Edinburgh

43 - 0

Full Time

Benetton

Benetton vs Edinburgh

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

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

78'

Try

Darcy Graham goes on their own for a try.

77'

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

77'

Spellbinding play by Ben Vellacott is finished off with a try.

77'

A gap opened in the defence and Glen Young took full advantage.

74'

Ross Thompson takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

73'

Try

Magnus Bradbury scores the try from close range.

72'

Ben Vellacott played a key part in that try.

72'

Edinburgh Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Glen Young getting some game time.

70'

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

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Matt Gallagher took full advantage.

67'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with Ben Vellacott coming on.

66'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with Charlie Shiel coming off.

66'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with James Whitcombe coming on.

66'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with Pierre Schoeman coming off.

66'

Conversion

The Edinburgh Rugby supporters go wild as Ross Thompson successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

Great hands by Edinburgh Rugby leads to a try for Piers O'Conor

64'

Wes Goosen sets up the try.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Wes Goosen goes through the gap.

64'

Edinburgh Rugby sub Patrick Harrison comes onto the field.

61'

Ewan Ashman departs for Edinburgh Rugby.

61'

Freddy Douglas comes on for Edinburgh Rugby.

58'

Dylan Richardson leaves the field.

58'

Nicholas Gasperini comes on for Benetton Rugby.

58'

Bautista Bernasconi leaves the field.

58'

Federico Ruzza comes on for Benetton Rugby.

58'

Eli Snyman leaves the field.

58'

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

58'

Try

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

56'

Yellow Card

Alessandro Garbisi (Benetton Rugby) is shown a yellow card

56'

Leonardo Marin comes on.

54'

Filippo Drago comes off.

54'

Tiziano Pasquali comes on.

51'

Giosue Zilocchi comes off.

51'

Manuel Zuliani comes on.

51'

John Bryant comes off.

51'

Riccardo Favretto comes on.

51'

Giulio Marini comes off.

51'

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

47'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Louis Werchon being replaced.

47'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Gallo getting some game time.

47'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Mirco Spagnolo being replaced.

47'

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

47'

Edinburgh Rugby decide to make a substitution, with D'Arcy Rae being replaced.

47'

Edinburgh Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ross Thompson getting some game time.

45'

Edinburgh Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Cammy Scott being replaced.

45'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with Ross McCann coming on.

44'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with Duhan van der Merwe coming off.

44'

Yellow Card

Malakai Fekitoa (Benetton Rugby) is shown a yellow card

43'

Darcy Graham makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Cammy Scott does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

39'

Try

Incisive passing by Edinburgh Rugby is finished off by Darcy Graham, as they goes over for the try.

38'

That's a great try assist by Liam McConnell.

38'

Conversion

Cammy Scott converts the try.

10'

Try

Dylan Richardson scores the try from close range.

10'

Charlie Shiel played a key part in that try.

10'

Conversion

Cammy Scott has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Edinburgh Rugby leads to a try for Duhan van der Merwe

The defensive line has been broken as Duhan van der Merwe goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Wes Goosen.

We are underway as the referee Ben Breakspear blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Edinburgh v Benetton 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Fri 17th October 2025, 01:45pm CDT 
  
 Hive Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Ben Breakspear

Points Flow Chart

Edinburgh win +43

Time in lead

Mins in lead

98%

% Of Game In Lead

73%

Possession Last 10 min

27%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Graham

43 - 0

77'

Bradbury

38 - 0

72'

Thompson

33 - 0

65'

O'Conor

31 - 0

64'

Richardson

26 - 0

56'

Garbisi

56'

21 - 0

Fekitoa

43'

21 - 0

Half Time

Scott

21 - 0

39'

Graham

19 - 0

38'

Scott

14 - 0

10'

Richardson

12 - 0

10'

Scott

7 - 0

van der Merwe

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Edinburgh

76%

Draw

Benetton

23%

Start of Possession Passages by Thomas Gallo

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Edinburgh

Benetton

More Less

Defence Profile

Edinburgh

Benetton

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

85%

84%

3-6 secs

10%

6+ secs

111

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

53'

56'

70'

71'

75'

Edinburgh

Benetton

Edinburgh vs Benetton Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Edinburgh face off against Benetton in United Rugby Championship Round 4 on Fri 17th October 2025 at Hive 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, 06:45 NZST on URC TV in New Zealand, 04:45 AEST on URC TV in Australia and 13:45 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 1 place in the league table with Benetton in 10th and Edinburgh in 11th 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.