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Newcastle
Newcastle
18 - 57
Full Time
Benetton
Benetton

Benetton vs Newcastle

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

81'
Conversion

Jacob Umaga converts the try.

80'
Try

A wonderful passing move by Benetton Rugby is finished off by Jacob Umaga

80'

Onisi Ratave sets up the try.

80'

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

80'

A gap opened in the defence and Louie Johnson took full advantage.

74'
Conversion

Jacob Umaga has kicked a conversion.

74'
Try

Alessandro Izekor scores the try from close range.

73'

Benetton Rugby sub Federico Ruzza comes onto the field.

64'

Eli Snyman departs for Benetton Rugby.

64'

Newcastle Falcons sub Bryan Byrne comes onto the field.

63'

Jamie Blamire departs for Newcastle Falcons.

63'

Newcastle Falcons sub Louie Johnson comes onto the field.

63'

Cameron Hutchison departs for Newcastle Falcons.

63'

Brett Connon curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

63'
Try

Newcastle Falcons are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Murray McCallum touching down.

62'

Spellbinding play by Adam Brocklebank is finished off with a try.

62'

What a run here by Hugh O'Sullivan as they get over the gainline!

57'

Sam Cross comes on for Newcastle Falcons.

57'

Guy Pepper leaves the field.

57'
Conversion

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

56'
Try

Tommaso Menoncello scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

56'

What a run here by Tommaso Menoncello as they get over the gainline!

56'

That's a great try assist by Juan Ignacio Brex.

55'

Jacob Umaga comes on for Benetton Rugby.

55'

Tomas Albornoz leaves the field.

55'

Gideon Koegelenberg comes on for Benetton Rugby.

55'

Niccolo Cannone leaves the field.

55'

Freddie Lockwood comes on.

54'

John Hawkins comes off.

54'

Hugh O'Sullivan comes on.

53'

Josh Barton comes off.

53'

Alessandro Izekor comes on.

51'

Manuel Zuliani comes off.

51'

Alessandro Garbisi comes on.

51'

Andy Uren comes off.

51'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Tomas Albornoz kicks the conversion.

50'
Try

Slick passing by Benetton Rugby leads to a try for Ignacio Mendy.

49'

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

49'

Tomas Albornoz sets up the try.

49'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Murray McCallum getting some game time.

46'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Eduardo Bello being replaced.

46'

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

45'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Gianmarco Lucchesi being replaced.

45'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Tiziano Pasquali getting some game time.

45'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Giosue Zilocchi being replaced.

45'
Conversion

Tomas Albornoz adds the two points for Benetton Rugby.

44'
Try

Slick passing by Benetton Rugby leads to a try for Onisi Ratave.

43'

Onisi Ratave makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Juan Ignacio Brex played a key part in that try.

43'

Benetton Rugby sub Federico Zani comes onto the field.

40'

Thomas Gallo departs for Benetton Rugby.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

More power was needed in that penalty goal attempt by Brett Connon as it drops short.

41'

Tom Penny comes on for Newcastle Falcons.

34'

Iwan Stephens leaves the field.

34'
Penalty Goal

The Benetton Rugby supporters go wild as Tomas Albornoz successfully kicks the penalty goal.

34'

Trouble here as Rhyno Smith breaches the defence.

32'

Trouble here as Callum Chick breaches the defence.

29'

Trouble here as Thomas Gallo breaches the defence.

29'
Conversion

Tomas Albornoz makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'
Try

Silky skills by Benetton Rugby ends with a try for Tommaso Menoncello.

27'

Trouble here as Tommaso Menoncello breaches the defence.

27'

Tomas Albornoz played a key part in that try.

27'
Penalty Goal

Brett Connon adds the points for Newcastle Falcons.

24'
Conversion

Tomas Albornoz makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'
Try

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

19'

Ignacio Mendy sets up the try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tomas Albornoz bursts through to advance the Benetton Rugby attack.

18'

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

17'
Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Tomas Albornoz leads to a try for Benetton Rugby

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Tomas Albornoz took full advantage.

16'

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

16'
Conversion

Brett Connon converts the try.

13'
Try

Eduardo Bello scores the try from close range.

12'
Penalty Goal

Brett Connon has kicked a penalty goal.

4'
Yellow Card

Ignacio Mendy (Benetton Rugby) is shown a yellow card

3'

The defensive line has been broken as Elliott Obatoyinbo goes through the gap.

3'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

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Match Details

Newcastle v Benetton
Newcastle v Benetton
Challenge Cup
Round 3
Fri 12th January 2024, 12:00pm PST
Fri 12th January 2024, 12:00pm PST
Kingston Park
Kingston Park

Points Flow Chart

Benetton win +39
Newcastle
Benetton
Newcastle
Time in lead
Benetton
18
Mins in lead
59
22%
% Of Game In Lead
72%
48%
Possession Last 10 min
52%
0
Points Last 10 min
14

Key Events

Full Time
Umaga
80'
18 - 57
Umaga
80'
18 - 55
Umaga
74'
18 - 50
Izekor
73'
18 - 48
McCallum
18 - 43
62'
Umaga
56'
13 - 43
Menoncello
56'
13 - 41
Albornoz
50'
13 - 36
Mendy
49'
13 - 34
Albornoz
44'
13 - 29
Ratave
43'
13 - 27
Half Time
Albornoz
34'
13 - 22
Albornoz
28'
13 - 19
Menoncello
27'
13 - 17
Connon
13 - 12
24'
Albornoz
20'
10 - 12
Ratave
19'
10 - 10
Albornoz
16'
10 - 5
Connon
10 - 0
13'
Bello
8 - 0
12'
Connon
3 - 0
4'
Mendy
3'
0 - 0
Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
2.1
7
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
4.7
12
Entries

Attack Profile

Newcastle
Benetton
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Defence Profile

Newcastle
Benetton
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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
53%
66%
3-6 secs
24%
10%
6+ secs
14%
18%
83
Rucks Won
65

Newcastle Red Bulls vs Benetton Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Newcastle Red Bulls face off against Benetton in Challenge Cup Round 3 on Fri 12th January 2024 at Kingston Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:00. In South Africa it’s at 22:00 SAST, 09:00 NZST in New Zealand, 07:00 AEST in Australia and 12:00 EST in the US.

Benetton 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 just 4 places in the league table with Benetton in 1st and Newcastle Red Bulls in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Newcastle Red Bulls vs Benetton Squads

The official squads for Newcastle Red Bulls 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.

Other Fixtures

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