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As the United Rugby Championship heats up, Newport Gwent Dragons will host Edinburgh Rugby on May 9, 2026, in what promises to be an intriguing encounter at home. Both teams come into this fixture with contrasting recent form, as Newport has managed to secure victories in 3 of their last 5 matches, showcasing a resilient performance in key moments. In comparison, Edinburgh has experienced more difficulty, winning only 2 of their last 5 outings, which might place them under additional pressure heading into this clash.
Bookmakers have set the odds at 2.6 for a home victory, indicating a perceived challenge for the Dragons, while an away win for Edinburgh stands at a more favorable 1.53. According to model predictions, the Dragons have a 37.8% chance of winning, contrasted by a 56.5% probability favoring Edinburgh.
Tactically, the Dragons will need to capitalize on their home advantage and leverage their recent momentum, while Edinburgh must find ways to overcome their inconsistency and fully utilize their attacking capabilities. As both teams seek critical points, this matchup promises to be pivotal for their championship aspirations. Ultimately, the outcome remains uncertain, with both sides possessing strengths that could sway the result in their favor.
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| Dragons 35% |
Draw 4.5% |
Edinburgh 60.5% |
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.6 | 22 | 1.52 | |
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2.73 | 18 | 1.51 | |
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2.6 | 21 | 1.5 | |
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2.64 | 20.63 | 1.55 |
Latest Results
| 03.05.26 Montpellier Hérault RC – Newport Gwent Dragons – 18:12 24.04.26 Zebre Rugby – Newport Gwent Dragons – 18:19 17.04.26 Newport Gwent Dragons – Blue Bulls Rugby – 7:47 11.04.26 Zebre Rugby – Newport Gwent Dragons – 32:35 05.04.26 Stade Français – Newport Gwent Dragons – 31:36 |
24.04.26 Edinburgh Rugby – Sharks Rugby – 33:28 17.04.26 Edinburgh Rugby – Zebre Rugby – 31:30 05.04.26 Leinster Rugby – Edinburgh Rugby – 49:31 28.03.26 Stormers Rugby – Edinburgh Rugby – 33:14 21.03.26 Lions Rugby – Edinburgh Rugby – 54:17 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 28.03.25 Edinburgh Rugby – Newport Gwent Dragons – 38:5 21.10.23 Newport Gwent Dragons – Edinburgh Rugby – 17:22 17.09.22 Edinburgh Rugby – Newport Gwent Dragons – 44:6 27.11.21 Newport Gwent Dragons – Edinburgh Rugby – 14:30 28.03.21 Newport Gwent Dragons – Edinburgh Rugby – 24:17 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Stormers | 16 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 450:284 | 56 |
| 2 | Glasgow Warriors | 16 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 413:299 | 55 |
| 3 | Lions | 16 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 508:418 | 53 |
| 4 | Leinster | 16 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 416:349 | 53 |
| 5 | Munster | 16 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 365:333 | 51 |
| 6 | Cardiff Rugby | 16 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 314:316 | 50 |
| 7 | Bulls | 16 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 467:368 | 49 |
| 8 | Ulster | 16 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 434:356 | 47 |
| 9 | Connacht | 16 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 390:383 | 44 |
| 10 | Sharks | 16 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 367:402 | 36 |
| 11 | Ospreys | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 335:366 | 35 |
| 12 | Edinburgh | 16 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 333:398 | 33 |
| 13 | Benetton | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 301:402 | 33 |
| 14 | Dragons | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 300:422 | 25 |
| 15 | Scarlets | 16 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 306:398 | 24 |
| 16 | Zebre | 16 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 274:479 | 15 |
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