Bristol

35 - 29

Full Time

Benetton

Benetton vs Bristol

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kalaveti Ravouvou bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

79'

A gap opened in the defence and Kalaveti Ravouvou took full advantage.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Tommaso Menoncello took full advantage.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Noah Heward took full advantage.

70'

Tomas Albornoz curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

69'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Tommaso Menoncello leads to a try for Benetton Rugby

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Tommaso Menoncello took full advantage.

68'

Juan Ignacio Brex sets up the try.

68'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Gabriel Oghre coming on.

67'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Harry Thacker coming off.

67'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Harry Randall coming on.

65'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with James Williams coming off.

65'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Leonardo Marin coming on.

65'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Onisi Ratave coming off.

65'

Benetton Rugby sub Alessandro Izekor comes onto the field.

64'

Manuel Zuliani departs for Benetton Rugby.

64'

Conversion

The Benetton Rugby supporters go wild as Tomas Albornoz successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

Benetton Rugby are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Bautista Bernasconi touching down.

63'

Spellbinding play by Alessandro Garbisi is finished off with a try.

63'

Bristol Bears sub Jimmy Halliwell comes onto the field.

61'

Max Lahiff departs for Bristol Bears.

61'

Simone Ferrari comes on for Benetton Rugby.

59'

Thomas Gallo leaves the field.

59'

Riccardo Favretto comes on for Benetton Rugby.

59'

Niccolo Cannone leaves the field.

59'

Benhard Janse van Rensburg comes on for Bristol Bears.

59'

Harry Byrne leaves the field.

59'

Richard Lane comes on for Bristol Bears.

59'

Jack Bates leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Harry Byrne kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Kieran Marmion from scoring as they record the try for Bristol Bears.

57'

What a run here by Kieran Marmion as they get over the gainline!

57'

Harry Thacker played a key part in that try.

57'

What a run here by Fitz Harding as they get over the gainline!

56'

Alessandro Garbisi comes on for Benetton Rugby.

55'

Andy Uren leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Harry Byrne kicks the conversion.

52'

Try

A penetrating move by Bristol Bears results in a try for Harry Thacker.

51'

Fitz Harding sets up the try.

51'

What a run here by Fitz Harding as they get over the gainline!

51'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Eli Snyman getting some game time.

49'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Federico Ruzza being replaced.

49'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Enzo Avaca getting some game time.

49'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Giosue Zilocchi being replaced.

49'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Bautista Bernasconi getting some game time.

49'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Siua Maile being replaced.

49'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Steven Luatua getting some game time.

47'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Viliame Mata being replaced.

47'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Ellis Genge getting some game time.

47'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Yann Thomas being replaced.

47'

Noah Heward makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Conversion

Harry Byrne adds the two points for Bristol Bears.

44'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Max Lahiff dots the ball down from close range.

43'

Fabulous play by Bristol Bears has led to Noah Heward being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Benetton Rugby go for goal with Tomas Albornoz taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

40'

Try

Incisive passing by Benetton Rugby is finished off by Matt Gallagher, as they goes over for the try.

39'

Fabulous play by Benetton Rugby has led to Matt Gallagher being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

That's a great try assist by Rhyno Smith.

38'

Yellow Card

Santiago Grondona (Bristol Bears) is shown a yellow card

37'

Trouble here as Siua Maile breaches the defence.

31'

Conversion

Tomas Albornoz makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

Benetton Rugby are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Manuel Zuliani picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Matt Gallagher bursts through to advance the Benetton Rugby attack.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Onisi Ratave bursts through to advance the Benetton Rugby attack.

22'

Conversion

Harry Byrne converts the try.

18'

Try

What a kick! Kieran Marmion takes full advantage to score for Bristol Bears.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Harry Thacker bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

17'

Tomas Albornoz hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

14'

Try

A series of passes by Benetton Rugby results in a try for Rhyno Smith

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Rhyno Smith took full advantage.

13'

Spellbinding play by Tomas Albornoz is finished off with a try.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Tommaso Menoncello took full advantage.

Conversion

Harry Byrne has kicked a conversion.

Try

Bristol Bears are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with James Williams touching down.

The defensive line has been broken as James Williams goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Kieran Marmion.

Steele Barker comes on for Bristol Bears.

Joe Batley leaves the field.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Bristol v Benetton 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sun 12th January 2025, 07:15am PST 
  
 Ashton Gate 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Luc Ramos

Points Flow Chart

Bristol win +6

Time in lead

Mins in lead

88%

% Of Game In Lead

30%

Possession Last 10 min

70%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Menoncello

68'

35 - 29

Albornoz

64'

35 - 24

Bernasconi

63'

35 - 22

Byrne

35 - 17

58'

Marmion

33 - 17

57'

Byrne

28 - 17

52'

Thacker

26 - 17

51'

Byrne

21 - 17

44'

Lahiff

19 - 17

43'

Half Time

Gallagher

39'

14 - 17

Grondona

14 - 12

37'

Albornoz

23'

14 - 12

Zuliani

22'

14 - 10

Byrne

14 - 5

18'

Marmion

12 - 5

17'

Smith

13'

7 - 5

Byrne

7 - 0

Williams

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Bristol

75%

Draw

Benetton

24%

Line Break by Kalaveti Ravouvou

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Bristol

Benetton

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Defence Profile

Bristol

Benetton

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

56%

62%

3-6 secs

34%

22%

6+ secs

10%

16%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

62'

63'

71'

75'

76'

Bristol

Benetton

Bristol Bears vs Benetton Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Bristol Bears face off against Benetton in Investec Champions Cup Round 3 on Sun 12th January 2025 at Ashton Gate. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:15 and is broadcast on Premiersports. In South Africa it’s at 17:15 SAST on SuperSport, 04:15 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 02:15 AEST in Australia and 07:15 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Bristol Bears won the last encounter but Benetton are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Benetton in 3rd and Bristol Bears in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Bristol Bears vs Benetton Squads

The official squads for Bristol Bears vs Benetton will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.