Dragons RFC

22 - 24

Full Time

Cardiff Rugby

Cardiff Rugby vs Dragons RFC

Events

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Rio Dyer bursts through to advance the Dragons RFC attack.

80'

Callum Sheedy has penalty kick attempt at goal but pushes it to the right hand side of the posts.

80'

Rory Jennings comes on.

76'

Ben Thomas comes off.

76'

Nick Thomas comes on.

76'

Joseph Davies comes off.

76'

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

76'

Try

Great forward play by Cardiff Rugby allows Evan Lloyd to score the try.

75'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Rhys Litterick coming on.

69'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Keiron Assiratti coming off.

69'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Danny Southworth coming on.

69'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Corey Domachowski coming off.

69'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Alun Lawrence coming on.

69'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Alex Mann coming off.

69'

Conversion

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

69'

Try

Rhodri Williams scores the try from close range.

68'

The defensive line has been broken as Cai Evans goes through the gap.

64'

Dragons RFC sub Cai Evans comes onto the field.

64'

Huw Anderson departs for Dragons RFC.

64'

Paula Latu comes on for Dragons RFC.

59'

Dmitri Arhip leaves the field.

59'

Aki Seiuli comes on for Dragons RFC.

59'

Rodrigo Martinez leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

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

57'

Try

A penetrating move by Cardiff Rugby results in a try for Gabriel Hamer-Webb.

56'

What a run here by Gabriel Hamer-Webb as they get over the gainline!

56'

That's a great try assist by Cameron Winnett.

55'

Evan Lloyd comes on.

54'

Dafydd Hughes comes off.

54'

Shane Lewis-Hughes comes on.

51'

Dan Lydiate comes off.

51'

Elliot Dee comes on.

51'

Brodie Coghlan comes off.

51'

Conversion

Callum Sheedy adds the two points for Cardiff Rugby.

45'

Try

Slick passing by Cardiff Rugby leads to a try for Josh Adams.

44'

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

44'

Spellbinding play by Ben Thomas is finished off with a try.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Callum Sheedy will have to re-adjust the radar.

33'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Teddy Williams scores from close range.

32'

Josh McNally sets up the try.

32'

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

22'

Angus O'Brien takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

20'

Try

What a kick! Rio Dyer takes full advantage to score for Dragons RFC.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jared Rosser bursts through to advance the Dragons RFC attack.

18'

Penalty Goal

Angus O'Brien does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

17'

Conversion

Angus O'Brien converts the try.

15'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Aaron Wainwright leads to a try for Dragons RFC

14'

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

14'

Cardiff Rugby sub Taulupe Faletau comes onto the field.

13'

Alun Lawrence departs for Cardiff Rugby.

13'

Alun Lawrence comes on.

Taulupe Faletau comes off.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Dragons RFC v Cardiff Rugby 
  
 Round 8 
  
 Thu 26th December 2024, 09:15am PST 
  
 Rodney Parade 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Adam Jones

Points Flow Chart

Cardiff Rugby win +2

Time in lead

Mins in lead

62%

% Of Game In Lead

22%

47%

Possession Last 10 min

53%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Lloyd

75'

22 - 24

O'Brien

22 - 19

69'

Williams

20 - 19

68'

Sheedy

57'

15 - 19

Hamer-Webb

56'

15 - 17

Sheedy

45'

15 - 12

Adams

44'

15 - 10

Half Time

Williams

32'

15 - 5

Dyer

15 - 0

19'

O'Brien

10 - 0

17'

O'Brien

7 - 0

15'

Wainwright

5 - 0

14'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Dragons RFC

Cardiff Rugby

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Defence Profile

Dragons RFC

Cardiff Rugby

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

39%

3-6 secs

41%

38%

6+ secs

20%

23%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

51'

69'

73'

78'

Dragons RFC

Cardiff Rugby

Dragons RFC vs Cardiff Rugby Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Dragons RFC face off against Cardiff Rugby in United Rugby Championship Round 8 on Thu 26th December 2024 at Rodney Parade. 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 on Flo Rugby 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 7 places in the league table with Cardiff Rugby in 9th and Dragons RFC in 16th as such Cardiff Rugby are favourites on paper.

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.