The Dragons secured a thrilling 22-14 victory over Newcastle, marking a strong start in the Challenge Cup with a standout performance from a young player.
Newcastle: The Dragons pulled off a fantastic win against Newcastle, kicking off their Challenge Cup journey with a 22-14 score at Kingston Park. It was a much-needed boost for the team.
They were looking to break a rough patch, having lost seven games in a row. But with tries from Rodrigo Martinez, Aaron Wainwright, and Huw Anderson, they finally got back on track.
Before this match, they were sitting at the bottom of the United Rugby Championship. But this victory puts them in a better spot for Pool 2 in Europe.
Coach Filo Tiatia made some big changes to the lineup after a tough loss to Montpellier. Young full-back Huw Anderson got his first start and really shone.
He even scored a stunning 70-yard solo try, which helped seal the win. It was a great moment for him and the team, especially after the struggles they’ve faced.
Newcastle had their own moments, with tries from Adam Radwan and Alex Hearle, but it just wasn’t enough to overcome the Dragons. The only downside was losing George Nott to a serious injury.