Dragons v Glasgow Warriors - Glasgow Warriors

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15:54

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15:47

Trylights

"That was almost too easy!" 🎙️ George Horne scores his second try for @GlasgowWarriors against Dragons ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/v0N1Jg2URl

— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) February 16, 2025

80'

Full Time

Warriors search for another try but Ollie Smith's kick through trickles into touch. The referee blows the final whistle and Glasgow leave Newport with 5 points.

15:43

Player of the match

Jack Mann is named BKT Player of the Match after a barnstorming performance in the opening hour.

76'

Warriors replacement

Angus Fraser comes on for Johnny Matthews at hooker.

75'

Excellent try line defence

Dragons are 1m away from the Warriors line, going through the phases, stretching the defence. But Glasgow shut them out and the home side knock on at the base. Warriors win a penalty from the resulting scrum and clear.

72'

TRY SEBASTIAN CANCELLIERE

Lovely score from Glasgow, Euan Ferrie shows soft hands to release Duncan Weir out the back who throws a perfect looping pass into the path of Sebastian Cancelliere to run in and get in on the action. Conversion is good.

70'

10 minutes to go

Warriors still lead by 18 and are shutting down Dragons' attack well in the middle of the park. Nathan McBeth the latest player to win a jackal penalty and Glasgow will have another chance to attack inside the 22.

67'

Prop on the loose

Warriors turn the Dragons over and Patrick Schickerling finds himself in space, bursting into the 22. Glasgow can't recycle and the referee awards the hosts a penalty.

65'

Warriors replacement

Macenzzie Duncan makes his debut to become Warrior #367, he replaces Jack Mann.

62'

Solid defence

Glasgow repel another wave of attack and force the error that allows them to clear their lines. Kerr Johnston earns a jackal penalty in midfield and Duncan Weir kicks deep into the 22.

60'

Dragons not lying down

The home side haven't given up on this one and break down the left before chipping through. Warriors defence inside the 22 is strong by they concede back to back penalties and Dragons kick 5m out.

55'

Glasgow replacements

That late hit on Josh MacKay has ended his afternoon as he has to be helped off the field by the medical team. Kerr Johnston comes on to make his debut and become Warriors #366, slotting into midfield with Ollie Smith going to full back. George Horne is back onto the pitch as a blood replacement for Facundo Cordero.

55'

Dancing Duncy

Duncan Weir breaks a tackle, rounds another defender before handing off a third. The ball is lost but the referee brings play back for a late shot on Josh MacKay.

52'

Warriors threatening

Sebastián Cancelliere intercepts inside his own 22 and races into the Dragons half. The defence tracks back well and Glasgow are pinged for not releasing allowing the home side to clear.

50'

Warriors replacements

George Horne and Jare Oguntibeju are replaced by Ben Afshar and Ally Miller

48'

TRY GEORGE HORNE

George Horne gets his second of the afternoon. Off the top of the line out the scrum half dances through a gap and beats a couple of Dragons defenders to get the ball down. Another conversion from Duncan Weir extends Glasgow's lead.

43'

TRY NATHAN MCBETH

It didn't take long for Nathan McBeth to make an impression on this match. Finishing off from close range after good work in the wide channels from Glasgow. Duncan Weir converts.

15:04

Half time replacements

Nathan McBeth and Patrick Schickerling on in the front row for Jamie Bhatti and Fin Richardson.

41'

Second half underway

Back underway at Rodney Parade. Dragons starting the second half still down to 14.

14:53

Bonus point score

Try bonus point secured ✅ Duncan Weir with @GlasgowWarriors' fourth try of the game against Dragons ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/gooIdifuok

— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) February 16, 2025

14:52

First half highlights

George Horne with a try! 🔥@GlasgowWarriors take the lead against Dragons at Rodney Parade ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/R1UIPUmZ6v

— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) February 16, 2025

40'

Half Time

Dragons' conversion is the final act of a frantic first half. Only 4 points in it.

40'

Try Dragons

The hosts have the last say of the first half, powering over from close range. Conversion goes over.

38'

Dragons down to 14

The Dragons defender who attempted to stop Duncan's Weir try by knocking it on his sent to the bin retrospectively.

37'

TRY DUNCAN WEIR

Jack Mann breaks through the middle to get Warriors into the Glasgow 22. Dragons knock the ball intentionally as Warriors try to recycle but it falls onto Josh MacKay's boot and Duncan Weir manages to dot down before it goes dead. He converts his own score.

35'

Warriors looking dangerous

George Horne breaks before Ollie Smith's kick through puts the defence under pressure. They throw a loose ball to try and prevent the line out which nearly leads to a try but another scrum penalty for the Dragons allows them to exit.

31'

TRY GEORGE HORNE

Quick fire double for Glasgow. Fin Richardson breaks a tackle and finds himself in open field. George Horne is on his shoulder who then feeds Sebastián Cancelliere who is caught just short of the line. George snipes round the corner of the resulting ruck to put Warriors in front.

29'

TRY JACK MANN

Dragons are awarded a scrum inside their own 22 but the TMO alerts the referee to some foul play around the ruck. Warriors kick the penalty to the corner and go through the phases off the back of the line out before Jack Mann powers over. Duncan Weir's conversion attempt hits the post.

26'

Dragons extend lead

The hosts reply immediately, earning a penalty right in front of the sticks that gets knocked over to go 6 points ahead.

24'

TRY JOHNNY MATTHEWS

Warriors go through the phases but Dragons defence is strong. The ball spills in contact but Sebastián Cancelliere shows his footballing skills to dribble through and collect. Glasgow get quick ball and Johnny Matthews powers over.

21'

50-22

Dragons win a scrum penalty but their kick to touch doesn't make it. Warriors play infield making good ground off Jack Mann, Duncan Weir drops back and kicks a perfect cross field 50-22. Glasgow line out.

18'

Hosts looking dangerous

Dragons break down the left and look dangerous again inside Warriors' 22. Euan Ferrie gets over the ball to win a penalty. Glasgow clear.

14'

HIA

Johnny Matthews replaces Grant Stewart at Hooker who leaves the field for a HIA.

13'

Dragons clear

Warriors finally get the ball in their hands in Dragons territory. The hosts turn it over and hack it down field. Facundo Cordero wins the race back and Glasgow win a penalty that allows them to exit.

11'

Try Dragons

The maul makes good ground off the resulting line out. Warriors drag it down illegally but playing with advantage the Dragons power over the line. Conversion is good. Glasgow yet to get into the game.

Back to back penalties

Glasgow break down the right hand side, Josh McKay, Sebastián Cancelliere and Duncan Munn all combining. The ball is lost forward and off the resulting scrum the referee awards the hosts a penalty. They exit long and Warriors venture offside allowing Dragons to kick into the 22.

Solid defence

Dragons go through the phases on halfway but the Warriors defensive line holds strong. Making no progress the hosts opt for the kick which goes out on the full and Glasgow have a midfield line out.

Penalty Dragons

Warriors struggle to exit having received the kick-off and turn the ball over. As Dragons try to attack Glasgow knock the ball on in the tackle which is deemed intentional by the referee and the hosts take an easy 3.

Kick-off

The hosts get us underway in Newport. Let's go Glasgow!

13:58

1 weekend, 2 wins?

Can we follow up the women team's famous first ever victory at Scotstoun yesterday to make it a perfect weekend of results?

A win at home for Glasgow Warriors!!! #WhateverItTakes ⚔️🛡️ ⚔️🛡️ 36-17🏰 pic.twitter.com/7SxrfmZtbE

— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) February 15, 2025

13:53

Team news

Our hosts in Newport

💥 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 | Here is your 🐉 line-up for the @URCOfficial fixture with @GlasgowWarriors at @rodneyparade this Sunday for #OriginRound 👏 🚀 Benjamin celebrates 💯 👊 Wilson & Blacker start 💥 👍 Williams set for debut from bench 🔥 🎟️ https://t.co/twrn41NlSE #WeAreGwentRugby pic.twitter.com/HbXgargsRQ

— Dragons RFC 🐉 (@dragonsrfc) February 14, 2025

13:51