Dragons vs. Connacht Kickoff Time, Lineups

The Dragons and Connacht meet again in United Rugby Championship play, with recent history favoring the visitors. 

Connacht has won three of the last four meetings between the sides, including the most recent matchup in October 2024 during Round 6 of URC play. In that contest, Connacht struck first and controlled proceedings throughout, securing a 31-7 victory at the Dragons’ expense.

Recent form suggests both teams are navigating uneven stretches. 

The Dragons have posted a 1-3-2 record across their last five matches, showing resilience in draws but struggling to convert opportunities into wins. 

Connacht enters with a 2-3 record over the same span, finding success in flashes while continuing to search for consistency across competitions.

With Rodney Parade hosting this Round 7 fixture, the Dragons will look to leverage home support and challenge recent trends against a Connacht side that has largely dictated the rivalry. 

Connacht, meanwhile, aims to build on its head-to-head advantage and reassert control as the URC season progresses.

Dragons vs. Connacht Kickoff Time, Lineups

The Dragons host Connacht at 2:45 p.m. ET on Dec. 20 at Rodney Parade in United Rugby Championship action.

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Dragons Lineup vs. Connacht

Starting XV

Rodrigo MartinezOli BurrowsRobert HuntLevi DouglasBen CarterRyan WoodmanHarry BeddallHarrison KeddieChe HopeTinus de BeerRio DyerAneurin OwenFine InisiJared RosserAngus O’Brien

Replacements

16. George Roberts17. Jordan Morris18. Cebo Dlamini19. Shane Lewis-Hughes20. Thomas Young21. Rhodri Williams22. Joe Westwood23. Huw AndersonConnacht Lineup vs. Dragons

Starting XV

Jordan DugganDave HeffernanSam IlloDarragh MurrayNiall MurrayCian PrendergastSean O’BrienPaul BoyleCaolin BladeJosh IoaneShayne BoltonBundee AkiCathal FordeChay MullinsSam Gilbert

Replacements

16. Dylan Tierney-Martin17. Denis Buckley18. Finlay Bealham19. Josh Murphy20. Sean Jansen21. Ben Murphy22. Jack Carty23. Hugh GavinSubscribe To Watch Rugby All Year Long With A FloRugby Annual Subscription

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URC Fixtures: Round 7 Schedule

Friday, Dec. 19

2:45 PM ET – Leinster vs. Ulster2:45 PM ET – Cardiff vs. Scarlets

Saturday, Dec. 20

8:30 AM ET – DHL Stormers vs. Lions9 AM ET – Benetton vs. Zebre Parma10 AM ET – Glasgow Warriors vs. Edinburgh11 AM ET – Sharks vs. Vodacom Bulls12:30 PM ET – Ospreys vs. Munster2:45 PM ET – Dragons vs. ConnachtEuropean Union Rugby Lives On FloSports And FloRugby

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