Dragons RFC return to BKT United Rugby Championship action on Saturday as the Men of Gwent face Vodacom Bulls in Round 12 at Rodney Parade (kick-off 7.35pm). Ahead of the fixture, we bring all the information you need to know…
TV:
Live on Viaplay, Premier Sports, Super Sport, S4C and URC TV
Officials:
Referee: Eoghan Cross (IRFU, 14th game) Assistant: Ben Breakspear (WRU) & Elgan Williams (WRU) TMO: Mark Patton (IRFU)
Overall URC head-to-head record:
Played 2, Vodacom Bulls won 2
Did you know?
- Dragons RFC have won just one of their last six BKT United Rugby Championship matches: 13-12 at home to Scarlets in Round 9.
- Dragons defeat to the Sharks at Rodney Parade in the EPCR Challenge Cup in January ended a run of three straight wins at the venue in all competitions.
- Dragons have not beaten a South African opponent since their 13-10 win over Cheetahs in Newport in February 2020.
- Vodacom Bulls only defeat in their last six Vodacom United Rugby Championship fixtures was 20-26 at the Stormers in Round 8.
- The Bulls three away wins in the United Rugby Championship this season were at Zebre in Round 3, at Zebre in Round 4 and at the Lions in Round 10.
- Bulls only loss to a Welsh region in the championship was 28-37 to the Scarlets in Llanelli in January 2023.
- The two sides have met just twice before with Bulls triumphant on each occasion.
Watch the Dragons this March as they face Vodacom Bulls (Saturday, March 23) and Zebre Parma (Friday, March 29) in the BKT United Rugby Championship. CLICK HERE to buy your tickets now or call 01633 670690 during office hours.
