Dragons RFC

28 - 5

Full Time

Scarlets

Dragons RFC vs Scarlets

Events

Commentary

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as George Roberts bursts through to advance the Dragons RFC attack.

77'

Huw Anderson comes on.

75'

Fine Inisi comes off.

75'

Joe Westwood comes on.

75'

Tinus de Beer comes off.

75'

Conversion

Angus O'Brien has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

George Roberts scores the try from close range.

74'

Rhodri Williams played a key part in that try.

74'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with George Roberts getting some game time.

70'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Oli Burrows being replaced.

70'

Scarlets make a substitution with Macs Page coming on.

69'

Scarlets make a substitution with Tom Rogers coming off.

69'

Scarlets make a substitution with Carwyn Leggatt-Jones coming on.

69'

Scarlets make a substitution with Joe Hawkins coming off.

69'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Rhodri Williams coming on.

65'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Che Hope coming off.

65'

Scarlets sub Archie Hughes comes onto the field.

62'

Gareth Davies departs for Scarlets.

62'

Thomas Young comes on for Dragons RFC.

59'

Harry Beddall leaves the field.

59'

Levi Douglas comes on for Dragons RFC.

59'

Harrison Keddie leaves the field.

59'

Cebo Dlamini comes on.

52'

Robert Hunt comes off.

52'

Wyn Jones comes on.

52'

Rodrigo Martinez comes off.

52'

Scarlets decide to make a substitution, with Harri O'Connor getting some game time.

49'

Scarlets decide to make a substitution, with Henry Thomas being replaced.

49'

Scarlets decide to make a substitution, with Ryan Elias getting some game time.

49'

Scarlets decide to make a substitution, with Marnus van der Merwe being replaced.

49'

Scarlets decide to make a substitution, with Josh Morse getting some game time.

49'

Scarlets decide to make a substitution, with Kemsley Mathias being replaced.

49'

Conversion

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

48'

Try

Nobody was going to stop David Richards from scoring that try!

47'

David Richards makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Spellbinding play by Che Hope is finished off with a try.

47'

Conversion

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

43'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Oli Burrows dots the ball down from close range.

42'

Red Card

Max Douglas (Scarlets) is shown the red card

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

43'

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

38'

Scarlets sub Dan Davis comes onto the field.

35'

Taine Plumtree departs for Scarlets.

35'

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

35'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Scarlets as Ellis Mee goes over.

34'

Marnus van der Merwe sets up the try.

34'

Yellow Card

Harvey Cuckson (Scarlets) is shown a yellow card

22'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Joe Hawkins as they hook it left.

15'

Conversion

Angus O'Brien has kicked a conversion.

Try

Dragons RFC are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Tinus de Beer touching down.

That's a great try assist by Che Hope.

We are underway as the referee Ben Connor blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Dragons RFC v Scarlets 
  
 Round 9 
  
 Thu 1st January 2026, 07:00am PST 
  
 Rodney Parade 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Ben Connor

Points Flow Chart

Dragons RFC win +23

Time in lead

Mins in lead

93%

% Of Game In Lead

33%

Possession Last 10 min

67%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

O'Brien

28 - 5

75'

Roberts

26 - 5

74'

O'Brien

21 - 5

48'

Richards

19 - 5

47'

O'Brien

14 - 5

43'

Burrows

12 - 5

42'

Douglas

40'

7 - 5

Half Time

Mee

34'

7 - 5

Cuckson

22'

7 - 0

O'Brien

7 - 0

de Beer

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Dragons RFC

41%

Draw

Scarlets

57%

Scrum-Won by Archie Hughes

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Dragons RFC

Scarlets

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Defence Profile

Dragons RFC

Scarlets

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

61%

63%

3-6 secs

31%

28%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

108

Last 5 Penalties

63'

64'

70'

73'

77'

Dragons RFC

Scarlets

Dragons RFC vs Scarlets Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Dragons RFC face off against Scarlets in United Rugby Championship Round 9 on Thu 1st January 2026 at Rodney Parade. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST on SuperSport, 04:00 NZST on URC TV in New Zealand, 02:00 AEST on URC TV in Australia and 07:00 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Dragons RFC won the last encounter but Dragons RFC 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 Scarlets in 13th and Dragons RFC in 16th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Dragons RFC vs Scarlets Squads

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