Dragons RFC are in BKT United Rugby Championship action in our penultimate game of the season this Saturday when the Men of Gwent travel to rivals the Ospreys in Round 17 (kick-off 15.00pm UK). Ahead of the fixture, we bring all the information you need to know…
TV:
Live on Premier Sports, Super Sport, and URC TV
Officials:
Referee: Ben Breakspear (WRU, 2nd game) Assistant: Ben Connor (WRU) & Jason Bessant (WRU) TMO: Ian Davies (WRU)
Overall URC head-to-head record:
Played 42, Ospreys won 27, Dragons won 14 & 1 draw
Did you know?
* The Ospreys have slipped to back-to-back defeats in the BKT United Rugby Championship, losing 24-61 at the Bulls and 14-61 at Leinster.
* Ospreys have lost just one of their last five home games in the Championship: 17-27 to Munster at Swansea.com Stadium in Round 12.
* Ospreys have won their last three encounters with fellow Welsh regions.
* Dragons RFC have lost their last three BKT United Rugby Championship matches since beating Zebre 20-13 at Rodney Parade in Round 13.
* The Dragons have not won away from home in the Championship since beating Scarlets 38- 27 in Llanelli in April 2022.
* Dragons RFC have won three of their last five fixtures against fellow Welsh regions.
* The last four fixtures between the two sides have all gone the way of home field advantage whilst the Dragons’ only previous success at Swansea.com Stadium was 21-16 in October 2010.
