Connacht

38 - 19

Full Time

Benetton

Benetton vs Connacht

Events

Commentary

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

81'

Conversion

Jack Carty converts the try.

81'

Try

Connacht Rugby are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Dylan Tierney-Martin picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Dylan Tierney-Martin bursts through to advance the Connacht Rugby attack.

80'

Jacob Umaga takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

78'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Benetton Rugby is finished off by Tommaso Menoncello

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tommaso Menoncello bursts through to advance the Benetton Rugby attack.

78'

Spellbinding play by Joaquin Riera is finished off with a try.

77'

A gap opened in the defence and Joaquin Riera took full advantage.

74'

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

74'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Lapo Frangini getting some game time.

73'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Giacomo Nicotera being replaced.

73'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Marco Lazzaroni getting some game time.

72'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Niccolo Cannone being replaced.

72'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Alessandro Izekor getting some game time.

71'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Giovanni Pettinelli being replaced.

71'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ivan Nemer getting some game time.

71'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Gallo being replaced.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Cian Prendergast took full advantage.

70'

Conversion

The Connacht Rugby supporters go wild as Jack Carty successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

Connacht Rugby are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Caolin Blade touching down.

66'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Joaquin Riera coming on.

65'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Marco Zanon coming off.

65'

Red Card

Scott Scrafton (Benetton Rugby) is shown the red card

65'

Connacht Rugby sub Tiernan O'Halloran comes onto the field.

63'

Diarmuid Kilgallen departs for Connacht Rugby.

63'

Connacht Rugby sub Jarrad Butler comes onto the field.

63'

Conor Oliver departs for Connacht Rugby.

63'

Benetton Rugby sub Alessandro Garbisi comes onto the field.

63'

Dewaldt Duvenage departs for Benetton Rugby.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Diarmuid Kilgallen goes through the gap.

62'

Connacht Rugby sub Caolin Blade comes onto the field.

60'

Kieran Marmion departs for Connacht Rugby.

60'

Connacht Rugby sub Tom Daly comes onto the field.

60'

Tom Farrell departs for Connacht Rugby.

60'

Gavin Thornbury comes on.

54'

Niall Murray comes off.

54'

Conversion

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

54'

Try

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

53'

Peter Dooley comes on.

52'

Denis Buckley comes off.

52'

Jack Aungier comes on.

52'

Finlay Bealham comes off.

52'

Dylan Tierney-Martin comes on.

52'

Dave Heffernan comes off.

52'

Jacob Umaga makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Conversion

Jack Carty adds the two points for Connacht Rugby.

43'

Try

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

43'

Fabulous play by Connacht Rugby has led to Bundee Aki being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Benetton Rugby sub Thomas Gallo comes onto the field.

40'

Ivan Nemer departs for Benetton Rugby.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Connacht Rugby has led to Tom Farrell being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Penalty Goal

Jack Carty has kicked a penalty goal.

36'

Fabulous play by Benetton Rugby has led to Tommaso Menoncello being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro comes on for Benetton Rugby.

32'

Filippo Alongi leaves the field.

32'

Conversion

Jack Carty makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Connacht Rugby is finished off by Paul Boyle

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Paul Boyle bursts through to advance the Connacht Rugby attack.

23'

That's a great try assist by Bundee Aki.

23'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Ignacio Mendy coming on.

19'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Rhyno Smith coming off.

19'

Conversion

Jacob Umaga converts the try.

18'

Try

Marcus Watson goes on their own for a try.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Marcus Watson bursts through to advance the Benetton Rugby attack.

17'

Scott Scrafton sets up the try.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Diarmuid Kilgallen took full advantage.

12'

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

10'

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

Conversion

Jack Carty has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Niall Murray

The defensive line has been broken as Niall Murray goes through the gap.

Jack Carty sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Giacomo Nicotera goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Connacht v Benetton 
  
 Round 9 
  
 Sat 3rd December 2022, 07:15am PST 
  
 Dexcom Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Connacht win +19

Time in lead

Mins in lead

91%

% Of Game In Lead

36%

Possession Last 10 min

64%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Carty

38 - 19

81'

Tierney-Martin

36 - 19

80'

Menoncello

78'

31 - 19

Carty

31 - 14

67'

Blade

29 - 14

66'

Scrafton

65'

24 - 14

Umaga

54'

24 - 14

Zanon

53'

24 - 12

Carty

24 - 7

43'

Bealham

22 - 7

43'

Half Time

Carty

17 - 7

36'

Carty

14 - 7

23'

Boyle

12 - 7

23'

Umaga

18'

7 - 7

Watson

17'

7 - 5

Carty

7 - 0

Murray

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.9

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Connacht vs Benetton Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Connacht face off against Benetton in United Rugby Championship Round 9 on Sat 3rd December 2022 at Dexcom Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:15. In South Africa it’s at 17:15 SAST, 04:15 NZST in New Zealand, 02:15 AEST in Australia and 07:15 EST in the US.

Connacht won the last encounter but Connacht are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the league table with Benetton in 7th and Connacht in 11th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Connacht vs Benetton Squads

The official squads for Connacht 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.