Dragons RFC launch 2024 with a big Welsh derby as they tackle rivals Scarlets Rugby in Round 9 of the BKT United Rugby Championship on New Year’s Day at Rodney Parade (kick-off 5.15pm). Ahead of the derby, we bring all the information you need to know…
TV:
Live on Viaplay, Premier Sports, Super Sport, S4C and URC TV
Officials:
Referee: Craig Evans (WRU, 52nd competition game) Assistant: Dewi Phillips & Gareth Newman (both WRU) TMO: Wayne Daniels (WRU)
Overall URC head-to-head record:
Played 40, Scarlets won 30, Dragons won 10.
Did you know?
- Dragons have slipped to three straight BKT United Rugby Championship defeats since their 20-5 victory over Ospreys at Rodney Parade on 18 November.
- Dragons have won their last two home games in all competitions and have not won three in succession at Rodney Parade since 2020.
- Scarlets only win in the last five rounds of the BKT United Rugby Championship was 29-23 at Cardiff in Round 7. That victory ended a run of seven successive away defeats in the Championship.
- The last ten encounters between the two regions have been evenly distributed with five wins each.
- Scarlets have won on two of their last three visits to Rodney Parade.
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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