Cardiff Rugby

31 - 23

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.

82'

A gap opened in the defence and Evan Lloyd took full advantage.

74'

Conversion

Angus O'Brien has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

Aki Seiuli scores the try from close range.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Morgan Lloyd took full advantage.

70'

Cardiff Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ben Thomas getting some game time.

70'

Cardiff Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Rory Jennings being replaced.

70'

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

70'

Cardiff Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Josh McNally being replaced.

70'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Rory Jennings coming on.

67'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Ben Thomas coming off.

67'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Rhys Litterick coming on.

65'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Keiron Assiratti coming off.

65'

Conversion

The Dragons RFC supporters go wild as Angus O'Brien successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

A stunning solo try from Morgan Lloyd

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Morgan Lloyd goes through the gap.

64'

Cardiff Rugby sub Evan Lloyd comes onto the field.

62'

Dafydd Hughes departs for Cardiff Rugby.

62'

Dragons RFC sub Rio Dyer comes onto the field.

62'

Huw Anderson departs for Dragons RFC.

62'

Dragons RFC sub James Benjamin comes onto the field.

62'

Brodie Coghlan departs for Dragons RFC.

62'

Dragons RFC sub Joseph Davies comes onto the field.

62'

George Nott departs for Dragons RFC.

62'

Ellis Bevan comes on for Cardiff Rugby.

56'

Aled Davies leaves the field.

56'

Dmitri Arhip comes on for Dragons RFC.

55'

Chris Coleman leaves the field.

55'

Aki Seiuli comes on for Dragons RFC.

55'

Rodrigo Martinez leaves the field.

55'

Morgan Lloyd comes on.

53'

Rhodri Williams comes off.

53'

Huw Anderson comes on.

50'

Rio Dyer comes off.

50'

Ryan Woodman comes on.

50'

Shane Lewis-Hughes comes off.

50'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Callum Sheedy kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

Slick passing by Cardiff Rugby leads to a try for Rey Lee-Lo.

49'

Rey Lee-Lo makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Thomas Young sets up the try.

49'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Aaron Wainwright getting some game time.

49'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with James Benjamin being replaced.

49'

Rey Lee-Lo makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Teddy Williams makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Conversion

Callum Sheedy adds the two points for Cardiff Rugby.

43'

Try

Slick passing by Cardiff Rugby leads to a try for Callum Sheedy.

42'

Callum Sheedy makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Cameron Winnett played a key part in that try.

42'

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

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

44'

Conversion

Callum Sheedy adds the two points for Cardiff Rugby.

44'

Try

Slick passing by Cardiff Rugby leads to a try for Harri Millard.

43'

Harri Millard makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Ben Thomas played a key part in that try.

43'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with James Benjamin coming on.

42'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Aaron Wainwright coming off.

42'

Yellow Card

Brodie Coghlan (Dragons RFC) is shown a yellow card

41'

Fabulous play by Cardiff Rugby has led to Harri Millard being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Yellow Card

Josh McNally (Cardiff Rugby) is shown a yellow card

34'

Conversion

Callum Sheedy does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Alex Mann scores from close range.

31'

Spellbinding play by Dafydd Hughes is finished off with a try.

31'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Angus O'Brien kicks the penalty goal.

28'

Penalty Goal

Angus O'Brien adds the points for Dragons RFC.

23'

Cardiff Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Alex Mann getting some game time.

23'

Cardiff Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ben Donnell being replaced.

23'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Angus O'Brien as they hook it left.

18'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Harry Wilson coming on.

16'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Joe Westwood coming off.

16'

Penalty Goal

Angus O'Brien makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

11'

Cardiff Rugby sub Corey Domachowski comes onto the field.

11'

Ed Byrne departs for Cardiff Rugby.

11'

Penalty Goal

Callum Sheedy kicks the penalty.

The defensive line has been broken as Teddy Williams goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Taine Basham goes through the gap.

Angus O'Brien steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Cardiff Rugby v Dragons RFC 
  
 Round 7 
  
 Sat 30th November 2024, 09:15am PST 
  
 Cardiff Arms Park 
  
 Ben Whitehouse

Points Flow Chart

Cardiff Rugby win +8

Time in lead

Mins in lead

64%

% Of Game In Lead

10%

53%

Possession Last 10 min

47%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

O'Brien

72'

31 - 23

Seiuli

72'

31 - 21

O'Brien

65'

31 - 16

Lloyd

64'

31 - 14

Sheedy

31 - 9

50'

Lee-Lo

29 - 9

49'

Sheedy

24 - 9

43'

Sheedy

22 - 9

42'

Half Time

Sheedy

17 - 9

44'

Millard

15 - 9

43'

Coghlan

41'

10 - 9

McNally

10 - 9

34'

Sheedy

10 - 9

32'

Mann

8 - 9

31'

O'Brien

28'

3 - 9

O'Brien

23'

3 - 6

O'Brien

11'

3 - 3

Sheedy

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

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

56%

65%

3-6 secs

32%

24%

6+ secs

11%

Rucks Won

105

Last 5 Penalties

63'

66'

69'

70'

80'

Cardiff Rugby

Dragons RFC

Cardiff Rugby vs Dragons RFC Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Cardiff Rugby face off against Dragons RFC in United Rugby Championship Round 7 on Sat 30th November 2024 at Cardiff Arms Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:15 and is broadcast on Premiersports. In South Africa it’s at 19:15 SAST on SuperSport, 06:15 NZST in New Zealand, 04:15 AEST in Australia and 09:15 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 7 places in the league table with Dragons RFC in 9th and Cardiff Rugby in 16th as such Dragons RFC are favourites on paper.

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.