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<\/p>\nThe Dragons were outstanding to a man in Paris and here is how the players rated<\/p>\n
15:16, 05 Apr 2026<\/p>\n
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Aaron Wainwright was incredible for the Dragons in Paris(Image: Huw Evans Picture Agency)<\/p>\n
The Dragons are through to the quarter-finals of the EPCR Challenge Cup after a sensational 36-31 victory over Stade Francais in Paris.<\/p>\n
Filo Tiatia’s side will face the winner of Pau v Zebre away from home in the quarter-finals of the EPCR Challenge Cup, but on the evidence of today’s performance they will fancy their chances of reaching the last four.<\/p>\n
Tries from Angus O’Brien, Brodie Coghlan, Chris Coleman, Elliot Dee and Jones helped seal a famous victory. O’Brien and Tinus de Beer also contributed 11 points from the kicking tee.<\/p>\n
Here are the Dragons player ratings.<\/p>\n
15. Angus O’Brien 8<\/p>\n
The Dragons full-back put in a fine all-round performance.<\/p>\n
His kicking out of hand was excellent as usual, and he also gave the Dragons an extra playmaking option in the back three.<\/p>\n
He hit a tremendous angle to score his side’s opening try and, while there was the odd error, the positives by far outweighed the negatives.<\/p>\n
14. David Richards 8<\/p>\n
Last season Richards was trying to sell tickets as part of the Dragons commercial team and today he played a pivotal role in a famous victory over Top 14 high-flyers Stade Francais.<\/p>\n
Richards always made metres with ball in hand and was excellent under the high ball, with the Dragons winning the aerial battle hands down.<\/p>\n
13. Fine Inisi 8<\/p>\n
The Tonga international carried well and made those all-important post-contact metres.<\/p>\n
Inisi got the better of his opposite number and gave the Dragons a very physical edge in midfield which has been lacking in recent seasons.<\/p>\n
12. Aneurin Owen 8<\/p>\n
The 25-year-old stood up defensively and carried the ball well.<\/p>\n
He helped the Dragons get over the gain-line, his distribution was excellent and Owen had a hand in Angus O’Brien’s opening try.<\/p>\n
11. Rio Dyer 7<\/p>\n
The Wales wing was strong both under the high ball and in defence, while he looked a threat with ball in hand.<\/p>\n
A solid performance.<\/p>\n
JOIN OUR WALES RUGBY FACEBOOK PAGE Latest news, analysis and much more<\/a><\/p>\n 10. Tinus de Beer 8<\/p>\n The South African got his backline moving and kicked very well out of hand.<\/p>\n He also stood up well defensively to the powerful runners Stade Francais sent down his channel.<\/p>\n 9. Niall Armstrong 7<\/p>\n The 26-year-old Irishman’s service was slick as he provided clean ball for his outside-half.<\/p>\n Armstrong kicked well out of hand and managed the game well.<\/p>\n 8. Aaron Wainwright 9 (Star man)<\/p>\n Another huge performance from the Wales star, who carried extremely well to put his side on the front foot.<\/p>\n Wainwright also made 13 tackles and there were some key interventions in defence when the Dragons were under pressure.<\/p>\n 7. Thomas Young 8<\/p>\n The 33-year-old was everywhere, making 14 tackles and winning a few key turnovers to relieve pressure on the Dragons.<\/p>\n Young was also very prominent with ball in hand, especially in the wide channels, while he also put pressure on Stade at the breakdown.<\/p>\n A fine all-round performance, and Steve Tandy could do a lot worse than consider the Dragons openside for Wales.<\/p>\n 6. Ryan Woodman 8<\/p>\n The former Wales U20s captain put in a big shift, making 15 tackles, and was very prominent around the park.<\/p>\n Woodman played a big part in the Dragons’ lineout running smoothly and stole two Stade lineouts when the Welsh club were under pressure.<\/p>\n 5. Ben Carter 8<\/p>\n The Wales lock was excellent as he dominated the lineouts and was a huge physical presence throughout the game.<\/p>\n Carter made 19 tackles and led from the front.<\/p>\n 4. Levi Douglas 6<\/p>\n He only lasted 21 minutes after leaving the game with a head knock, but made a big impression in that time with a series of powerful carries.<\/p>\n 3. Chris Coleman 8<\/p>\n The Wales international was excellent. Coleman scrummaged very well and put in a big shift around the park with 14 tackles.<\/p>\n He also claimed a well-deserved try.<\/p>\n 2. Brodie Coghlan 8<\/p>\n This was a big performance from the Dragons hooker, who ensured the lineout ran smoothly while he put in 15 tackles and carried well.<\/p>\n He also claimed a try in the first half.<\/p>\n 1. Rodrigo Martinez 8<\/p>\n The Argentinian international was excellent.<\/p>\n Martinez played his part in a powerful scrummaging effort, while he also finished the game as the top tackler with 21.<\/p>\n He also made a few strong carries, including a linebreak in the first half.<\/p>\n Replacements<\/p>\n 16. Elliot Dee 8<\/p>\n The experienced Wales hooker made a huge impact around the park and claimed a try for his side.<\/p>\n 17. Wyn Jones 8<\/p>\n The former Wales and Lions prop claimed the match-winning try at the death.<\/p>\n 18. Owain James 7<\/p>\n James worked hard around the park as his side fought their way to a famous win.<\/p>\n 19. Seb Davies 8<\/p>\n Davies carried well and went through a lot of work after replacing Levi Douglas early on.<\/p>\n 20. Harrison Keddie 8<\/p>\n Keddie made a big impact with his break up the touchline and excellent inside pass creating the match-winning try.<\/p>\n 21. Morgan Lloyd 7<\/p>\n Lloyd looked a threat with ball in hand and came close to the match-winning try himself when he was brought down just short of the line.<\/p>\n 22. Fetuli Paea 7<\/p>\n He punched some holes in the Stade Francais defence with his explosive carrying.<\/p>\n 23. Huw Anderson N\/A<\/p>\n Not enough time on the field to give Anderson a mark.<\/p>\n Follow all of our channels to ensure you stay up to date with the latest Welsh rugby news. 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