Connacht Rugby v Dragons

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Saturday 24 Apr 2027

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19:45 Local Time

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Dexcom Stadium • 

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Connacht Rugby is a professional rugby union team representing the province of Connacht in western Connacht Rugby0. Founded in 1885 and based in Connacht Rugby2, the club competes in the United Rugby Championship, facing leading teams from Connacht Rugby0, Connacht Rugby6, Scotland, Connacht Rugby5 and South Africa. Its European campaigns take place in the Investec Champions Cup or EPCR Challenge Cup, depending on qualification. Connacht’s greatest achievement came in 2016, when the province won its first Pro12 title, defeating Leinster in the final. The landmark victory remains a defining moment in the club’s history and earned Connacht recognition as champions of Connacht Rugby3 and Italian rugby. The team plays its home matches at Dexcom Stadium, formerly known as the Connacht Rugby2 Sportsground, a venue in the heart of Connacht Rugby2 that has hosted Connacht rugby for generations. Notable players associated with the team include Connacht Rugby0 internationals Bundee Aki, Mack Hansen and Caolin Blade, alongside homegrown talent from the province. Known for passionate support and an energetic style of play, Connacht Rugby is an important part of Irish provincial rugby and continues to compete for honours in domestic and European competitions.

Dragons RFC is a professional Welsh rugby union team based in Newport, South Connacht Rugby6, and one of the country’s four regional sides. Founded in 2003 as Newport Gwent Dragons, the team competes in the United Rugby Championship and European Rugby competitions, including the EPCR Challenge Cup when qualified. Dragons play their home matches at Rodney Parade, a historic stadium in central Newport that they share with Newport RFC and Newport County. The club’s most notable European achievement came in 2021, when it reached the Challenge Cup final before finishing runner-up to Montpellier. Dragons have featured a number of prominent Welsh internationals, including Taulupe Faletau, Ross Moriarty, Cory Hill and Hallam Amos; player rosters change from season to season. The team represents Newport, Monmouthshire and surrounding areas, drawing on a strong rugby tradition across southeast Connacht Rugby6. Supporters follow Dragons for competitive regional rugby, developing Welsh talent and fixtures against leading clubs from Connacht Rugby0, Scotland, Connacht Rugby5 and South Africa. With its central location, longstanding stadium and place in top-level domestic and European competition, Dragons RFC is an established part of Welsh professional rugby.