Copeland binned for bringing down a maul after a string of penalties from his side. Dragons turning the ***** now in search of a crucial score, Tovey with a great grubber to put play just 5 metres form the Blues line.

Scintillating break from the kick off, Faletau pops it to Leach who scythes through to the Blues 10 where they are awarded another quick fire penalty. Tovey again to go for the posts.

Tovey nails it, and were back to level scores with 30 minutes left to play.

Blues pinged at the breakdown for slowing down possession, Tovey to try a kick at goal.

Slight break in play here as Dacey receives treatment. Back on his feet though, he looks to be ok.

Halfpenny slots it, and the Blues lead for the first time tonight.

Blues keeping it tight now, and as the play slows down the ref brings us back for an offside. Halpenny to go for the posts

Blues now just outside the Dragons 22, Halfpenny joining the line to get his side 10 metres out.

Controversy here, Ashley Smith having what on first inspection looked a perfectly reasonable try disallowed. Referee went to the T.M.O who decided Patchell had been block in the lead up to the score, so instead the Blues get a penalty.

Back under way here at Rodney Parade, Blues in possession in the pulsating contest.