Dragons RFC

20 - 5

Full Time

Ospreys

Dragons RFC vs Ospreys

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as James Fender bursts through to advance the Ospreys attack.

77'

Ryan Woodman comes on.

76'

Ollie Griffiths comes off.

76'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Ashton Hewitt getting some game time.

72'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Ewan Rosser being replaced.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Ewan Rosser took full advantage.

70'

Ospreys make a substitution with Daniel Kasende coming on.

69'

Ospreys make a substitution with Luke Morgan coming off.

69'

Ospreys make a substitution with Luke Scully coming on.

69'

Ospreys make a substitution with Jack Walsh coming off.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Dane Blacker took full advantage.

68'

Conversion

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

66'

Try

Great hands by Dragons RFC leads to a try for Rio Dyer

65'

Cai Evans sets up the try.

65'

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

65'

Dragons RFC sub Dane Blacker comes onto the field.

64'

Rhodri Williams departs for Dragons RFC.

64'

Dragons RFC sub Steffan Hughes comes onto the field.

64'

Sio Tomkinson departs for Dragons RFC.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Rio Dyer goes through the gap.

62'

Dragons RFC sub Elliot Dee comes onto the field.

61'

Bradley Roberts departs for Dragons RFC.

61'

Dragons RFC sub Aki Seiuli comes onto the field.

60'

Rhodri Jones departs for Dragons RFC.

60'

Dragons RFC sub Chris Coleman comes onto the field.

60'

Lloyd Fairbrother departs for Dragons RFC.

60'

Yellow Card

Luke Morgan (Ospreys) is shown a yellow card

59'

Rhys Henry comes on for Ospreys.

57'

Nicky Smith leaves the field.

57'

Sam Parry comes on for Ospreys.

57'

Dewi Lake leaves the field.

57'

Luke Davies comes on for Ospreys.

57'

Reuben Morgan-Williams leaves the field.

57'

Ben Warren comes on for Ospreys.

57'

Tom Botha leaves the field.

57'

Rhodri Williams makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Dragons RFC decided to go for goal with Cai Evans taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

44'

Ospreys make a substitution with James Fender coming on.

40'

Ospreys make a substitution with James Ratti coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Cai Evans does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

What an effort there by Bradley Roberts as they score the try.

37'

Fabulous play by Dragons RFC has led to Bradley Roberts being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

That's a great try assist by Ollie Griffiths.

37'

Penalty Goal

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

30'

Jac Morgan comes on.

28'

Justin Tipuric comes off.

28'

Red Card

Matt Protheroe (Ospreys) is shown the red card

27'

Penalty Goal

Cai Evans adds the points for Dragons RFC.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Dewi Lake bursts through to advance the Ospreys attack.

20'

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

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Rhodri Williams took full advantage.

14'

Dragons RFC sub George Nott comes onto the field.

12'

Ben Carter departs for Dragons RFC.

12'

Jack Walsh has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

The kick through from Ospreys has allowed Matt Protheroe to touch down.

That's a great try assist by Reuben Morgan-Williams.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Dragons RFC v Ospreys 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Sat 18th November 2023, 09:15am PST 
  
 Rodney Parade

Points Flow Chart

Dragons RFC win +15

Time in lead

Mins in lead

65%

% Of Game In Lead

33%

29%

Possession Last 10 min

71%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Evans

20 - 5

66'

Dyer

18 - 5

65'

Morgan

59'

13 - 5

Half Time

Evans

13 - 5

38'

Roberts

11 - 5

37'

Evans

6 - 5

30'

Protheroe

27'

3 - 5

Evans

3 - 5

24'

Protheroe

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Dragons RFC

34%

Draw

Ospreys

65%

Start of Possession Passages by Cai Evans

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Dragons RFC

Ospreys

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Defence Profile

Dragons RFC

Ospreys

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

58%

33%

3-6 secs

23%

31%

6+ secs

19%

36%

Rucks Won

Dragons RFC vs Ospreys Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Dragons RFC face off against Ospreys in United Rugby Championship Round 5 on Sat 18th November 2023 at Rodney Parade. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:15. In South Africa it’s at 19:15 SAST, 06:15 NZST in New Zealand, 04:15 AEST in Australia and 09:15 EST in the US.

Ospreys won the last encounter but Ospreys are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 7 places in the league table with Ospreys in 8th and Dragons RFC in 15th as such Ospreys are favourites on paper.

Dragons RFC vs Ospreys Squads

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