Dragons and Scarlets open the new year with a United Rugby Championship clash at Rodney Parade, continuing a rivalry that has recently leaned slightly toward the visitors. 

Across their last five meetings, Scarlets have won three while Dragons have taken two. The most recent encounter came in April 2025, when Scarlets secured a 31–23 victory, pulling clear in the second half to maintain control.

Recent form suggests a tightly balanced contest. Both Dragons and Scarlets have won two of their last five matches, reflecting similar stretches of inconsistency as the URC schedule turns toward the second half of the season. 

Dragons will look to take advantage of home conditions and reset momentum in front of their supporters, while Scarlets aim to build on recent head-to-head success and establish early control.

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With both teams searching for traction and separation in the standings, this New Year’s Day matchup provides an opportunity to set the tone for the weeks ahead. 

Familiarity, physicality and discipline are expected to play central roles as the Welsh rivals meet once again.

Dragons vs. Scarlets Kickoff Time, Lineups

Dragons host the Scarlets at 10 a.m. ET on Jan. 1 at Rodney Parade in United Rugby Championship action.

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Dragons RFC Lineup vs. Scarlets

Starting XV

Angus O’Brien (co-captain)David RichardsFine InisiAneurin OwenRio DyerTinus de BeerChe HopeRodrigo MartinezOli BurrowsRobert HuntRyan WoodmanBen Carter (co-captain)Harri KeddieHarry BeddallAaron Wainwright

Replacements

16. George Roberts17. Wyn Jones18. Cebo Dlamini19. Levi Douglas20. Thomas Young21. Rhodri Williams22. Joe Westwood23. Ewan RosserScarlets Lineup vs. Dragons

Starting XV

Ioan NicholasTom RogersJoe RobertsEddie JamesEllis MeeJoe HawkinsGareth DaviesKemsley MathiasMarnus van der MerweHenry ThomasMax DouglasHarvey CucksonTaine PlumtreeJosh Macleod (captain)Fletcher Anderson

Replacements

16. Ryan Elias17. Josh Morse18. Harri O’Connor19. Sam Lousi20. Dan Davis21. Archie Hughes22. Carwyn Leggatt-Jones23. Macs PagePREM Rugby Table

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