Dragons kept their European Challenge Cup hopes alive with a bonus-point win over Newcastle Red Bulls at Rodney Parade. Filo Tiatia's side claimed a 40-12 victory, scoring five tries to secure a crucial fourth consecutive win in Newport. This result puts them within touching distance of a knockout stage berth for the first time since 2023.

Newcastle led 12-7 at half-time after tries from Simon Benitez Cruz and Christian Wade. However, Dragons dominated the second half with scores from Brodie Coghlan, Rio Dyer (2), and David Richards. A penalty try, awarded after sustained pressure from their line-out drive, proved decisive and broke Newcastle's resistance.

The win sets up a tense wait for results elsewhere. Dragons will qualify if Perpignan and Lions do not draw in France on Saturday, with both teams needing to score four tries. For Newcastle, the loss missed a chance to apply pressure on Benetton for top spot in Pool Two and a higher seeding.