Dragons 25-30 Connacht
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Connacht withstood a brave effort from 14-man Newport Gwent Dragons to win at Rodney Parade.
Home captain Rynard Landman was sent off for elbowing Jack Carty in a first half where Craig Ronaldson and Eoghan Masterson scored Connacht's tries.
Hallam Amos crossed for the Dragons before the break, and Jack Dixon's try gave the hosts further hope.
But Mick Kearney's late score meant Amos' second could only secure a losing bonus point.
After a
historic win at Leinster
the previous weekend, the Dragons entered this match full of confidence.
But their …
Home captain Rynard Landman was sent off for elbowing Jack Carty in a first half where Craig Ronaldson and Eoghan Masterson scored Connacht's tries.
Hallam Amos crossed for the Dragons before the break, and Jack Dixon's try gave the hosts further hope.
But Mick Kearney's late score meant Amos' second could only secure a losing bonus point.
After a
historic win at Leinster
the previous weekend, the Dragons entered this match full of confidence.
But their …
