Dragons RFC

24 - 29

Full Time

Cardiff Rugby

Cardiff Rugby vs Dragons RFC

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

80'

Conversion

Jarrod Evans converts the try.

80'

Try

Cardiff Rugby are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Corey Domachowski picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

79'

Spellbinding play by Tomos Williams is finished off with a try.

79'

The penalty goal is on its way from Ben Thomas but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

75'

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

74'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Rhodri Williams being replaced.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Mason Grady took full advantage.

74'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Sean Lonsdale getting some game time.

71'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Harrison Keddie being replaced.

71'

Penalty Goal

JJ Hanrahan has kicked a penalty goal.

71'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Ellis Jenkins coming on.

66'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Thomas Young coming off.

66'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Corey Domachowski coming on.

66'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Rhys Carré coming off.

66'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Lloyd Williams coming on.

66'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Theo Cabango coming off.

66'

Conversion

The Dragons RFC supporters go wild as JJ Hanrahan successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

The Dragons RFC pack has powered over for Harrison Keddie to score the try.

64'

Dragons RFC sub Sio Tomkinson comes onto the field.

60'

Jack Dixon departs for Dragons RFC.

60'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Jarrod Evans kicks the penalty goal.

60'

Seb Davies comes on for Cardiff Rugby.

57'

Rory Thornton leaves the field.

57'

Matthew Screech comes on for Dragons RFC.

57'

Joseph Davies leaves the field.

57'

Penalty Goal

JJ Hanrahan adds the points for Dragons RFC.

57'

Mason Grady comes on for Cardiff Rugby.

55'

Josh Adams leaves the field.

55'

What a run here by Aaron Wainwright as they get over the gainline!

54'

What a run here by Aaron Wainwright as they get over the gainline!

53'

Lloyd Fairbrother comes on.

52'

Chris Coleman comes off.

52'

Aki Seiuli comes on.

52'

Rhodri Jones comes off.

52'

Jarrod Evans has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

52'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Tomos Williams to score the try.

51'

Josh Adams sets up the try.

51'

What a run here by Josh Adams as they get over the gainline!

51'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Cardiff Rugby sub Will Davies-King comes onto the field.

40'

Dimitri Arhip departs for Cardiff Rugby.

40'

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

40'

Dragons RFC go for goal with JJ Hanrahan taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

39'

Try

Incisive passing by Dragons RFC is finished off by Rio Dyer, as they goes over for the try.

38'

Fabulous play by Dragons RFC has led to Rio Dyer being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

That's a great try assist by Steffan Hughes.

38'

Fabulous play by Dragons RFC has led to Ashton Hewitt being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Conversion

Jarrod Evans does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

Incisive passing by Cardiff Rugby is finished off by Josh Adams, as they goes over for the try.

34'

Owen Lane sets up the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Cardiff Rugby has led to Owen Lane being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Conversion

Jarrod Evans does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Jarrod Evans comes on for Cardiff Rugby.

32'

Rhys Priestland leaves the field.

32'

Try

Silky skills by Cardiff Rugby ends with a try for Tomos Williams.

32'

Trouble here as Tomos Williams breaches the defence.

32'

Rhys Carré sets up the try.

32'

Trouble here as Rhys Carré breaches the defence.

30'

Trouble here as Owen Lane breaches the defence.

30'

Trouble here as Rio Dyer breaches the defence.

28'

Jack Dixon comes on.

25'

Brodie Coghlan comes off.

25'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as JJ Hanrahan kicks the penalty goal.

25'

Penalty Goal

JJ Hanrahan adds the points for Dragons RFC.

21'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Brodie Coghlan coming on.

18'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Jack Dixon coming off.

18'

Yellow Card

Bradley Roberts (Dragons RFC) is shown a yellow card

15'

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

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Ashton Hewitt took full advantage.

Rhys Priestland steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

The defensive line has been broken as Josh Adams goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Ashton Hewitt goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Dragons RFC v Cardiff Rugby 
  
 Round 10 
  
 Mon 26th December 2022, 08:15am CST 
  
 Rodney Parade

Points Flow Chart

Cardiff Rugby win +5

Time in lead

Mins in lead

24%

% Of Game In Lead

53%

14%

Possession Last 10 min

86%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Evans

80'

24 - 29

Domachowski

79'

24 - 27

Hanrahan

24 - 22

71'

Hanrahan

21 - 22

65'

Keddie

19 - 22

64'

Evans

60'

14 - 22

Hanrahan

14 - 19

57'

Williams

51'

11 - 19

Half Time

Dyer

11 - 14

38'

Evans

35'

6 - 14

Adams

34'

6 - 12

Evans

32'

6 - 7

Williams

32'

6 - 5

Hanrahan

6 - 0

25'

Hanrahan

3 - 0

21'

Roberts

0 - 0

15'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.2

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Dragons RFC vs Cardiff Rugby Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Dragons RFC face off against Cardiff Rugby in United Rugby Championship Round 10 on Mon 26th December 2022 at Rodney Parade. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:15. In South Africa it’s at 16:15 SAST, 03:15 NZST in New Zealand, 01:15 AEST in Australia and 06:15 EST in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 5 places in the league table with Cardiff Rugby in 10th and Dragons RFC in 15th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Dragons RFC vs Cardiff Rugby Squads

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