Dragons opened the 2025/26 BKT United Rugby Championship season with defeat to Ulster Rugby at the Affidea Stadium.
The Dragons had taken the lead after only 12 seconds through Wales back row Aaron Wainwright but, despite further scores from Jared Rosser and Shane Lewis-Hughes, their attempts to secure consolation bonus points in defeat came up short.
The hosts ran in six tries with three coming in an eight-minute burst during the first half that ultimately swung the game in their favour. Cormac Izuchukwu, Nick Timoney, David McCann, Zac Ward, Nathan Doak and Tom Stewart all crossed for Richie Murphy’s side.
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