Dragons go top after superb comeback

THE DRAGONS shot to the top of the Celtic League table after a tremendous comeback when all seemed lost.

Dragons go top after superb comeback
Mon, 01 Mar, 2004 - 00:00

Gwent Dragons 27 Ulster 19

With just 16 minutes left they trailed 19-12 against Ulster who went in to the match as leaders. But suddenly the Dragons breathed fire and rocked the Ulster men with a frenetic all-out finish.

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