Benetton

14 - 15

Full Time

Edinburgh

Benetton vs Edinburgh

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

83'

This is dangerous for the defence as Louis Lynagh bursts through to advance the Benetton Rugby attack.

83'

Cammy Scott hits the right post with their penalty attempt.

80'

Piers O'Conor comes on.

77'

James Lang comes off.

77'

Edinburgh Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Connor Boyle getting some game time.

73'

Edinburgh Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Liam McConnell being replaced.

73'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Destiny Aminu coming on.

67'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Thomas Gallo coming off.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Wes Goosen took full advantage.

67'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Scott Scrafton coming on.

66'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Niccolo Cannone coming off.

66'

Edinburgh Rugby sub Cammy Scott comes onto the field.

64'

Ross Thompson departs for Edinburgh Rugby.

64'

Edinburgh Rugby sub Charlie Shiel comes onto the field.

60'

Ben Vellacott departs for Edinburgh Rugby.

60'

Benetton Rugby sub So'otala Fa'aso'o comes onto the field.

60'

Eli Snyman departs for Benetton Rugby.

60'

Benetton Rugby sub Riccardo Favretto comes onto the field.

60'

So'otala Fa'aso'o departs for Benetton Rugby.

60'

Liam McConnell comes on for Edinburgh Rugby.

58'

Tom Dodd leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

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

57'

Try

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

56'

Giosue Zilocchi comes on.

54'

Simone Ferrari comes off.

54'

Nicholas Gasperini comes on.

54'

Bautista Bernasconi comes off.

54'

Conversion

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

52'

Try

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

51'

What a run here by Thomas Gallo as they get over the gainline!

51'

Andy Uren sets up the try.

51'

So'otala Fa'aso'o comes on.

51'

Riccardo Favretto comes off.

51'

What a run here by Paolo Odogwu as they get over the gainline!

51'

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

49'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Leonardo Marin being replaced.

49'

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

49'

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

49'

Ross Thompson has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

48'

Try

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

47'

Edinburgh Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Paul Hill getting some game time.

45'

Edinburgh Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ollie Blyth-Lafferty being replaced.

45'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Edinburgh Rugby has led to Matt Currie being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Jacob Umaga has penalty kick attempt at goal but pushes it to the right hand side of the posts.

35'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Ross Thompson kicks the penalty goal.

28'

Conversion

Ross Thompson makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

Edinburgh Rugby are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Ben Vellacott picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

20'

A gap opened in the defence and Wes Goosen took full advantage.

16'

We are underway as the referee Peter Martin blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Benetton v Edinburgh 
  
 Round 9 
  
 Sat 3rd January 2026, 09:30am PST 
  
 Stadio Comunale di Monigo 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Peter Martin

Points Flow Chart

Edinburgh win +1

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

77%

82%

Possession Last 10 min

18%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Umaga

14 - 15

57'

Fekitoa

12 - 15

56'

Umaga

7 - 15

52'

Gallo

5 - 15

51'

Graham

47'

0 - 15

Half Time

Thompson

28'

0 - 10

Thompson

21'

0 - 7

Vellacott

20'

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Benetton

72%

Draw

Edinburgh

27%

Line Break by Louis Lynagh

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Benetton

Edinburgh

More Less

Defence Profile

Benetton

Edinburgh

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

58%

54%

3-6 secs

27%

22%

6+ secs

15%

23%

104

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

69'

73'

77'

78'

81'

Benetton

Edinburgh

Benetton vs Edinburgh Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Benetton face off against Edinburgh in United Rugby Championship Round 9 on Sat 3rd January 2026 at Stadio Comunale di Monigo. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:30 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 19:30 SAST on SuperSport, 06:30 NZST on URC TV in New Zealand, 04:30 AEST on URC TV in Australia and 09:30 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Edinburgh 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 1 place in the league table with Edinburgh in 12th and Benetton in 13th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Benetton vs Edinburgh Squads

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