Newcastle

14 - 22

Full Time

Dragons RFC

Dragons RFC vs Newcastle

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Huw Anderson bursts through to advance the Dragons RFC attack.

80'

Ollie Leatherbarrow comes on.

77'

Tom Gordon comes off.

77'

A gap opened in the defence and Bryan Byrne took full advantage.

72'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Evan Minto coming on.

65'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with George Nott coming off.

65'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Oliver Spencer coming on.

65'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Connor Doherty coming off.

65'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Bryan Byrne coming on.

65'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Ollie Fletcher coming off.

65'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Hugh O'Sullivan coming on.

65'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Sam Stuart coming off.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Brett Connon goes through the gap.

64'

Dragons RFC sub Angus O'Brien comes onto the field.

61'

Harry Wilson departs for Dragons RFC.

61'

Newcastle Red Bulls sub Mike Rewcastle comes onto the field.

60'

Callum Hancock departs for Newcastle Red Bulls.

60'

Dragons RFC sub Josh Reynolds comes onto the field.

60'

Brodie Coghlan departs for Dragons RFC.

60'

Dragons RFC sub Paula Latu comes onto the field.

60'

Chris Coleman departs for Dragons RFC.

60'

Dragons RFC sub Oli Burrows comes onto the field.

60'

Rodrigo Martinez departs for Dragons RFC.

60'

Conversion

The Dragons RFC supporters go wild as Cai Evans successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

A stunning solo try from Huw Anderson

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Huw Anderson goes through the gap.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Ben Redshaw goes through the gap.

58'

Harry Wilson comes on.

53'

Angus O'Brien comes off.

53'

Brett Connon comes on.

53'

Kieran Wilkinson comes off.

53'

Rhodri Williams comes on.

50'

Che Hope comes off.

50'

Cai Evans comes on.

50'

Oli Andrew comes off.

50'

Angus O'Brien has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

50'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Aaron Wainwright from scoring that try!

49'

George Nott sets up the try.

49'

Conversion

Kieran Wilkinson adds the two points for Newcastle Red Bulls.

47'

Try

A clever kick there by Newcastle Red Bulls allows Alex Hearle to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

46'

Alex Hearle makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Spellbinding play by Connor Doherty is finished off with a try.

46'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Kieran Wilkinson does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

What an effort there by Adam Radwan as they score the try.

36'

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

36'

That's a great try assist by Kieran Wilkinson.

36'

Penalty Goal

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

34'

Trouble here as Huw Anderson breaches the defence.

32'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Nick Thomas getting some game time.

24'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Steven Cummins being replaced.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Huw Anderson bursts through to advance the Dragons RFC attack.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Aaron Wainwright bursts through to advance the Dragons RFC attack.

18'

Conversion

Angus O'Brien converts the try.

17'

Try

Rodrigo Martinez scores the try from close range.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Huw Anderson took full advantage.

The defensive line has been broken as Connor Doherty goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Newcastle v Dragons RFC 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Sun 15th December 2024, 09:15am CST 
  
 Kingston Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Federico Vedovelli

Points Flow Chart

Dragons RFC win +8

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

79%

68%

Possession Last 10 min

32%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Evans

60'

14 - 22

Anderson

59'

14 - 20

Wainwright

49'

14 - 15

Wilkinson

14 - 10

47'

Hearle

12 - 10

46'

Half Time

Wilkinson

7 - 10

37'

Radwan

5 - 10

36'

O'Brien

34'

0 - 10

O'Brien

17'

0 - 7

Martinez

15'

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Newcastle

70%

Draw

Dragons RFC

28%

Line Break by Huw Anderson

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Newcastle

Dragons RFC

More Less

Defence Profile

Newcastle

Dragons RFC

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

54%

66%

3-6 secs

19%

29%

6+ secs

27%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

45'

46'

71'

72'

77'

Newcastle

Dragons RFC

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

Newcastle Red Bulls face off against Dragons RFC in Challenge Cup Round 2 on Sun 15th December 2024 at Kingston Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:15 and is broadcast on . In South Africa it’s at 17:15 SAST, 04:15 NZST in New Zealand, 02:15 AEST in Australia and 07:15 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Dragons RFC won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Newcastle Red Bulls vs Dragons RFC Squads

The official squads for Newcastle Red Bulls 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.