the Bulls attack.

76'

Conversion

David Kriel has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

Marco van Staden scores the try from close range.

73'

Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Ruan Vermaak getting some game time.

73'

Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Ruan Nortje being replaced.

73'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Harri Ackerman getting some game time.

73'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Fetuli Paea being replaced.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Harold Vorster took full advantage.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Rio Dyer took full advantage.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Fine Inisi took full advantage.

66'

Bulls make a substitution with Paul de Wet coming on.

65'

Bulls make a substitution with Sergeal Petersen coming off.

65'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Huw Anderson coming on.

65'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Tinus de Beer coming off.

65'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Thomas Young coming on.

65'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Harry Beddall coming off.

65'

Bulls sub Mpilo Gumede comes onto the field.

60'

Elrigh Louw departs for Bulls.

60'

Bulls sub Willie le Roux comes onto the field.

60'

Handre Pollard departs for Bulls.

60'

Matthew Screech comes on for Dragons RFC.

57'

Levi Douglas leaves the field.

57'

Harry Beddall comes on for Dragons RFC.

57'

Thomas Young leaves the field.

57'

Morgan Lloyd comes on for Dragons RFC.

57'

Niall Armstrong leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Handre Pollard kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Marco van Staden from scoring as they record the try for Bulls.

56'

Jan-Hendrik Wessels comes on.

53'

Gerhard Steenekamp comes off.

53'

Mornay Smith comes on.

53'

Francois Klopper comes off.

53'

Marco van Staden comes on.

53'

Johan Grobbelaar comes off.

53'

Rhodri Jones comes on.

50'

Wyn Jones comes off.

50'

Oli Burrows comes on.

50'

Elliot Dee comes off.

50'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Dillon Lewis getting some game time.

48'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Chris Coleman being replaced.

48'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Young getting some game time.

45'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Harry Beddall being replaced.

45'

Conversion

Handre Pollard adds the two points for Bulls.

44'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Marcell Coetzee dots the ball down from close range.

43'

Bulls make a substitution with Sergeal Petersen coming on.

40'

Bulls make a substitution with Canan Moodie coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

41'

Bulls go for goal with Handre Pollard taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

37'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Bulls as Johan Grobbelaar goes over.

36'

Fabulous play by Bulls has led to Johan Grobbelaar being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Handre Pollard hits the right post with their penalty attempt.

34'

Trouble here as Gerhard Steenekamp breaches the defence.

31'

Conversion

Cai Evans makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Dragons RFC is finished off by Fine Inisi

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Fine Inisi bursts through to advance the Dragons RFC attack.

22'

That's a great try assist by Jared Rosser.

22'

Conversion

Handre Pollard converts the try.

10'

Try

Embrose Papier scores the try from close range.

10'

We are underway as the referee Sam Grove-White blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Dragons RFC v Bulls 
  
 Round 15 
  
 Fri 17th April 2026, 11:45am PDT 
  
 Rodney Parade 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Sam Grove-White

Points Flow Chart

Bulls win +40

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

73%

18%

Possession Last 10 min

82%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Kriel

80'

7 - 47

Petersen

79'

7 - 45

Kriel

77'

7 - 40

Williams

76'

7 - 38

Kriel

74'

7 - 33

van Staden

73'

7 - 31

Pollard

57'

7 - 26

van Staden

56'

7 - 24

Pollard

44'

7 - 19

Coetzee

43'

7 - 17

Half Time

Grobbelaar

36'

7 - 12

Evans

7 - 7

23'

Inisi

5 - 7

22'

Pollard

10'

0 - 7

Papier

10'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Dragons RFC

Bulls

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Defence Profile

Dragons RFC

Bulls

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

38%

48%

3-6 secs

35%

40%

6+ secs

27%

12%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

61'

66'

69'

70'

72'

Dragons RFC

Bulls

Dragons RFC vs Bulls Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Dragons RFC face off against Bulls in United Rugby Championship Round 15 on Fri 17th April 2026 at Rodney Parade. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:45 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 20:45 SAST on SuperSport, 06:45 NZST on URC TV in New Zealand, 04:45 AEST on URC TV in Australia and 11:45 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Bulls won the last encounter but Bulls are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 7 places in the league table with Bulls in 8th and Dragons RFC in 15th as such Bulls are favourites on paper.

Dragons RFC vs Bulls Squads

The official squads for Dragons RFC vs Bulls will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.