Edinburgh

53 - 8

Full Time

Benetton

Benetton vs Edinburgh

Events

Commentary

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

83'

Edinburgh Rugby go for goal with Emiliano Boffelli taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

82'

Try

Darcy Graham gathers the kick to score the try for Edinburgh Rugby.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Darcy Graham bursts through to advance the Edinburgh Rugby attack.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Filippo Drago bursts through to advance the Benetton Rugby attack.

79'

Giuliano Avaca curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

74'

Try

Toa Halafihi scores the try from close range.

73'

Henry Time-Stowers played a key part in that try.

73'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Nicola Piantella getting some game time.

71'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Marco Lazzaroni being replaced.

71'

Conversion

Emiliano Boffelli has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

A series of passes by Edinburgh Rugby results in a try for Duhan van der Merwe

69'

That's a great try assist by Adam McBurney.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Chris Dean took full advantage.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Manfredi Albanese took full advantage.

69'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Dewi Passarella coming on.

66'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Tomas Albornoz coming off.

66'

Edinburgh Rugby sub Chris Dean comes onto the field.

62'

James Lang departs for Edinburgh Rugby.

62'

Benetton Rugby sub Manuel Arroyo comes onto the field.

61'

Gianmarco Lucchesi departs for Benetton Rugby.

61'

Emiliano Boffelli curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

61'

Try

Great hands by Edinburgh Rugby leads to a try for Emiliano Boffelli

60'

Spellbinding play by Charlie Savala is finished off with a try.

60'

Charlie Savala comes on for Edinburgh Rugby.

58'

Blair Kinghorn leaves the field.

58'

Adam McBurney comes on for Edinburgh Rugby.

57'

Dave Cherry leaves the field.

57'

Luan de Bruin comes on for Edinburgh Rugby.

56'

WP Nel leaves the field.

56'

Boan Venter comes on for Edinburgh Rugby.

56'

Pierre Schoeman leaves the field.

56'

Charlie Shiel comes on for Edinburgh Rugby.

56'

Henry Pyrgos leaves the field.

56'

Filippo Drago comes on for Benetton Rugby.

56'

Iliesa Ratuva Tavuyara leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Emiliano Boffelli kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

Nothing was going to stop WP Nel from scoring as they record the try for Edinburgh Rugby.

55'

What a run here by Duhan van der Merwe as they get over the gainline!

54'

Jamie Hodgson comes on.

53'

Sam Skinner comes off.

53'

Ben Muncaster comes on.

53'

Viliame Mata comes off.

53'

Federico Zani comes on.

51'

Thomas Gallo comes off.

51'

Tiziano Pasquali comes on.

51'

Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro comes off.

51'

Emiliano Boffelli has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

50'

Try

Slick passing by Edinburgh Rugby leads to a try for Darcy Graham.

49'

Emiliano Boffelli sets up the try.

49'

Mark Bennett makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

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

46'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Braam Steyn being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Emiliano Boffelli adds the two points for Edinburgh Rugby.

46'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Duhan van der Merwe from scoring that try!

45'

Duhan van der Merwe makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Spellbinding play by Henry Pyrgos is finished off with a try.

45'

The right post denies Emiliano Boffelli from adding the extras.

43'

Try

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

41'

Fabulous play by Edinburgh Rugby has led to James Lang 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.

40'

Conversion

Emiliano Boffelli adds the two points for Edinburgh Rugby.

40'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Edinburgh Rugby as Luke Crosbie goes over.

39'

Fabulous play by Edinburgh Rugby has led to Darcy Graham being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

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

31'

Try

Silky skills by Edinburgh Rugby ends with a try for Sam Skinner.

29'

Trouble here as Sam Skinner breaches the defence.

29'

Spellbinding play by Blair Kinghorn is finished off with a try.

29'

Giuliano Avaca comes on.

27'

Edoardo Padovani comes off.

27'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mattia Bellini bursts through to advance the Benetton Rugby attack.

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Mattia Bellini took full advantage.

10'

Penalty Goal

Tomas Albornoz has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Edinburgh v Benetton 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Sat 15th October 2022, 09:15am PDT 
  
 Hive Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Edinburgh win +45

Time in lead

Mins in lead

66%

% Of Game In Lead

33%

65%

Possession Last 10 min

35%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Graham

53 - 8

80'

Halafihi

73'

48 - 8

Boffelli

48 - 3

70'

van der Merwe

46 - 3

69'

Boffelli

41 - 3

60'

Boffelli

36 - 3

56'

Nel

34 - 3

55'

Graham

29 - 3

49'

Boffelli

24 - 3

46'

van der Merwe

22 - 3

45'

Schoeman

17 - 3

41'

Half Time

Boffelli

12 - 3

40'

Crosbie

10 - 3

39'

Skinner

5 - 3

29'

Albornoz

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.8

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Edinburgh vs Benetton Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Edinburgh face off against Benetton in United Rugby Championship Round 5 on Sat 15th October 2022 at Hive Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:15. In South Africa it’s at 18:15 SAST, 05:15 NZST in New Zealand, 03:15 AEST in Australia and 09:15 EST 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 Benetton in 11th and Edinburgh in 12th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Edinburgh vs Benetton Squads

The official squads for Edinburgh 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.