Ulster

40 - 19

Full Time

Dragons RFC

Dragons RFC vs Ulster

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

The referee is running towards the posts and a penalty try is given to Ulster Rugby.

79'

Yellow Card

Ashton Hewitt (Dragons RFC) is shown a yellow card

79'

Ethan McIlroy comes on.

77'

Craig Gilroy comes off.

77'

Nathan Doak comes on.

77'

Billy Burns comes off.

77'

George Young comes on.

75'

Aaron Wainwright comes off.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and John Cooney took full advantage.

74'

Conversion

The Ulster Rugby supporters go wild as John Cooney successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

A series of passes by Ulster Rugby results in a try for Nick Timoney

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Nick Timoney took full advantage.

67'

John Andrew sets up the try.

67'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Josh Reynolds coming on.

66'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Rhodri Jones coming off.

66'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with John Andrew coming on.

66'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Tom Stewart coming off.

66'

Ulster Rugby sub Stewart Moore comes onto the field.

64'

Stuart McCloskey departs for Ulster Rugby.

64'

Dragons RFC sub Lewis Jones comes onto the field.

64'

Rio Dyer departs for Dragons RFC.

64'

Dragons RFC sub Brodie Coghlan comes onto the field.

61'

Elliot Dee departs for Dragons RFC.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Jordan Williams goes through the gap.

59'

Kieran Treadwell comes on for Ulster Rugby.

58'

Sam Carter leaves the field.

58'

Will Reed has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

57'

Try

Rhodri Williams scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

56'

What a run here by Rhodri Williams as they get over the gainline!

56'

Sean Lonsdale played a key part in that try.

56'

Michael Lowry comes on for Ulster Rugby.

55'

Ethan McIlroy leaves the field.

55'

Sean Lonsdale comes on for Dragons RFC.

55'

George Nott leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Will Reed kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Elliot Dee from scoring as they record the try for Dragons RFC.

54'

Nick Timoney comes on.

53'

Duane Vermeulen comes off.

53'

Will Reed comes on.

53'

Angus O'Brien comes off.

53'

Aneurin Owen comes on.

53'

Max Clark comes off.

53'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as John Cooney kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

Slick passing by Ulster Rugby leads to a try for Tom Stewart.

48'

Jacob Stockdale sets up the try.

48'

Ethan McIlroy makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Ethan McIlroy coming on.

44'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Michael Lowry coming off.

44'

Craig Gilroy makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Taine Basham makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Ashton Hewitt makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Conversion

John Cooney does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

The Ulster Rugby maul pushes over the tryline as Tom Stewart scores.

37'

Yellow Card

Elliot Dee (Dragons RFC) is shown a yellow card

36'

Ulster Rugby go for goal with John Cooney taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

30'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Tom Stewart scores from close range.

29'

Lloyd Fairbrother comes on.

27'

Leon Brown comes off.

27'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jeff Toomaga-Allen bursts through to advance the Ulster Rugby attack.

23'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Andrew Warwick getting some game time.

23'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Eric O'Sullivan being replaced.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Craig Gilroy bursts through to advance the Ulster Rugby attack.

18'

Conversion

Angus O'Brien converts the try.

12'

Try

A series of passes by Dragons RFC results in a try for Angus O'Brien

11'

Taine Basham played a key part in that try.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Taine Basham took full advantage.

11'

Conversion

John Cooney has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Ulster Rugby leads to a try for David McCann

The defensive line has been broken as David McCann goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Jacob Stockdale.

The defensive line has been broken as David McCann goes through the gap.

Jeff Toomaga-Allen comes on for Ulster Rugby.

Tom O'Toole leaves the field.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Ulster v Dragons RFC 
  
 Round 17 
  
 Fri 14th April 2023, 11:35am PDT 
  
 Kingspan Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Ulster win +21

Time in lead

Mins in lead

71%

% Of Game In Lead

49%

Possession Last 10 min

51%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Penalty Try

40 - 19

79'

Hewitt

79'

33 - 19

Cooney

33 - 19

68'

Timoney

31 - 19

67'

Williams

56'

26 - 19

Reed

55'

26 - 14

Dee

54'

26 - 12

Cooney

26 - 7

50'

Stewart

24 - 7

48'

Half Time

Cooney

19 - 7

38'

Stewart

17 - 7

37'

Dee

36'

12 - 7

Stewart

12 - 7

29'

O'Brien

12'

7 - 7

O'Brien

11'

7 - 5

Cooney

7 - 0

McCann

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

Entries

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Ulster vs Dragons RFC Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Ulster face off against Dragons RFC in United Rugby Championship Round 17 on Fri 14th April 2023 at Kingspan Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:35. In South Africa it’s at 20:35 SAST, 06:35 NZST in New Zealand, 04:35 AEST in Australia and 11:35 EST in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 13 places in the league table with Dragons RFC in 2nd and Ulster in 15th as such Dragons RFC are favourites on paper.

Ulster vs Dragons RFC Squads

The official squads for Ulster 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.