Benetton

74 - 21

Full Time

Dragons RFC

Benetton vs Dragons RFC

Events

Commentary

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

83'

Conversion

Jacob Umaga converts the try.

83'

Try

Benetton Rugby are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Leonardo Marin picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

82'

Alessandro Garbisi sets up the try.

82'

This is dangerous for the defence as Morgan Lloyd bursts through to advance the Dragons RFC attack.

80'

Conversion

Jac Lloyd has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Dragons RFC is finished off by Shane Lewis-Hughes

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Shane Lewis-Hughes bursts through to advance the Dragons RFC attack.

77'

Spellbinding play by Thomas Young is finished off with a try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Barny Langton-Cryer bursts through to advance the Dragons RFC attack.

76'

Conversion

Jacob Umaga has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Benetton Rugby is finished off by Leonardo Marin

75'

Jacob Umaga played a key part in that try.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Onisi Ratave took full advantage.

73'

Conversion

The Benetton Rugby supporters go wild as Jacob Umaga successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

A series of passes by Benetton Rugby results in a try for Louis Lynagh

67'

Onisi Ratave sets up the try.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Leonardo Marin took full advantage.

67'

Conversion

The Benetton Rugby supporters go wild as Jacob Umaga successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

Jacob Umaga intercepts the pass to race ahead and score the try for Benetton Rugby

64'

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

64'

Dragons RFC sub Jac Lloyd comes onto the field.

64'

Tinus de Beer departs for Dragons RFC.

64'

Benetton Rugby sub Alessandro Garbisi comes onto the field.

64'

Andy Uren departs for Benetton Rugby.

64'

Benetton Rugby sub Eli Snyman comes onto the field.

64'

Manuel Zuliani departs for Benetton Rugby.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Onisi Ratave goes through the gap.

61'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Tinus de Beer kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

Great hands by Dragons RFC leads to a try for Rio Dyer

58'

The defensive line has been broken as Rio Dyer goes through the gap.

58'

Huw Anderson played a key part in that try.

58'

Barny Langton-Cryer comes on for Dragons RFC.

56'

Levi Douglas leaves the field.

56'

Leonardo Marin comes on for Benetton Rugby.

56'

Matt Gallagher leaves the field.

56'

Scott Scrafton comes on for Benetton Rugby.

56'

Niccolo Cannone leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

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

56'

Try

A penetrating move by Benetton Rugby results in a try for Paolo Odogwu.

55'

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

55'

That's a great try assist by Malakai Fekitoa.

55'

What a run here by Alessandro Izekor as they get over the gainline!

54'

What a run here by Louis Lynagh as they get over the gainline!

53'

Jacob Umaga has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

52'

Try

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

51'

What a run here by Louis Lynagh as they get over the gainline!

51'

Andy Uren sets up the try.

51'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Aneurin Owen getting some game time.

49'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Joe Westwood being replaced.

49'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Young getting some game time.

49'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Matthew Screech being replaced.

49'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Morgan Lloyd getting some game time.

49'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Rhodri Williams being replaced.

49'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Giosue Zilocchi getting some game time.

49'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Simone Ferrari being replaced.

49'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Bautista Bernasconi getting some game time.

49'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Nicholas Gasperini being replaced.

49'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro getting some game time.

49'

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

49'

Ewan Rosser makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Jordan Morris coming on.

40'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Rodrigo Martinez coming off.

40'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Michele Lamaro coming on.

40'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Lorenzo Cannone coming off.

40'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Robert Hunt coming on.

40'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Cebo Dlamini coming off.

40'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Brodie Coghlan coming on.

40'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Oli Burrows coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Jacob Umaga adds the two points for Benetton Rugby.

41'

Try

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

40'

Louis Lynagh played a key part in that try.

40'

Fabulous play by Benetton Rugby has led to Lorenzo Cannone being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Fabulous play by Benetton Rugby has led to Jacob Umaga being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

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.

38'

Try

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

37'

That's a great try assist by Matt Gallagher.

37'

Fabulous play by Benetton Rugby has led to Onisi Ratave being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Fabulous play by Dragons RFC has led to Huw Anderson being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

There wasn't enough power on that conversion attempt by Jacob Umaga as it drops short of the posts.

33'

Try

Silky skills by Benetton Rugby ends with a try for Malakai Fekitoa.

33'

Manuel Zuliani sets up the try.

33'

Trouble here as Manuel Zuliani breaches the defence.

31'

Conversion

Tinus de Beer does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Oli Burrows scores from close range.

29'

Trouble here as Joe Westwood breaches the defence.

27'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nicholas Gasperini bursts through to advance the Benetton Rugby attack.

23'

Conversion

Jacob Umaga converts the try.

19'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Benetton Rugby is finished off by Onisi Ratave

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Onisi Ratave bursts through to advance the Benetton Rugby attack.

18'

Jacob Umaga sets up the try.

18'

Conversion

Jacob Umaga converts the try.

15'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Alessandro Izekor leads to a try for Benetton Rugby

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Alessandro Izekor took full advantage.

14'

Spellbinding play by Malakai Fekitoa is finished off with a try.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Onisi Ratave took full advantage.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Ryan Woodman took full advantage.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Rio Dyer took full advantage.

11'

The defensive line has been broken as Rio Dyer goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Jacob Umaga has kicked a penalty goal.

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

The defensive line has been broken as Lorenzo Cannone goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Benoit Rousselet blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Benetton v Dragons RFC 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sat 10th January 2026, 09:30am PST 
  
 Stadio Comunale di Monigo 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Benoit Rousselet

Points Flow Chart

Benetton win +53

Time in lead

Mins in lead

95%

% Of Game In Lead

37%

Possession Last 10 min

63%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Umaga

74 - 21

83'

Marin

72 - 21

82'

Lloyd

78'

67 - 21

Lewis-Hughes

77'

67 - 19

Umaga

67 - 14

76'

Marin

65 - 14

75'

Umaga

60 - 14

68'

Lynagh

58 - 14

67'

Umaga

53 - 14

65'

Umaga

51 - 14

64'

de Beer

59'

46 - 14

Dyer

58'

46 - 12

Umaga

46 - 7

56'

Odogwu

44 - 7

55'

Lynagh

39 - 7

51'

Half Time

Umaga

34 - 7

41'

Umaga

32 - 7

40'

Odogwu

27 - 7

37'

Fekitoa

22 - 7

33'

de Beer

30'

17 - 7

Burrows

29'

17 - 5

Umaga

17 - 0

19'

Ratave

15 - 0

18'

Umaga

10 - 0

15'

Izekor

8 - 0

14'

Umaga

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Benetton

Dragons RFC

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Defence Profile

Benetton

Dragons RFC

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

65%

54%

3-6 secs

24%

30%

6+ secs

12%

16%

122

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

46'

50'

70'

73'

80'

Benetton

Dragons RFC

Benetton vs Dragons RFC Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Benetton face off against Dragons RFC in Challenge Cup Round 3 on Sat 10th January 2026 at Stadio Comunale di Monigo. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:30. In South Africa it’s at 19:30 SAST, 06:30 NZST in New Zealand, 04:30 AEST in Australia and 09:30 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Benetton 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 2 places in the league table with Dragons RFC in 1st and Benetton in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Benetton vs Dragons RFC Squads

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