Ulster

49 - 26

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.

80'

The referee is running towards the posts and a penalty try is given to Dragons RFC.

79'

Yellow Card

Nick Timoney (Ulster Rugby) is shown a yellow card

79'

Conversion

John Cooney has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Ulster Rugby is finished off by David McCann

76'

Spellbinding play by Luke Marshall is finished off with a try.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Luke Marshall bursts through to advance the Ulster Rugby attack.

76'

Conversion

John Cooney has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

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

73'

Jacob Stockdale played a key part in that try.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Jacob Stockdale took full advantage.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Corey Baldwin took full advantage.

71'

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

69'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Huw Anderson coming on.

69'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Joe Westwood coming off.

69'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with George Nott coming on.

69'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Barny Langton coming off.

69'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Luke Marshall coming on.

68'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Jude Postlethwaite coming off.

68'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Scott Wilson coming on.

68'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Tom O'Toole coming off.

68'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with John Andrew coming on.

68'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Tom Stewart coming off.

68'

Conversion

The Dragons RFC supporters go wild as Will Reed successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

Brodie Coghlan scores the try from close range.

68'

Dragons RFC sub Brodie Coghlan comes onto the field.

60'

James Benjamin departs for Dragons RFC.

60'

Conversion

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

60'

Try

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

58'

Jacob Stockdale played a key part in that try.

58'

What a run here by Will Reed as they get over the gainline!

55'

Gonzalo Bertranou comes on.

54'

Dane Blacker comes off.

54'

Aki Seiuli comes on.

54'

Rodrigo Martinez comes off.

54'

Luke Yendle comes on.

53'

Chris Coleman comes off.

53'

Sean Reffell comes on.

53'

Marcus Rea comes off.

53'

Kieran Treadwell comes on.

53'

Cormac Izuchukwu comes off.

53'

Nathan Doak comes on.

53'

Billy Burns comes off.

53'

Jacob Stockdale comes on.

53'

Will Addison comes off.

53'

Andrew Warwick comes on.

53'

Steven Kitshoff comes off.

53'

Will Reed hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

53'

Try

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

52'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Harri Ackerman getting some game time.

47'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Aneurin Owen being replaced.

47'

Will Addison makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Ulster Rugby has led to Ethan McIlroy being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Conversion

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

34'

Try

Silky skills by Ulster Rugby ends with a try for Mike Lowry.

32'

Trouble here as Mike Lowry breaches the defence.

32'

Jude Postlethwaite sets up the try.

32'

Trouble here as Ethan McIlroy breaches the defence.

31'

Conversion

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

30'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Harry Sheridan scores from close range.

29'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Barny Langton coming on.

19'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Harry Taylor coming off.

19'

Conversion

John Cooney converts the try.

19'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Ulster Rugby is finished off by Mike Lowry

17'

David McCann sets up the try.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as David McCann bursts through to advance the Ulster Rugby attack.

17'

Conversion

Will Reed converts the try.

12'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! James Benjamin places the ball down for the try.

11'

Conversion

John Cooney has kicked a conversion.

Try

The kick through from Ulster Rugby has allowed Will Addison to touch down.

The defensive line has been broken as Will Addison goes through the gap.

Billy Burns sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Ulster v Dragons RFC 
  
 Round 11 
  
 Sat 2nd March 2024, 11:35am PST 
  
 Kingspan Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Ulster win +23

Time in lead

Mins in lead

91%

% Of Game In Lead

46%

Possession Last 10 min

54%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Penalty Try

79'

49 - 26

Timoney

49 - 19

79'

Cooney

49 - 19

77'

McCann

47 - 19

76'

Cooney

42 - 19

74'

Timoney

40 - 19

73'

Reed

68'

35 - 19

Coghlan

68'

35 - 17

Cooney

35 - 12

60'

McCann

33 - 12

58'

Screech

52'

28 - 12

Half Time

Cooney

28 - 7

34'

Lowry

26 - 7

32'

Cooney

21 - 7

30'

Sheridan

19 - 7

29'

Cooney

14 - 7

19'

Lowry

12 - 7

17'

Reed

12'

7 - 7

Benjamin

11'

7 - 5

Cooney

7 - 0

Addison

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Ulster

Dragons RFC

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Defence Profile

Ulster

Dragons RFC

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

65%

58%

3-6 secs

22%

6+ secs

15%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

62'

63'

69'

78'

79'

Ulster

Dragons RFC

Ulster vs Dragons RFC Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Ulster face off against Dragons RFC in United Rugby Championship Round 11 on Sat 2nd March 2024 at Kingspan Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:35. In South Africa it’s at 21:35 SAST, 08:35 NZST in New Zealand, 06:35 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 9 places in the league table with Dragons RFC in 6th 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.