Connacht shine as Dragons poor home form continues

FT Dragons 20 - Connacht 30

Dragons' dismal home form continued as Connacht wrapped up a bonus point win at Rodney Parade.

On a very cold night in Wales, Dragons opened the scoring early with a penalty from Davies after 4 minutes.

Connacht slowly grew into the game and opened their account when Healy went over from a cross kick. Carty failed to add the extras.

Connacht continued to dominate the opening 20 minutes and doubled their score when Papali’i scored after a good set piece from the Irish side. Carty again failed to land the extras.

Dragons needed to step up or fear the game would run away. They caught some momentum and scored their first try as Hibbard went over. Davies missed the extras

As Dragon began to grow into the game themselves, Hibbard scored his second try 10 minutes later. Another rolling maul for the Welsh side. Davies failed to add the extras.

Connacht went down to 14 men after Bealham went to the bin following the try.

Despite being down to 14 men, Connacht took control of the game and tied tge scores through a penalty on halftime.

Connacht started the second half well and scored a converted try to open a 7 point lead, thanks to Colin Blade

Hiibbard was able to secure his hat trick from another driving maul.

With just three points in it, Tom Daly wrapped the game up and scored Connachts bonus point try. Carty added the extras.

With Dragons chasing the losing bonus point, Carty was able to end that hope with a drop goal 10 minutes from full time.

Connacht keep their slim hopes of a playoff spot alive.

Top performers

Ashton Hewitt - Several defenders beaten and was a constant threat to the Connacht defense