Benetton

21 - 18

Full Time

Edinburgh

Benetton vs Edinburgh

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

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

79'

Try

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

78'

Spellbinding play by Paolo Odogwu is finished off with a try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Paolo Odogwu bursts through to advance the Benetton Rugby attack.

78'

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

76'

Robin Hislop comes on.

75'

Boan Venter comes off.

75'

Red Card

Mosese Tuipulotu (Edinburgh Rugby) is shown the red card

74'

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

67'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Agustin Creevy coming on.

66'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Bautista Bernasconi coming off.

66'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Alessandro Garbisi coming on.

65'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Andy Uren coming off.

65'

Edinburgh Rugby sub Freddy Douglas comes onto the field.

64'

Hamish Watson departs for Edinburgh Rugby.

64'

Edinburgh Rugby sub Ali Price comes onto the field.

64'

Ben Vellacott departs for Edinburgh Rugby.

64'

Tomas Albornoz curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

63'

Try

Great hands by Benetton Rugby leads to a try for Paolo Odogwu

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Paolo Odogwu goes through the gap.

62'

Spellbinding play by Tomas Albornoz is finished off with a try.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Ross McCann goes through the gap.

58'

The defensive line has been broken as Glen Young goes through the gap.

58'

Mirco Spagnolo comes on for Benetton Rugby.

55'

Thomas Gallo leaves the field.

55'

Riccardo Favretto comes on for Benetton Rugby.

55'

Eli Snyman leaves the field.

55'

Michele Lamaro comes on for Benetton Rugby.

55'

Toa Halafihi leaves the field.

55'

Tomas Albornoz comes on.

50'

Rhyno Smith comes off.

50'

Edinburgh Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Patrick Harrison getting some game time.

50'

Edinburgh Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ewan Ashman being replaced.

50'

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

49'

Try

The Edinburgh Rugby maul march their way over the white wash for Ewan Ashman to touch down.

48'

Ben Vellacott makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Federico Ruzza coming on.

44'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Scott Scrafton coming off.

44'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Giosue Zilocchi coming on.

44'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Simone Ferrari coming off.

44'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with Glen Young coming on.

40'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with Ben Muncaster coming off.

40'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with D'Arcy Rae coming on.

40'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with Paul Hill coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

43'

Penalty Goal

Ross Thompson kicks the penalty.

43'

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

39'

Try

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

38'

That's a great try assist by Rhyno Smith.

38'

Fabulous play by Benetton Rugby has led to Rhyno Smith being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Penalty Goal

Jacob Umaga has kicked a penalty goal.

36'

Fabulous play by Benetton Rugby has led to Paolo Odogwu being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Penalty Goal

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

29'

Yellow Card

Ben Muncaster (Edinburgh Rugby) is shown a yellow card

19'

Conversion

Ross Thompson converts the try.

18'

Try

What a kick! Ross McCann takes full advantage to score for Edinburgh Rugby.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ross McCann bursts through to advance the Edinburgh Rugby attack.

17'

Ross Thompson sets up the try.

17'

Penalty Goal

Jacob Umaga kicks the penalty.

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

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Benetton v Edinburgh 
  
 Round 13 
  
 Sat 22nd March 2025, 08:00am PDT 
  
 Stadio Comunale di Monigo 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Craig Evans

Points Flow Chart

Benetton win +3

Time in lead

Mins in lead

23%

% Of Game In Lead

71%

81%

Possession Last 10 min

19%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Izekor

21 - 18

78'

Tuipulotu

74'

16 - 18

Odogwu

16 - 18

62'

Ashman

48'

11 - 18

Half Time

Thompson

43'

11 - 13

Mendy

11 - 10

38'

Umaga

6 - 10

36'

Thompson

29'

3 - 10

Muncaster

19'

3 - 7

Thompson

18'

3 - 7

McCann

17'

3 - 5

Umaga

3 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Benetton

75%

Draw

Edinburgh

24%

Start Half-Won by Ross Thompson

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Benetton

Edinburgh

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Defence Profile

Benetton

Edinburgh

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

67%

36%

3-6 secs

23%

41%

6+ secs

10%

23%

100

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

65'

71'

74'

75'

77'

Benetton

Edinburgh

Benetton vs Edinburgh Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Benetton face off against Edinburgh in United Rugby Championship Round 13 on Sat 22nd March 2025 at Stadio Comunale di Monigo. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST on SuperSport, 04:00 NZST in New Zealand, 02:00 AEST in Australia and 08:00 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Edinburgh in 7th and Benetton in 10th 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.