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Gwent Dragons

20 - 22

Full Time

Connacht

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

80'

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

78'

Fortune does not favour the brave in this case, as Sam Davies hits the right upright with their drop goal attempt.

75'

Sam Davies opts to go for the drop goal. Its looking good..but no! He's hit the left post and it's still in play!!

75'

Shane Jennings comes on.

75'

Shayne Bolton comes off.

75'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Aki Seiuli getting some game time.

70'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Rhodri Jones being replaced.

70'

Yellow Card

Shayne Bolton (Connacht Rugby) is shown a yellow card

63'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Sam Davies as they hook it left.

63'

Dragons RFC sub Sam Davies comes onto the field.

61'

Will Reed departs for Dragons RFC.

61'

David Hawkshaw curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

61'

Try

Connacht Rugby are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Dave Heffernan touching down.

60'

Oisin Dowling comes on for Connacht Rugby.

57'

Josh Murphy leaves the field.

57'

Peter Dooley comes on for Connacht Rugby.

57'

Denis Buckley leaves the field.

57'

Dave Heffernan comes on for Connacht Rugby.

57'

Dylan Tierney-Martin leaves the field.

57'

George Nott comes on for Dragons RFC.

57'

Aaron Wainwright leaves the field.

57'

Lloyd Fairbrother comes on.

53'

Leon Brown comes off.

53'

Harrison Keddie comes on.

51'

Taine Basham comes off.

51'

Elliot Dee comes on.

51'

Bradley Roberts comes off.

51'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as David Hawkshaw kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Jarrad Butler from scoring as they record the try for Connacht Rugby.

50'

What a run here by Jarrad Butler as they get over the gainline!

50'

Jarrad Butler comes on.

50'

Paul Boyle comes off.

50'

Penalty Goal

Will Reed makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

47'

Conversion

Will Reed adds the two points for Dragons RFC.

42'

Try

An interception for Dragons RFC allows Jared Rosser to race clear for the try.

41'

Fabulous play by Dragons RFC has led to Jared Rosser being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Fabulous play by Connacht Rugby has led to Shayne Bolton being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Sam Illo comes on for Connacht Rugby.

33'

Jack Aungier leaves the field.

33'

Yellow Card

Max Clark (Dragons RFC) is shown a yellow card

31'

Red Card

Matthew Screech (Dragons RFC) is shown the red card

30'

Trouble here as Conor Oliver breaches the defence.

30'

Penalty Goal

Will Reed adds the points for Dragons RFC.

23'

Conversion

David Hawkshaw makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

Cian Prendergast goes on their own for a try.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Cian Prendergast bursts through to advance the Connacht Rugby attack.

20'

That's a great try assist by Jack Aungier.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tom Farrell bursts through to advance the Connacht Rugby attack.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as John Porch bursts through to advance the Connacht Rugby attack.

16'

Conversion

Will Reed converts the try.

13'

Try

A series of passes by Dragons RFC results in a try for Aaron Wainwright

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Aaron Wainwright took full advantage.

11'

Rhodri Williams played a key part in that try.

11'

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

11'

Penalty Goal

David Hawkshaw kicks the penalty.

The defensive line has been broken as Shayne Bolton goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Connacht v Gwent Dragons 
  
 United Rugby Championship - Round 15 
  
 Sun 5th March 2023, 03:35am 
  
 Rodney Parade

Points Flow Chart

Connacht win +2

Time in lead

Mins in lead

35%

% Of Game In Lead

33%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Bolton

63'

20 - 22

Heffernan

60'

20 - 22

Hawkshaw

51'

20 - 17

Butler

50'

20 - 15

Reed

20 - 10

47'

Reed

17 - 10

42'

Rosser

15 - 10

41'

Half Time

Clark

10 - 10

31'

Screech

10 - 10

30'

Reed

10 - 10

23'

Hawkshaw

21'

7 - 10

Prendergast

20'

7 - 8

Reed

7 - 3

13'

Wainwright

5 - 3

11'

Hawkshaw

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Other Fixtures

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