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Dragons co-captain Ben Carter recovers from injury for URC season start

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 4:21 AM

Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Dragons co-captain Ben Carter recovers from injury for URC season start

Summary

Dragons co-captain Ben Carter has been cleared to return to action for the start of the 2026-27 United Rugby Championship. The 25-year-old lock had been sidelined since mid-July after suffering an ankle injury during a training session with Wales. Carter did not require surgery for the setback and has returned to full training ahead of the Dragons' season opener against Benetton on 25 September. Defence coach Dale MacLeod confirmed the forward is in top physical condition for the upcoming campaign. The Dragons continue their pre-season preparations with a fixture against Scarlets at Church Bank this Friday.

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Status Watch

•Ben Carter will be available for the URC season opener on 25 September.
•The lock missed the Nations Championship match against South Africa due to an ankle injury.
•Dragons play a pre-season friendly against Scarlets this Friday.
•Prop Rob Hunt has returned to training following a hamstring operation.
•Terrell Peita will join the Dragons in December after finishing his commitment in New Zealand.

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4:21 AMYahoo Sports — Wales lock Carter cleared for Dragons after injury

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Dragons co-captain Ben Carter fit for start of United Rugby Championship season after recovering from summer ankle injury suffered with Wales.
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