Benetton

18 - 14

Full Time

Connacht

Benetton vs Connacht

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

Jacob Umaga will not be happy with that conversion attempt, as they had the direction but not the power.

80'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Benetton Rugby is finished off by Alessandro Izekor

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Alessandro Izekor bursts through to advance the Benetton Rugby attack.

79'

Spellbinding play by Malakai Fekitoa is finished off with a try.

79'

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

77'

Tomas Albornoz comes on.

76'

Rhyno Smith comes off.

76'

Conversion

Jack Carty has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

Cian Prendergast scores the try from close range.

73'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Malakai Fekitoa getting some game time.

71'

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

71'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Eoin de Buitléar coming on.

68'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Dave Heffernan coming off.

68'

Penalty Goal

The Benetton Rugby supporters go wild as Jacob Umaga successfully kicks the penalty goal.

68'

The defensive line has been broken as Ignacio Mendy goes through the gap.

66'

Benetton Rugby sub Federico Ruzza comes onto the field.

64'

Niccolo Cannone departs for Benetton Rugby.

64'

Jarrad Butler comes on for Connacht Rugby.

59'

Paul Boyle leaves the field.

59'

Tiziano Pasquali comes on for Benetton Rugby.

59'

Giosue Zilocchi leaves the field.

59'

Mirco Spagnolo comes on for Benetton Rugby.

55'

Thomas Gallo leaves the field.

55'

Shane Jennings comes on.

53'

Cathal Forde comes off.

53'

Darragh Murray comes on.

53'

Joe Joyce comes off.

53'

Sam Illo comes on.

53'

Jack Aungier comes off.

53'

Denis Buckley comes on.

53'

Jordan Duggan comes off.

53'

What a run here by Niccolo Cannone as they get over the gainline!

52'

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

48'

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

48'

Shamus Hurley-Langton makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Shayne Bolton makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Colm Reilly getting some game time.

45'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Michael McDonald being replaced.

45'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Andy Uren getting some game time.

45'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Alessandro Garbisi being replaced.

45'

Jack Carty steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

45'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

39'

Fabulous play by Connacht Rugby has led to Andrew Smith being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Fabulous play by Benetton Rugby has led to Jacob Umaga being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Conversion

Jack Carty does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

33'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Niall Murray scores from close range.

32'

Trouble here as Niall Murray breaches the defence.

32'

Michael McDonald sets up the try.

32'

Trouble here as Andrew Smith breaches the defence.

30'

Trouble here as Shayne Bolton breaches the defence.

29'

Lorenzo Cannone comes on.

25'

Michele Lamaro comes off.

25'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Shayne Bolton coming on.

17'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Diarmuid Kilgallen coming off.

17'

Penalty Goal

Jacob Umaga does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

15'

Connacht Rugby sub Joe Joyce comes onto the field.

11'

Darragh Murray departs for Connacht Rugby.

11'

Conversion

Jacob Umaga has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Benetton Rugby leads to a try for Ignacio Mendy

The defensive line has been broken as Ignacio Mendy goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Jacob Umaga.

Darragh Murray comes on.

Joe Joyce comes off.

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

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Benetton v Connacht 
  
 Round 13 
  
 Sat 30th March 2024, 06:00am PDT 
  
 Stadio Comunale di Monigo

Points Flow Chart

Benetton win +4

Time in lead

Mins in lead

88%

% Of Game In Lead

64%

Possession Last 10 min

36%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Izekor

18 - 14

79'

Carty

74'

13 - 14

Prendergast

73'

13 - 12

Umaga

13 - 7

68'

Half Time

Carty

33'

10 - 7

Murray

32'

10 - 5

Umaga

10 - 0

15'

Umaga

7 - 0

Mendy

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Benetton

Connacht

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Defence Profile

Benetton

Connacht

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

52%

56%

3-6 secs

32%

27%

6+ secs

12%

11%

Rucks Won

116

Last 5 Penalties

58'

62'

66'

70'

75'

Benetton

Connacht

Benetton vs Connacht Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Benetton face off against Connacht in United Rugby Championship Round 13 on Sat 30th March 2024 at Stadio Comunale di Monigo. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:00. In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST, 02:00 NZST in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST in Australia and 06:00 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 Connacht in 7th and Benetton in 11th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Benetton vs Connacht Squads

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