Benetton

38 - 35

Full Time

Cardiff Rugby

Benetton vs Cardiff Rugby

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

82'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jacob Umaga bursts through to advance the Benetton Rugby attack.

79'

So'otala Fa'aso'o comes on.

75'

Lorenzo Cannone comes off.

75'

Cardiff Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Lucas de la Rua getting some game time.

72'

Cardiff Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Dan Thomas being replaced.

72'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Paolo Odogwu getting some game time.

70'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Tommaso Menoncello being replaced.

70'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Alessandro Garbisi coming on.

66'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Andy Uren coming off.

66'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Ieuan Davies coming on.

66'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Ellis Bevan coming off.

66'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Cameron Winnett coming on.

66'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Ioan Lloyd coming off.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Alessandro Izekor goes through the gap.

63'

Benetton Rugby sub Destiny Aminu comes onto the field.

62'

Thomas Gallo departs for Benetton Rugby.

62'

Evan Lloyd comes on for Cardiff Rugby.

58'

Evan Rees leaves the field.

58'

Sam Wainwright comes on for Cardiff Rugby.

58'

Keiron Assiratti leaves the field.

58'

Dafydd Hughes comes on for Cardiff Rugby.

58'

Liam Belcher leaves the field.

58'

Alessandro Izekor comes on for Benetton Rugby.

58'

Manuel Zuliani leaves the field.

58'

What a run here by Tommaso Menoncello as they get over the gainline!

57'

Riccardo Favretto comes on.

54'

Federico Ruzza comes off.

54'

Tiziano Pasquali comes on.

54'

Giosue Zilocchi comes off.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Callum Sheedy kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

A perfectly timed interception by Jacob Beetham allows them to score the try.

53'

What a run here by Jacob Beetham as they get over the gainline!

53'

Siua Maile comes on.

50'

Bautista Bernasconi comes off.

50'

Cardiff Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Rory Jennings getting some game time.

49'

Cardiff Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Elijah Evans being replaced.

49'

Conversion

Callum Sheedy adds the two points for Cardiff Rugby.

45'

Try

Slick passing by Cardiff Rugby leads to a try for Ellis Bevan.

44'

Yellow Card

Jacob Umaga (Benetton Rugby) is shown a yellow card

44'

Spellbinding play by Alun Lawrence is finished off with a try.

44'

Alun Lawrence makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Liam Belcher makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Jacob Umaga will have to re-adjust the radar.

42'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Tommaso Menoncello from scoring that try!

41'

Tommaso Menoncello makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

Leonardo Marin played a key part in that try.

41'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Rhys Barratt coming on.

40'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Ed Byrne coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Callum Sheedy adds the two points for Cardiff Rugby.

40'

Try

Incisive passing by Cardiff Rugby is finished off by Alun Lawrence, as they goes over for the try.

39'

That's a great try assist by Dan Thomas.

39'

Fabulous play by Cardiff Rugby has led to Mason Grady being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Jacob Umaga curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

29'

Try

Silky skills by Benetton Rugby ends with a try for Onisi Ratave.

28'

Spellbinding play by Leonardo Marin is finished off with a try.

28'

Trouble here as Tommaso Menoncello breaches the defence.

28'

Conversion

Callum Sheedy makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Cardiff Rugby is finished off by Jacob Beetham

21'

That's a great try assist by Alun Lawrence.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mason Grady bursts through to advance the Cardiff Rugby attack.

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Leonardo Marin took full advantage.

15'

Conversion

Jacob Umaga converts the try.

14'

Try

A series of passes by Benetton Rugby results in a try for Jacob Umaga

13'

Spellbinding play by Rhyno Smith is finished off with a try.

13'

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

13'

Conversion

Jacob Umaga converts the try.

12'

Try

Thomas Gallo scores the try from close range.

12'

Spellbinding play by Andy Uren is finished off with a try.

12'

Conversion

Callum Sheedy has kicked a conversion.

Try

Liam Belcher scores the try from close range.

Evan Rees played a key part in that try.

The defensive line has been broken as Mason Grady goes through the gap.

Conversion

Jacob Umaga has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Jacob Umaga

The defensive line has been broken as Jacob Umaga goes through the gap.

Leonardo Marin sets up the try.

Conversion

Jacob Umaga has kicked a conversion.

Try

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

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

We are underway as the referee Kevin Bralley blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Benetton v Cardiff Rugby 
  
 Round of 16 
  
 Sat 4th April 2026, 09:30am PDT 
  
 Stadio Comunale di Monigo 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Kevin Bralley

Points Flow Chart

Benetton win +3

Time in lead

Mins in lead

100%

% Of Game In Lead

13%

Possession Last 10 min

87%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Sheedy

54'

38 - 35

Beetham

53'

38 - 33

Sheedy

45'

38 - 28

Bevan

44'

38 - 26

Umaga

38 - 21

44'

Menoncello

38 - 21

41'

Half Time

Sheedy

40'

33 - 21

Lawrence

39'

33 - 19

Ratave

33 - 14

28'

Sheedy

22'

28 - 14

Beetham

21'

28 - 12

Umaga

28 - 7

14'

Umaga

26 - 7

13'

Umaga

21 - 7

12'

Gallo

19 - 7

12'

Sheedy

14 - 7

Belcher

14 - 5

Umaga

14 - 0

Umaga

12 - 0

Umaga

7 - 0

Menoncello

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Benetton

Cardiff Rugby

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Defence Profile

Benetton

Cardiff Rugby

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

57%

48%

3-6 secs

28%

35%

6+ secs

15%

17%

Rucks Won

126

Last 5 Penalties

59'

60'

67'

73'

82'

Benetton

Cardiff Rugby

Benetton vs Cardiff Rugby Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Benetton face off against Cardiff Rugby in Challenge Cup Round of 16 on Sat 4th April 2026 at Stadio Comunale di Monigo. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:30. In South Africa it’s at 18:30 SAST, 04:30 NZST in New Zealand, 02:30 AEST in Australia and 09:30 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Benetton won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Cardiff Rugby in 1st and Benetton in 4th 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.