Connacht

31 - 7

Full Time

Dragons RFC

Connacht vs Dragons RFC

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

81'

Cathal Forde takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

81'

Try

An interception by Matthew Devine allows them to race away to score.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Matthew Devine bursts through to advance the Connacht Rugby attack.

79'

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

79'

Conversion

Angus O'Brien has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

Dragons RFC are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Taine Basham picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

77'

Conversion

Cathal Forde has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

A series of passes by Connacht Rugby results in a try for Cathal Forde

73'

Matthew Devine played a key part in that try.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Matthew Devine took full advantage.

73'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Darragh Murray coming on.

67'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Joe Joyce coming off.

67'

Dragons RFC sub Harry Wilson comes onto the field.

64'

Joe Westwood departs for Dragons RFC.

64'

Dragons RFC sub Steven Cummins comes onto the field.

64'

Matthew Screech departs for Dragons RFC.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Joe Joyce goes through the gap.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Paul Boyle goes through the gap.

59'

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

59'

Byron Ralston comes on for Connacht Rugby.

58'

Hugh Gavin leaves the field.

58'

Luke Yendle comes on for Dragons RFC.

56'

Chris Coleman leaves the field.

56'

Matthew Devine comes on for Connacht Rugby.

56'

Caolin Blade leaves the field.

56'

Sean Jansen comes on for Connacht Rugby.

56'

Sean O'Brien leaves the field.

56'

Jack Aungier comes on for Connacht Rugby.

56'

Finlay Bealham leaves the field.

56'

Denis Buckley comes on for Connacht Rugby.

55'

Peter Dooley leaves the field.

55'

Eoin de Buitlear comes on for Connacht Rugby.

55'

Dylan Tierney-Martin leaves the field.

55'

James Benjamin comes on.

52'

Brodie Coghlan comes off.

52'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Taine Basham getting some game time.

49'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Aaron Wainwright being replaced.

49'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Rhodri Williams coming on.

43'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Dane Blacker coming off.

43'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Aki Seiuli coming on.

40'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Cameron Jones coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Connacht Rugby go for goal with Cathal Forde taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

40'

Try

What an effort there by Cian Prendergast as they score the try.

38'

Fabulous play by Connacht Rugby has led to Cian Prendergast being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

That's a great try assist by Bundee Aki.

38'

Dragons RFC sub Lloyd Evans comes onto the field.

36'

Cai Evans departs for Dragons RFC.

36'

Trouble here as Caolin Blade breaches the defence.

31'

Trouble here as Santiago Cordero breaches the defence.

30'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Hugh Gavin getting some game time.

20'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Shayne Bolton being replaced.

20'

Conversion

Cathal Forde makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Connacht Rugby is finished off by Caolin Blade

18'

Bundee Aki sets up the try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Bundee Aki bursts through to advance the Connacht Rugby attack.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Shayne Bolton bursts through to advance the Connacht Rugby attack.

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Aneurin Owen took full advantage.

13'

Conversion

Cathal Forde has kicked a conversion.

Try

Connacht Rugby are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Paul Boyle touching down.

The defensive line has been broken as Caolin Blade goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Connacht v Dragons RFC 
  
 United Rugby Championship - Round 6 
  
 Sat 26th October 2024, 01:35pm CDT 
  
 Dexcom Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Connacht win +24

Time in lead

Mins in lead

95%

% Of Game In Lead

28%

Possession Last 10 min

72%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Devine

31 - 7

80'

O'Brien

77'

26 - 7

Basham

77'

26 - 5

Forde

26 - 0

74'

Forde

24 - 0

73'

Half Time

Prendergast

19 - 0

38'

Forde

14 - 0

20'

Blade

12 - 0

18'

Forde

7 - 0

Boyle

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Connacht

Dragons RFC

More Less

Defence Profile

Connacht

Dragons RFC

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

47%

57%

3-6 secs

44%

27%

6+ secs

15%

100

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

62'

70'

71'

72'

78'

Connacht

Dragons RFC

Other Fixtures

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