Edinburgh

44 - 6

Full Time

Dragons RFC

Dragons RFC vs Edinburgh

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Yellow Card

Nick Haining (Edinburgh Rugby) is shown a yellow card

78'

Edinburgh Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Henry Pyrgos getting some game time.

70'

Edinburgh Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Viliame Mata being replaced.

70'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Josh Reynolds getting some game time.

70'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Aki Seiuli being replaced.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Mark Bennett took full advantage.

67'

Dragons RFC sub Jordan Williams comes onto the field.

63'

Angus O'Brien departs for Dragons RFC.

63'

Conversion

The Edinburgh Rugby supporters go wild as Mark Bennett successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

A stunning solo try from Chris Dean

62'

Spellbinding play by Blair Kinghorn is finished off with a try.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Blair Kinghorn goes through the gap.

62'

Dragons RFC sub Joseph Davies comes onto the field.

61'

Ben Carter departs for Dragons RFC.

61'

Dragons RFC sub Lewis Jones comes onto the field.

61'

Rhodri Williams departs for Dragons RFC.

61'

Mark Bennett curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

61'

Try

The kick through from Edinburgh Rugby has allowed Blair Kinghorn to touch down.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Blair Kinghorn goes through the gap.

60'

Nick Haining comes on for Edinburgh Rugby.

59'

Luke Crosbie leaves the field.

59'

Stuart McInally comes on for Edinburgh Rugby.

55'

Dave Cherry leaves the field.

55'

James Lang comes on.

55'

Darcy Graham comes off.

55'

Elliot Dee comes on.

54'

Bradley Roberts comes off.

54'

Taine Basham comes on.

54'

Ben Fry comes off.

54'

Blair Kinghorn hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

54'

Try

A penetrating move by Edinburgh Rugby results in a try for Damien Hoyland.

53'

What a run here by Damien Hoyland as they get over the gainline!

53'

That's a great try assist by Blair Kinghorn.

52'

Blair Kinghorn comes on.

50'

Charlie Savala comes off.

50'

Ben Fry comes on.

50'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Mark Bennett kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Darcy Graham from scoring that try!

49'

Darcy Graham makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Charlie Savala sets up the try.

49'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Chris Coleman getting some game time.

47'

Lloyd Fairbrother comes off.

50'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Ben Fry being replaced.

47'

Edinburgh Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Sam Skinner getting some game time.

46'

Edinburgh Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Glen Young being replaced.

46'

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

43'

Try

Slick passing by Edinburgh Rugby leads to a try for Darcy Graham.

41'

Darcy Graham makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

Chris Dean played a key part in that try.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with WP Nel coming on.

40'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with Angus Williams coming off.

40'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with Pierre Schoeman coming on.

40'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with Boan Venter coming off.

40'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Jared Rosser coming on.

40'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Jordan Williams coming off.

40'

Dragons RFC sub Will Rowlands comes onto the field.

40'

Joseph Davies departs for Dragons RFC.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

Mark Bennett kicks the penalty.

40'

Yellow Card

Lloyd Fairbrother (Dragons RFC) is shown a yellow card

37'

Dragons RFC sub Joseph Davies comes onto the field.

35'

Will Rowlands departs for Dragons RFC.

35'

Dragons RFC sub Jordan Williams comes onto the field.

35'

Jared Rosser departs for Dragons RFC.

35'

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

35'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Edinburgh Rugby as Glen Young goes over.

34'

Fabulous play by Edinburgh Rugby has led to Charlie Savala being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Conversion

Mark Bennett makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Ben Vellacott scores from close range.

27'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Mark Bennett as they hook it left.

20'

Penalty Goal

JJ Hanrahan makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

12'

Penalty Goal

JJ Hanrahan has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Edinburgh v Dragons RFC 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 17th September 2022, 11:35am PDT 
  
 Hive Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Edinburgh win +38

Time in lead

Mins in lead

69%

% Of Game In Lead

31%

47%

Possession Last 10 min

53%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Haining

44 - 6

78'

Bennett

44 - 6

63'

Dean

42 - 6

62'

Kinghorn

37 - 6

60'

Hoyland

32 - 6

53'

Bennett

27 - 6

50'

Graham

25 - 6

49'

Graham

20 - 6

41'

Half Time

Bennett

15 - 6

40'

Fairbrother

37'

12 - 6

Young

12 - 6

34'

Bennett

7 - 6

27'

Vellacott

5 - 6

27'

Hanrahan

12'

0 - 6

Hanrahan

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.5

Entries

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Edinburgh vs Dragons RFC Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Edinburgh face off against Dragons RFC in United Rugby Championship Round 1 on Sat 17th September 2022 at Hive Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:35. In South Africa it’s at 20:35 SAST, 06:35 NZST in New Zealand, 04:35 AEST in Australia and 11:35 EST in the US.

Edinburgh won the last encounter but Edinburgh are in the best form of 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 Edinburgh in 15th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Edinburgh vs Dragons RFC Squads

The official squads for Edinburgh 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.