Dragons RFC

35 - 12

Full Time

Newcastle

Dragons RFC vs Newcastle

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

79'

Conversion

Angus O'Brien has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

What a kick! David Richards takes full advantage to score for Dragons RFC.

77'

Spellbinding play by Angus O'Brien is finished off with a try.

77'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Rhys Beeckmans getting some game time.

71'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Cammy Hutchison being replaced.

71'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with James Elliott getting some game time.

71'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Simon Benitez Cruz being replaced.

71'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Harri Ackerman getting some game time.

71'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Fine Inisi being replaced.

71'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Cebo Dlamini getting some game time.

71'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Robert Hunt being replaced.

71'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Nathan Greenwood coming on.

68'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Elliott Obatoyinbo coming off.

68'

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

67'

Yellow Card

Reuben Parsons (Newcastle Red Bulls) is shown a yellow card

67'

Yellow Card

Tom Gordon (Newcastle Red Bulls) is shown a yellow card

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Tom Christie goes through the gap.

64'

Dragons RFC sub Rhodri Williams comes onto the field.

64'

Che Hope departs for Dragons RFC.

64'

Dragons RFC sub Cai Evans comes onto the field.

64'

Tinus de Beer departs for Dragons RFC.

64'

Dragons RFC sub Shane Lewis-Hughes comes onto the field.

60'

Ryan Woodman departs for Dragons RFC.

60'

Dragons RFC sub George Roberts comes onto the field.

60'

Brodie Coghlan departs for Dragons RFC.

60'

Ollie Fletcher comes on for Newcastle Red Bulls.

59'

George McGuigan leaves the field.

59'

Finn Baker comes on for Newcastle Red Bulls.

58'

Jamie Hodgson leaves the field.

58'

Reuben Parsons comes on.

54'

Freddie Lockwood comes off.

54'

Luan de Bruin comes on.

54'

Richard Palframan comes off.

54'

Conversion

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

54'

Try

A penetrating move by Dragons RFC results in a try for Rio Dyer.

53'

That's a great try assist by Fine Inisi.

53'

What a run here by Fine Inisi as they get over the gainline!

53'

Levi Douglas comes on.

50'

Thomas Young comes off.

50'

Rodrigo Martinez comes on.

50'

Wyn Jones comes off.

50'

Conversion

Angus O'Brien adds the two points for Dragons RFC.

48'

Try

The Dragons RFC maul march their way over the white wash for Brodie Coghlan to touch down.

47'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Adam Brocklebank getting some game time.

46'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Murray McCallum being replaced.

46'

Yellow Card

Jamie Hodgson (Newcastle Red Bulls) is shown a yellow card

46'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Angus O'Brien has penalty kick attempt at goal but pushes it to the right hand side of the posts.

40'

Conversion

Ethan Grayson does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

What an effort there by Christian Wade as they score the try.

36'

Fabulous play by Newcastle Red Bulls has led to Christian Wade being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

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

35'

Try

Incisive passing by Newcastle Red Bulls is finished off by Simon Benitez Cruz, as they goes over for the try.

34'

Oscar Usher sets up the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Newcastle Red Bulls has led to Alex Hearle being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Conversion

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

31'

Try

Silky skills by Dragons RFC ends with a try for Rio Dyer.

30'

Trouble here as Rio Dyer breaches the defence.

30'

Spellbinding play by Aneurin Owen is finished off with a try.

30'

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

11'

We are underway as the referee Christopher Allison blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Dragons RFC v Newcastle 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Fri 16th January 2026, 12:00pm PST 
  
 Rodney Parade 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Christopher Allison

Points Flow Chart

Dragons RFC win +23

Time in lead

Mins in lead

49%

% Of Game In Lead

15%

45%

Possession Last 10 min

55%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

O'Brien

35 - 12

78'

Richards

33 - 12

77'

Penalty Try

28 - 12

67'

Parsons

67'

21 - 12

Gordon

66'

21 - 12

O'Brien

21 - 12

54'

Dyer

19 - 12

53'

O'Brien

14 - 12

48'

Coghlan

12 - 12

47'

Hodgson

46'

7 - 12

Half Time

Grayson

37'

7 - 12

Wade

36'

7 - 10

Benitez Cruz

34'

7 - 5

O'Brien

7 - 0

31'

Dyer

5 - 0

30'

Start

Win Probability

Dragons RFC

63%

Draw

Newcastle

36%

Ruck-Won by Cai Evans

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Dragons RFC

Newcastle

More Less

Defence Profile

Dragons RFC

Newcastle

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

68%

46%

3-6 secs

27%

33%

6+ secs

21%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

62'

65'

66'

67'

72'

Dragons RFC

Newcastle

Dragons RFC vs Newcastle Red Bulls Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Dragons RFC face off against Newcastle Red Bulls in Challenge Cup Round 4 on Fri 16th January 2026 at Rodney Parade. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:00. In South Africa it’s at 22:00 SAST, 09:00 NZST in New Zealand, 07:00 AEST in Australia and 12:00 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Dragons RFC won the last encounter but Newcastle Red Bulls are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Newcastle Red Bulls in 2nd and Dragons RFC in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Dragons RFC vs Newcastle Red Bulls Squads

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