Benetton

15 - 45

Full Time

Munster

Benetton vs Munster

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

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

80'

Try

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

79'

Spellbinding play by Andy Uren is finished off with a try.

79'

Conversion

Jack Crowley has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

Munster Rugby are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Brian Gleeson picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Andrew Smith bursts through to advance the Munster Rugby attack.

76'

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

74'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Matt Gallagher being replaced.

74'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Lorenzo Cannone getting some game time.

74'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Malakai Fekitoa being replaced.

74'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Dan Kelly getting some game time.

72'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Alex Nankivell being replaced.

72'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Gavin Coombes getting some game time.

72'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Shane Daly being replaced.

72'

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

72'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Ben O'Donovan coming on.

67'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Gavin Coombes coming off.

67'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Andy Uren coming on.

67'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Alessandro Garbisi coming off.

67'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Jadin Kingi coming on.

67'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Lorenzo Cannone coming off.

67'

Yellow Card

Craig Casey (Munster Rugby) is shown a yellow card

65'

Yellow Card

Jack Crowley (Munster Rugby) is shown a yellow card

62'

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

62'

Benetton Rugby sub Leonardo Marin comes onto the field.

61'

Louis Lynagh departs for Benetton Rugby.

61'

Munster Rugby sub Edwin Edogbo comes onto the field.

60'

Jean Kleyn departs for Munster Rugby.

60'

Munster Rugby sub Brian Gleeson comes onto the field.

60'

Tom Ahern departs for Munster Rugby.

60'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Jack Crowley kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

Munster Rugby are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Tadhg Beirne touching down.

58'

Craig Casey played a key part in that try.

58'

What a run here by Alex Nankivell as they get over the gainline!

57'

Lee Barron comes on for Munster Rugby.

56'

Diarmuid Barron leaves the field.

56'

Ivan Nemer comes on for Benetton Rugby.

56'

Destiny Aminu leaves the field.

56'

Jack Crowley hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

56'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Alex Kendellen to score the try.

55'

What a run here by Alex Kendellen as they get over the gainline!

55'

That's a great try assist by Jack Crowley.

55'

Conversion

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

51'

Try

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

51'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Alex Kendellen getting some game time.

49'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with John Hodnett being replaced.

49'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Riccardo Favretto getting some game time.

47'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Federico Ruzza being replaced.

47'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Michael Milne getting some game time.

46'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jeremy Loughman being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Jack Crowley adds the two points for Munster Rugby.

46'

Try

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

45'

Spellbinding play by Diarmuid Barron is finished off with a try.

45'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Tiziano Pasquali coming on.

44'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Marcos Gallorini coming off.

44'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Bautista Bernasconi coming on.

44'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Nicholas Gasperini coming off.

44'

Fabulous play by Benetton Rugby has led to Tommaso Menoncello being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Munster Rugby sub Oli Jager comes onto the field.

40'

Michael Ala'alatoa departs for Munster Rugby.

40'

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

40'

Tom Farrell comes on for Munster Rugby.

34'

Dan Kelly leaves the field.

34'

Conversion

Jack Crowley does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Munster Rugby as Gavin Coombes goes over.

33'

Craig Casey sets up the try.

33'

Penalty Goal

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

27'

This is dangerous for the defence as Lorenzo Cannone bursts through to advance the Benetton Rugby attack.

24'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Dan Kelly getting some game time.

23'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Tom Farrell being replaced.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jacob Umaga bursts through to advance the Benetton Rugby attack.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jack Crowley bursts through to advance the Munster Rugby attack.

20'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Alessandro Izekor coming on.

19'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Sebastian Negri coming off.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sebastian Negri bursts through to advance the Benetton Rugby attack.

19'

Jack Crowley curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

17'

Try

A series of passes by Munster Rugby results in a try for Tom Farrell

16'

Alex Nankivell sets up the try.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Alex Nankivell took full advantage.

16'

Jack Crowley steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

11'

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

Conversion

Jack Crowley has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Munster Rugby leads to a try for Calvin Nash

The defensive line has been broken as Calvin Nash goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Alex Nankivell.

The defensive line has been broken as Louis Lynagh goes through the gap.

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

Match Details

  
 Benetton v Munster 
  
 Round 15 
  
 Sat 18th April 2026, 11:45am PDT 
  
 Stadio Comunale di Monigo 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Ben Whitehouse

Points Flow Chart

Munster win +30

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

95%

45%

Possession Last 10 min

55%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Garbisi

15 - 45

79'

Crowley

77'

10 - 45

Gleeson

76'

10 - 43

Casey

65'

10 - 38

Crowley

62'

10 - 38

Crowley

59'

10 - 38

Beirne

58'

10 - 36

Kendellen

55'

10 - 31

Umaga

10 - 26

51'

Bernasconi

8 - 26

51'

Crowley

46'

3 - 26

Kleyn

45'

3 - 24

Half Time

Crowley

34'

3 - 19

Coombes

33'

3 - 17

Umaga

3 - 12

27'

Farrell

16'

0 - 12

Crowley

0 - 7

Nash

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Benetton

Munster

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Defence Profile

Benetton

Munster

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

37%

43%

3-6 secs

52%

39%

6+ secs

11%

18%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

65'

67'

69'

78'

Benetton

Munster

Benetton vs Munster Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Benetton face off against Munster in United Rugby Championship Round 15 on Sat 18th April 2026 at Stadio Comunale di Monigo. 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 11:45 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Munster 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 7 places in the league table with Munster in 6th and Benetton in 13th as such Munster are favourites on paper.

Benetton vs Munster Squads

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