Dragons RFC

24 - 7

Full Time

Oyonnax

Dragons RFC vs Oyonnax

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

Conversion

Will Reed converts the try.

81'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Dragons RFC is finished off by Rio Dyer

80'

Jordan Williams sets up the try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Dane Blacker bursts through to advance the Dragons RFC attack.

80'

George Young comes on.

78'

Harrison Keddie comes off.

78'

Corey Baldwin comes on.

78'

Ashton Hewitt comes off.

78'

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

77'

Try

What a kick! Rio Dyer takes full advantage to score for Dragons RFC.

76'

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

76'

Spellbinding play by Steffan Hughes is finished off with a try.

76'

Brodie Coghlan comes on.

75'

Elliot Dee comes off.

75'

Dane Blacker comes on.

75'

Rhodri Williams comes off.

75'

Sean Lonsdale comes on.

75'

Joseph Davies comes off.

75'

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

75'

Try

Joseph Davies scores the try from close range.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Ashton Hewitt took full advantage.

69'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Harri Ackerman coming on.

69'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Sio Tomkinson coming off.

69'

Oyonnax make a substitution with Julien Ratajczak coming on.

67'

Oyonnax make a substitution with Manu Leiataua coming off.

67'

Oyonnax make a substitution with Antonin Corso coming on.

67'

Oyonnax make a substitution with Loic Godener coming off.

67'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Aki Seiuli coming on.

65'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Rhodri Jones coming off.

65'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Chris Coleman coming on.

65'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Lloyd Fairbrother coming off.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Souleymane Coulibaly goes through the gap.

63'

Oyonnax sub Ilan El Khattabi comes onto the field.

62'

Charlie Cassang departs for Oyonnax.

62'

Oyonnax sub Lucas Mensa comes onto the field.

61'

Leo Treilles departs for Oyonnax.

61'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Will Reed as they hook it left.

60'

Will Reed steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

58'

Adrien Bordenave comes on.

54'

Rory Sutherland comes off.

54'

Irakli Mirtskhulava comes on.

54'

Thibault Berthaud comes off.

54'

David Odiase comes on.

53'

Filimo Taofifenua comes off.

53'

Filimo Taofifenua makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Conversion

Will Reed adds the two points for Dragons RFC.

44'

Try

Slick passing by Dragons RFC leads to a try for Ashton Hewitt.

43'

Will Reed played a key part in that try.

43'

Oyonnax make a substitution with Steve Mafi coming on.

40'

Oyonnax make a substitution with Ewan Johnson coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Trouble here as Joe Ravouvou breaches the defence.

27'

Conversion

Jules Soulan makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Oyonnax is finished off by Leo Treilles

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Leo Treilles bursts through to advance the Oyonnax attack.

21'

That's a great try assist by Charlie Cassang.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Joe Ravouvou bursts through to advance the Oyonnax attack.

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Joe Ravouvou took full advantage.

10'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Dragons RFC v Oyonnax 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 9th December 2023, 02:00pm CST 
  
 Rodney Parade

Points Flow Chart

Dragons RFC win +17

Time in lead

Mins in lead

10%

% Of Game In Lead

30%

71%

Possession Last 10 min

29%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Reed

24 - 7

81'

Dyer

22 - 7

80'

Dyer

17 - 7

76'

Davies

12 - 7

73'

Reed

7 - 7

44'

Hewitt

5 - 7

43'

Half Time

Soulan

22'

0 - 7

Treilles

21'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Dragons RFC

Oyonnax

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Defence Profile

Dragons RFC

Oyonnax

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

55%

36%

3-6 secs

26%

39%

6+ secs

13%

21%

Rucks Won

Dragons RFC vs Oyonnax Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Dragons RFC face off against Oyonnax in Challenge Cup Round 1 on Sat 9th December 2023 at Rodney Parade. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 21:00. In South Africa it’s at 22:00 SAST, 08:00 NZST in New Zealand, 06:00 AEST in Australia and 15:00 EST in the US.

Dragons RFC won the last encounter but Oyonnax 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 Oyonnax in 5th and Dragons RFC in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Dragons RFC vs Oyonnax Squads

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