Connacht

26 - 15

Full Time

Benetton

Benetton vs Connacht

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

81'

Conversion

Jacob Umaga converts the try.

81'

Try

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

80'

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

80'

Louis Lynagh sets up the try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sebastian Negri bursts through to advance the Benetton Rugby attack.

79'

Simone Ferrari comes on.

76'

Mirco Spagnolo comes off.

76'

Conversion

Cathal Forde has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

Sean Jansen scores the try from close range.

72'

Fiachna Barrett played a key part in that try.

72'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with David O'Connor coming on.

69'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Josh Murphy coming off.

69'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Alessandro Garbisi coming on.

65'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Louis Werchon coming off.

65'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Paolo Odogwu coming on.

65'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Onisi Ratave coming off.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Paul Boyle goes through the gap.

63'

Tiziano Pasquali comes on for Benetton Rugby.

58'

Simone Ferrari leaves the field.

58'

Cian Prendergast comes on for Connacht Rugby.

56'

Shamus Hurley-Langton leaves the field.

56'

Riccardo Favretto comes on.

53'

Eli Snyman comes off.

53'

Lorenzo Cannone comes on.

53'

So'otala Fa'aso'o comes off.

53'

What a run here by Mirco Spagnolo as they get over the gainline!

50'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Richie Asiata getting some game time.

49'

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

49'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Fiachna Barrett getting some game time.

49'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Sam Illo being replaced.

49'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jordan Duggan getting some game time.

49'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Peter Dooley being replaced.

49'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Dave Heffernan getting some game time.

49'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Dylan Tierney-Martin being replaced.

49'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Joe Joyce getting some game time.

46'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Niall Murray being replaced.

46'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ben Murphy getting some game time.

46'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Byron Ralston being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Cathal Forde adds the two points for Connacht Rugby.

46'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Dylan Tierney-Martin dots the ball down from close range.

45'

Yellow Card

Michele Lamaro (Benetton Rugby) is shown a yellow card

43'

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

41'

Try

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

40'

Michele Lamaro played a key part in that try.

40'

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

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Trouble here as Onisi Ratave breaches the defence.

31'

Yellow Card

Chay Mullins (Connacht Rugby) is shown a yellow card

25'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jack Carty getting some game time.

24'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Josh Ioane being replaced.

24'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Shamus Hurley-Langton getting some game time.

21'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Cian Prendergast being replaced.

21'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Dylan Tierney-Martin getting some game time.

20'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Dave Heffernan being replaced.

20'

Cathal Forde curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

19'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Connacht Rugby is finished off by Sean Naughton

18'

Josh Ioane sets up the try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Josh Ioane bursts through to advance the Connacht Rugby attack.

18'

Penalty Goal

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

15'

Connacht Rugby sub Cian Prendergast comes onto the field.

11'

Shamus Hurley-Langton departs for Connacht Rugby.

11'

Dave Heffernan comes on for Connacht Rugby.

Dylan Tierney-Martin leaves the field.

Conversion

Cathal Forde has kicked a conversion.

Try

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

That's a great try assist by Caolin Blade.

Yellow Card

Malakai Fekitoa (Benetton Rugby) is shown a yellow card

Mirco Spagnolo comes on.

Ivan Nemer comes off.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Connacht v Benetton 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 27th September 2025, 11:45am PDT 
  
 Dexcom Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Christopher Allison

Points Flow Chart

Connacht win +11

Time in lead

Mins in lead

92%

% Of Game In Lead

51%

Possession Last 10 min

49%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Umaga

81'

26 - 15

Garbisi

80'

26 - 13

Forde

26 - 8

73'

Jansen

24 - 8

72'

Forde

19 - 8

46'

Tierney-Martin

17 - 8

45'

Lamaro

43'

12 - 8

Lynagh

40'

12 - 8

Half Time

Mullins

12 - 3

25'

Naughton

12 - 3

18'

Umaga

15'

7 - 3

Forde

7 - 0

Ioane

5 - 0

Fekitoa

0 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Connacht

65%

Draw

Benetton

34%

Conversion by Jacob Umaga

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Connacht

Benetton

More Less

Defence Profile

Connacht

Benetton

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

65%

63%

3-6 secs

25%

24%

6+ secs

13%

117

Rucks Won

101

Last 5 Penalties

71'

76'

77'

78'

Connacht

Benetton

Connacht vs Benetton Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Connacht face off against Benetton in United Rugby Championship Round 1 on Sat 27th September 2025 at Dexcom Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:45 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 20:45 SAST on SuperSport, 07:45 NZST on URC TV in New Zealand, 04:45 AEST on URC TV in Australia and 11:45 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Connacht 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 Benetton in 9th and Connacht in 12th 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.