Dragons RFC wrap up 2023 with a big Welsh festive derby as they tackle rivals Cardiff Rugby in Round 8 of the BKT United Rugby Championship on Boxing Day at Cardiff Arms Park (kick-off 3pm). Ahead of the derby, we bring all the information you need to know…
TV:
Live on Viaplay, Premier Sports, Super Sport, BBC Cymru Wales and URC TV
Officials:
Referee: Ben Whitehouse (WRU, 96th competition game) Assistant: Gwyn Morris & Mike English (both WRU) TMO: Wayne Daniels (WRU)
Overall URC head-to-head record:
Played 40, Cardiff won 32, Dragons won 8.
Did you know?
- Cardiff’s only win in their last five BKT United Rugby Championship matches was 31-24 at home to Stormers in Round 6. This is Cardiff’s only victory in the Championship at The Arms Park since beating Benetton there in February.
- Dragons RFC’s only victory in the opening seven rounds of the BKT United Rugby Championship was 20-5 at home to Ospreys in Round 5.
- Dragons have won only once away from home since April 2022: 21-15 at Pau in the Challenge Cup last January.
- Dragons have won two of their last three fixtures against fellow Welsh regions.
- Cardiff have won their last seventeen fixtures against the Dragons in the United Rugby Championship since Dragons 23-17 victory at the Arms Park exactly nine years ago.
Tickets for the home derby game with Scarlets - as well as our European game with Hollywoodbets Sharks - are on sale NOW – click HERE to buy online or call the Ticket Office team on 01633 670 690 during office hours.
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