In Parma, the Dragons edged Zebre 18‑19 to snap a away win drought in the United Rugby Championship. After a tight first half dominated by penalties, Zebre led 11‑7, but the home side kept pressing. Fly‑half Tinus de Beer orchestrated the attack that set up wing J. Rosser’s early try, giving the visitors a fleeting lead and a crucial defensive stand in the dying minutes.

Zebre’s advantage evaporated when hooker Di Bartolomeo dove over from a rolling line‑out, only for lock Levi Douglas to receive a yellow card for an illegal tackle. Dragons reclaimed the lead in the 68th minute when lock Carter crashed over a quick tap, but Zebre answered minutes later with a seven‑pointer from Locatelli after Montemauri’s line break. And a missed conversion kept them behind.

With the clock ticking, Dragons earned a penalty and shifted play right, where de Beer whipped a perfect pass to David Richards, who dived across for the decisive score. The 18‑19 victory not only ends the Dragons’ away slump but also keeps them in contention for a URC semi‑final spot, while Zebre slip to fourth in the Italian pool. Fans erupted.