Benetton

41 - 15

Full Time

Lions

Benetton vs Lions

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

83'

Conversion

Rhyno Smith converts the try.

83'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Benetton Rugby is finished off by Louis Lynagh

82'

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

82'

Rhyno Smith sets up the try.

82'

Yellow Card

Quan Horn (Lions) is shown a yellow card

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ignacio Mendy bursts through to advance the Benetton Rugby attack.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as John Bryant bursts through to advance the Benetton Rugby attack.

80'

Yellow Card

Giuliano Avaca (Benetton Rugby) is shown a yellow card

79'

Sam Francis takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

77'

Try

Lions are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Conraad van Vuuren picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

77'

Sam Francis comes on.

75'

Chris William Smith comes off.

75'

Giuliano Avaca comes on.

75'

Jacob Umaga comes off.

75'

Conversion

Jacob Umaga has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

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

70'

That's a great try assist by Ignacio Mendy.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Ignacio Mendy took full advantage.

70'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Manuel Rass getting some game time.

70'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Henco van Wyk being replaced.

70'

Yellow Card

Rynhardt Jonker (Lions) is shown a yellow card

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Ignacio Mendy took full advantage.

68'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Filippo Drago coming on.

67'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Malakai Fekitoa coming off.

67'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with John Bryant coming on.

67'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Michele Lamaro coming off.

67'

Lions make a substitution with Jarod Cairns coming on.

67'

Lions make a substitution with JC Pretorius coming off.

67'

Benetton Rugby sub Andy Uren comes onto the field.

64'

Louis Werchon departs for Benetton Rugby.

64'

Benetton Rugby sub Lorenzo Cannone comes onto the field.

62'

Mirco Spagnolo departs for Benetton Rugby.

62'

Conraad van Vuuren comes on for Lions.

57'

Asenathi Ntlabakanye leaves the field.

57'

Morne Brandon comes on for Lions.

57'

Franco Marais leaves the field.

57'

RF Schoeman comes on for Lions.

57'

SJ Kotze leaves the field.

57'

Mirco Spagnolo comes on for Benetton Rugby.

56'

Lorenzo Cannone leaves the field.

56'

Riccardo Favretto comes on.

53'

Eli Snyman comes off.

53'

Yellow Card

Thomas Gallo (Benetton Rugby) is shown a yellow card

51'

What a run here by SJ Kotze as they get over the gainline!

51'

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

49'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Siua Maile being replaced.

49'

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

49'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Mirco Spagnolo 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'

Ignacio Mendy makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Malakai Fekitoa coming on.

41'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Filippo Drago coming off.

41'

Penalty Goal

Jacob Umaga kicks the penalty.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Lions has led to Angelo Davids being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Fabulous play by Lions has led to Richard Kriel being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Lorenzo Cannone comes on for Benetton Rugby.

31'

John Bryant leaves the field.

31'

Conversion

Jacob Umaga does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Louis Lynagh as they go over the white wash for a try.

29'

Trouble here as Louis Lynagh breaches the defence.

29'

Spellbinding play by Louis Werchon is finished off with a try.

29'

Filippo Drago comes on.

29'

Malakai Fekitoa comes off.

29'

Conversion

Chris William Smith makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

Silky skills by Lions ends with a try for Asenathi Ntlabakanye.

26'

Trouble here as Asenathi Ntlabakanye breaches the defence.

26'

Francke Horn played a key part in that try.

26'

This is dangerous for the defence as Angelo Davids bursts through to advance the Lions attack.

24'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Darrien-Lane Landsberg getting some game time.

20'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Ruan Delport being replaced.

20'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with John Bryant getting some game time.

20'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Lorenzo Cannone being replaced.

20'

Conversion

Jacob Umaga makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

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

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as JC Pretorius bursts through to advance the Lions attack.

17'

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

14'

Try

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

13'

Spellbinding play by Rhyno Smith is finished off with a try.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Rhyno Smith took full advantage.

13'

Lions sub Nico Steyn comes onto the field.

10'

Morne van den Berg departs for Lions.

10'

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

Try

Great hands by Benetton Rugby leads to a try for Rhyno Smith

The defensive line has been broken as Rhyno Smith goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Ignacio Mendy.

The defensive line has been broken as Alessandro Izekor goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Chris William Smith has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Benetton v Lions 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sat 11th October 2025, 07:00am PDT 
  
 Stadio Comunale di Monigo 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Andrew Brace

Points Flow Chart

Benetton win +26

Time in lead

Mins in lead

92%

% Of Game In Lead

64%

Possession Last 10 min

36%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Smith

41 - 15

83'

Lynagh

39 - 15

82'

Horn

80'

34 - 15

Avaca

34 - 15

79'

van Vuuren

77'

34 - 15

Umaga

34 - 10

71'

Lynagh

32 - 10

70'

Jonker

68'

27 - 10

Gallo

27 - 10

51'

Umaga

27 - 10

41'

Half Time

Umaga

24 - 10

30'

Lynagh

22 - 10

29'

Smith

27'

17 - 10

Ntlabakanye

26'

17 - 8

Umaga

17 - 3

20'

Ferrari

15 - 3

19'

Lynagh

10 - 3

13'

Smith

5 - 3

Smith

0 - 3

Start

Win Probability

Benetton

77%

Draw

Lions

22%

Conversion by Rhyno Smith

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Benetton

Lions

More Less

Defence Profile

Benetton

Lions

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

48%

84%

3-6 secs

22%

10%

6+ secs

30%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

69'

76'

79'

80'

81'

Benetton

Lions

Benetton vs Lions Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Benetton face off against Lions in United Rugby Championship Round 3 on Sat 11th October 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 16:00 SAST on SuperSport, 03:00 NZST on URC TV in New Zealand, 01:00 AEST on URC TV in Australia and 07:00 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 3 places in the league table with Lions in 7th and Benetton in 10th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Benetton vs Lions Squads

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