Benetton

27 - 23

Full Time

Cardiff Rugby

Benetton vs Cardiff Rugby

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

82'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Filippo Alongi getting some game time.

74'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Tiziano Pasquali being replaced.

74'

Cardiff Rugby decide to make a substitution, with James Ratti getting some game time.

72'

Cardiff Rugby decide to make a substitution, with James Botham being replaced.

72'

Cardiff Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Seb Davies getting some game time.

71'

Cardiff Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Teddy Williams being replaced.

71'

Cardiff Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Lloyd Williams getting some game time.

71'

Cardiff Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Tomos Williams being replaced.

71'

Conversion

Tomas Albornoz has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

A series of passes by Benetton Rugby results in a try for Marcus Watson

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Marcus Watson took full advantage.

68'

That's a great try assist by Rhyno Smith.

68'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Rhys Carré coming on.

68'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Corey Domachowski coming off.

68'

Benetton Rugby sub Tomas Albornoz comes onto the field.

62'

Jacob Umaga departs for Benetton Rugby.

62'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Rhys Priestland kicks the penalty goal.

61'

Cardiff Rugby sub Lopeti Timani comes onto the field.

60'

Josh Turnbull departs for Cardiff Rugby.

60'

Kristian Dacey comes on for Cardiff Rugby.

59'

Liam Belcher leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Jacob Umaga kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Michele Lamaro from scoring as they record the try for Benetton Rugby.

56'

Dewaldt Duvenage played a key part in that try.

56'

Lorenzo Cannone comes on.

52'

Henry Time-Stowers comes off.

52'

Conversion

Rhys Priestland adds the two points for Cardiff Rugby.

47'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Mason Grady from scoring that try!

46'

Mason Grady makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Spellbinding play by Ben Thomas is finished off with a try.

46'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Manuel Zuliani coming on.

44'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Sebastian Negri coming off.

44'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Siua Maile coming on.

44'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Giacomo Nicotera coming off.

44'

Penalty Goal

Rhys Priestland kicks the penalty.

43'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Thomas Young coming on.

40'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with James Ratti coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

James Ratti comes on for Cardiff Rugby.

34'

Thomas Young leaves the field.

34'

Benetton Rugby decided to go for goal with Jacob Umaga taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

33'

Conversion

Rhys Priestland does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

A perfectly weighted kick allows Thomas Young to score the try.

30'

Trouble here as Thomas Young breaches the defence.

30'

Conversion

Jacob Umaga makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Benetton Rugby is finished off by Rhyno Smith

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Rhyno Smith bursts through to advance the Benetton Rugby attack.

20'

That's a great try assist by Jacob Umaga.

20'

Yellow Card

Teddy Williams (Cardiff Rugby) is shown a yellow card

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Sebastian Negri took full advantage.

15'

Penalty Goal

Jacob Umaga makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

12'

The defensive line has been broken as Rhyno Smith goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Jacob Umaga kicks the penalty.

The defensive line has been broken as Tommaso Menoncello goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Rhys Priestland has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Benetton v Cardiff Rugby 
  
 Quarter Final 
  
 Sat 8th April 2023, 07:00am PDT 
  
 Stadio Comunale di Monigo

Points Flow Chart

Benetton win +4

Time in lead

Mins in lead

55%

% Of Game In Lead

28%

12%

Possession Last 10 min

88%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Albornoz

27 - 23

70'

Watson

25 - 23

68'

Priestland

61'

20 - 23

Umaga

20 - 20

57'

Lamaro

18 - 20

56'

Priestland

47'

13 - 20

Grady

46'

13 - 18

Priestland

43'

13 - 13

Half Time

Priestland

31'

13 - 10

Young

30'

13 - 8

Umaga

13 - 3

22'

Smith

11 - 3

20'

Williams

15'

6 - 3

Umaga

6 - 3

12'

Umaga

3 - 3

Priestland

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Benetton

Cardiff Rugby

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Defence Profile

Benetton

Cardiff Rugby

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

54%

65%

3-6 secs

18%

16%

6+ secs

18%

13%

Rucks Won

Benetton vs Cardiff Rugby Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Benetton face off against Cardiff Rugby in Challenge Cup Quarter Final on Sat 8th April 2023 at Stadio Comunale di Monigo. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00. In South Africa it’s at 16:00 SAST, 02:00 NZST in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST in Australia and 07:00 EST in the US.

Benetton won the last encounter but Cardiff Rugby are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Cardiff Rugby in 2nd and Benetton in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Benetton vs Cardiff Rugby Squads

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