A thrilling Challenge Cup last-16 clash saw the Dragons pull off a stunning 31-36 victory over Stade Francais in Paris. A dramatic late try by prop Wyn Jones sealed the upset, overturning a tense match where the Welsh side overcame early setbacks. The Dragons' resilience was tested as they navigated a scrum-half crisis, with Rhodri Williams and Che Hope ruled out, but Niall Armstrong's inclusion proved pivotal.

Stade Francais, seeded fourth in the knockout stages, had dominated their pool with three wins but faced a determined Dragons squad that made three changes from their URC loss to the Lions. The Dragons opened strongly with an O'Brien penalty and a converted try from a line-out, while Coghlan's contract-signing week form shone through a diving maul conversion. However, the hosts' Ezeala crossed twice before halftime, and a controversial try for Stade Francais was disallowed after TV review.

The Dragons' replacement flanker Thomas Young's turnover prowess disrupted the French attack, while lock Levi Douglas' absence forced Seb Davies into the starting lineup. This result reshapes the Challenge Cup landscape, with Stade Francais' strong Top 14 position now under threat. The Dragons' tactical adjustments and late heroics highlight their growing form as they advance to the quarter-finals.