Error-prone Dragons fall to 11th straight defeat against Warriors
The St George Illawarra Dragons suffered their 11th consecutive defeat, losing 30-12 to the New Zealand Warriors. The match was marked by numerous errors from the Dragons, who are now close to matching the record for the worst start to an NRL season. Despite a brief lead, the Dragons were unable to maintain their momentum and faced boos from the few fans who attended the rainy game.
- ▪The Dragons lost 30-12 to the Warriors in a rainy match in Sydney.
- ▪This defeat marks the Dragons' 11th straight loss this season.
- ▪They are now two losses away from tying the record for the worst start to an NRL season, which is 13 losses held by Newcastle.
- ▪The Dragons struggled with handling mistakes and poor decisions throughout the game.
- ▪Hayden Buchanan suffered a dislocated shoulder during the match, adding to the team's woes.
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