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Dragons defeat Scarlets in thrilling URC derby at Rodney Parade

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Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Dragons defeat Scarlets in thrilling URC derby at Rodney Parade
Summary

Dragons secured a victory against Scarlets in a high-scoring Welsh derby in the United Rugby Championship on October 1, 2026. The match featured ten tries, with Dragons scoring six to Scarlets' four, ultimately winning 38-26. Elliot Dee starred for Dragons with two tries, complemented by contributions from Anzelo Tuitavuki, Rodrigo Martinez, Huw Anderson, and Rob Hunt. Scarlets' tries came from Macs Page, Sam O’Connor, and Ioan Jones, but they struggled with injuries and penalties. The win keeps Dragons unbeaten in the URC following their earlier draw with Benetton.

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  • •Dragons scored six tries to secure a 38-26 victory.
  • •Elliot Dee scored twice for Dragons in the match.
  • •Scarlets led 14-12 at halftime before Dragons dominated the second half.
  • •The match was played in front of a crowd of 7,163 at Rodney Parade.
  • •Scarlets are now missing key players due to injuries.
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  • 4:03 PMYahoo Sports — Dragons celebrate derby success against Scarlets
  • 4:02 PMBBC Sport — Dragons celebrate derby success against Scarlets
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Dragons secure a Welsh derby win in a United Rugby Championship (URC) 10-try thrilling encounter at Rodney Parade in Newport.

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Dragons secure a Welsh derby win in a United Rugby Championship (URC) 10-try thrilling encounter at Rodney Parade in Newport.

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