Cardiff Rugby

55 - 21

Full Time

Dragons RFC

Cardiff Rugby vs Dragons RFC

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Tinus de Beer will have to re-adjust the radar.

77'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Cardiff Rugby is finished off by Cameron Winnett

76'

Spellbinding play by Mason Grady is finished off with a try.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mason Grady bursts through to advance the Cardiff Rugby attack.

76'

Cardiff Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Seb Davies getting some game time.

70'

Cardiff Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Keiron Assiratti being replaced.

70'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Keiron Assiratti coming on.

66'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Alex Mann coming off.

66'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Aki Seiuli coming on.

65'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Rhodri Jones coming off.

65'

Cardiff Rugby sub Ellis Bevan comes onto the field.

63'

Tomos Williams departs for Cardiff Rugby.

63'

Cardiff Rugby sub Gabriel Hamer-Webb comes onto the field.

62'

Josh Adams departs for Cardiff Rugby.

62'

Cardiff Rugby sub Lucas de la Rua comes onto the field.

62'

James Botham departs for Cardiff Rugby.

62'

It was a certain try if Dragons RFC hadn't been impeded, the referee agrees and awards the penalty try.

58'

Yellow Card

Rhys Litterick (Cardiff Rugby) is shown a yellow card

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Cai Evans kicks the conversion.

52'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Harrison Keddie from scoring as they record the try for Dragons RFC.

51'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Dane Blacker getting some game time.

49'

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

49'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Leon Brown getting some game time.

49'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Lloyd Fairbrother being replaced.

49'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with James Benjamin getting some game time.

49'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Bradley Roberts being replaced.

49'

Tinus de Beer will not be happy with that conversion attempt, as they had the direction but not the power.

49'

Cardiff Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Uilisi Halaholo getting some game time.

49'

Cardiff Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Rey Lee-Lo being replaced.

49'

Cardiff Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Rhys Litterick getting some game time.

49'

Cardiff Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Keiron Assiratti being replaced.

49'

Cardiff Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Evan Lloyd getting some game time.

49'

Cardiff Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Liam Belcher being replaced.

49'

Cardiff Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Corey Domachowski getting some game time.

49'

Cardiff Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Rhys Carré being replaced.

49'

Try

Slick passing by Cardiff Rugby leads to a try for Keiron Assiratti.

48'

Keiron Assiratti makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Spellbinding play by Tinus de Beer is finished off with a try.

47'

Josh Adams makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Sean Lonsdale coming on.

40'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Joseph Davies coming off.

40'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Dan Lydiate coming on.

40'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Taine Basham coming off.

40'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Will Reed coming on.

40'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Jordan Williams coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Tinus de Beer does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

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

35'

Rey Lee-Lo sets up the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Cardiff Rugby has led to Rey Lee-Lo being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Jared Rosser comes on for Dragons RFC.

31'

Steffan Hughes leaves the field.

31'

Cardiff Rugby go for goal with Tinus de Beer taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

31'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Cardiff Rugby maul...no miracles today as James Botham powers over.

30'

Conversion

Tinus de Beer makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

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

22'

Tinus de Beer curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

19'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Cardiff Rugby is finished off by Tomos Williams

17'

Teddy Williams sets up the try.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Teddy Williams bursts through to advance the Cardiff Rugby attack.

17'

Conversion

Tinus de Beer converts the try.

15'

Try

A series of passes by Cardiff Rugby results in a try for Ben Thomas

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Ben Thomas took full advantage.

14'

Spellbinding play by Liam Belcher is finished off with a try.

14'

Conversion

Tinus de Beer converts the try.

11'

Try

Rhys Carré scores the try from close range.

10'

Tomos Williams played a key part in that try.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Rey Lee-Lo took full advantage.

10'

Conversion

Cai Evans has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Dragons RFC leads to a try for Harrison Keddie

That's a great try assist by Aneurin Owen.

The defensive line has been broken as Aneurin Owen goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Rey Lee-Lo goes through the gap.

Conversion

Tinus de Beer has kicked a conversion.

Try

Cardiff Rugby are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Rhys Carré touching down.

The defensive line has been broken as Cameron Winnett goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Cardiff Rugby v Dragons RFC 
  
 Round 8 
  
 Tue 26th December 2023, 07:00am PST 
  
 Cardiff Arms Park

Points Flow Chart

Cardiff Rugby win +34

Time in lead

Mins in lead

96%

% Of Game In Lead

37%

Possession Last 10 min

63%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Winnett

55 - 21

76'

Penalty Try

58'

50 - 21

Litterick

50 - 14

58'

Evans

52'

50 - 14

Keddie

51'

50 - 12

Assiratti

50 - 7

48'

Half Time

de Beer

45 - 7

37'

Williams

43 - 7

35'

Botham

38 - 7

30'

de Beer

33 - 7

23'

Botham

31 - 7

22'

Williams

26 - 7

17'

de Beer

21 - 7

15'

Thomas

19 - 7

14'

de Beer

14 - 7

11'

Carré

12 - 7

10'

Evans

7 - 7

Keddie

7 - 5

de Beer

7 - 0

Carré

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Cardiff Rugby

Dragons RFC

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Defence Profile

Cardiff Rugby

Dragons RFC

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

39%

49%

3-6 secs

32%

31%

6+ secs

27%

16%

Rucks Won

Cardiff Rugby vs Dragons RFC Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Cardiff Rugby face off against Dragons RFC in United Rugby Championship Round 8 on Tue 26th December 2023 at Cardiff Arms Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST, 04:00 NZST in New Zealand, 02:00 AEST in Australia and 07:00 EST in the US.

Cardiff Rugby won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Dragons RFC in 12th and Cardiff Rugby in 15th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Cardiff Rugby vs Dragons RFC Squads

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