Dragons flanker Ryan Woodman, 22, will miss the rest of the season after a bicep injury that requires surgery, ruling him out of Wales’ Six Nations campaign. Coach Dale MacLeod said the recovery should see him back by late December, with the team hoping other players can fill the gap in upcoming URC and Challenge Cup matches.
The Dragons celebrated a Welsh derby win over the Scarlets, prevailing 38‑26 in a ten‑try thriller at Rodney Parade. Elliot Dee scored two tries and the team recorded six different try‑scorers, extending their unbeaten start to the United Rugby Championship season.
Catalans Dragons picked up a third win in four Super League games with a victory over Bradford Bulls. The home side led 22-10 at the break thanks to tries from Zac Lipowicz, Josh Allen, Julian Bousquet and Solomona Faataape.