Zebre 32 - 35 Dragons

● full_time 80 minutes

11 Apr 2026

Stage: QF Round 6

Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi

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In a thrilling Challenge Cup clash, Dragons RFC triumphed over Zebre Parma with a final score of 35-32. The match began with an early penalty from O'Brien, followed by a try from Inisi that showcased the Dragons' attacking prowess. Zebre responded quickly with a try from Trulla, converted by Da Re, keeping the contest tight. Key moments included a yellow card for Richards, which Zebre capitalized on with a try from Bertaccini. However, the Dragons maintained their lead with Keddie's second try shortly after halftime. In the closing minutes, the Dragons scored twice, including a last-minute try from Quattrini, but it wasn't enough for Zebre. Ultimately, the Dragons' disciplined play and effective conversions secured their narrow victory away from home.

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Temperature: 17.3°C (Feels like 16.4°C) Condition: PartlyCloudy Wind: 7.3 km/h, gusting to 15.8 km/h Humidity: 67% Cloud Cover: 52%

Highlights

Events

0' kickoff
9' penalty Angus O'Brien
12' penalty Giacomo Da Re
13' try Fine Inisi
14' conversion Angus O'Brien
23' yellow_card David Richards
24' try Jacopo Trulla
25' conversion Giacomo Da Re
27' substitution Aneurin Owen
29' try Harrison Keddie
30' conversion Angus O'Brien
32' yellow_card Fine Inisi
33' yellow_card_complete David Richards
36' try Giulio Bertaccini
37' conversion Giacomo Da Re
37' substitution Ion Neculai
40' half_time
40' second_half
42' yellow_card_complete Fine Inisi
43' penalty Angus O'Brien
50' substitution Gonzalo Garcia
50' substitution Rodrigo Martinez
50' substitution Brodie Coghlan
51' try Harrison Keddie
51' conversion Angus O'Brien
57' substitution Matteo Canali
57' substitution David Odiase
59' substitution Ryan Woodman
62' penalty Giacomo Da Re
64' try Elliot Dee
70' substitution Bautista Stavile
70' substitution Marco Zanon
70' substitution Muhamed Hasa
70' substitution Niall Armstrong
73' substitution David Richards
73' substitution Tommaso Di Bartolomeo
76' penalty Angus O'Brien
77' try Leonard Krumov
80' try Giovanni Quattrini
81' conversion Giacomo Da Re
80' full_time