Benetton

44 - 31

Full Time

Perpignan

Benetton vs Perpignan

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Peceli Yato bursts through to advance the USAP attack.

78'

Penalty Goal

Jacob Umaga kicks the penalty.

77'

USAP make a substitution with Davit Lagvilava coming on.

68'

USAP make a substitution with Bastien Chinarro coming off.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Peceli Yato took full advantage.

67'

USAP make a substitution with Gabin Kretchmann coming on.

66'

USAP make a substitution with Hugo Reus coming off.

66'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Giulio Marini coming on.

66'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with So'otala Fa'aso'o coming off.

66'

Penalty Goal

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

66'

USAP sub Simon Taty comes onto the field.

62'

Max Hicks departs for USAP.

62'

USAP sub Tavite Veredamu comes onto the field.

62'

Mayron Fahy departs for USAP.

62'

Hugo Reus curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

62'

Try

Great hands by USAP leads to a try for Mayron Fahy

62'

Spellbinding play by Max Hicks is finished off with a try.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Max Hicks goes through the gap.

62'

Benetton Rugby sub Alessandro Garbisi comes onto the field.

61'

Andy Uren departs for Benetton Rugby.

61'

USAP sub James Hall comes onto the field.

60'

Gela Aprasidze departs for USAP.

60'

Conversion

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

59'

Try

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

58'

What a run here by Ignacio Mendy as they get over the gainline!

58'

Andy Uren played a key part in that try.

58'

Malakai Fekitoa comes on for Benetton Rugby.

56'

Rhyno Smith leaves the field.

56'

Siua Maile comes on.

52'

Bautista Bernasconi comes off.

52'

Thomas Gallo comes on.

52'

Mirco Spagnolo comes off.

52'

Simone Ferrari comes on.

52'

Giosue Zilocchi comes off.

52'

Riccardo Favretto comes on.

52'

Eli Snyman comes off.

52'

Penalty Goal

Hugo Reus does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

52'

Conversion

Jacob Umaga adds the two points for Benetton Rugby.

49'

Try

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

48'

USAP decide to make a substitution, with Mathys Lotrian getting some game time.

46'

USAP decide to make a substitution, with Sama Malolo being replaced.

46'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jacob Umaga getting some game time.

45'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Tomas Albornoz being replaced.

45'

USAP decide to make a substitution, with Pietro Ceccarelli getting some game time.

45'

USAP decide to make a substitution, with Akato Fakatika being replaced.

45'

USAP decide to make a substitution, with Lorencio Boyer Gallardo getting some game time.

45'

USAP decide to make a substitution, with Bruce Devaux being replaced.

45'

Penalty Goal

Hugo Reus makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

45'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Hugo Reus does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for USAP as Job Poulet goes over.

33'

USAP decided to go for goal with Hugo Reus taking the drop goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

31'

Conversion

Tomas Albornoz makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Benetton Rugby is finished off by Paolo Odogwu

23'

That's a great try assist by Leonardo Marin.

23'

Conversion

Hugo Reus makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

A wonderful passing move by USAP is finished off by Alivereti Duguivalu

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Alivereti Duguivalu bursts through to advance the USAP attack.

20'

That's a great try assist by Job Poulet.

20'

Conversion

Tomas Albornoz converts the try.

18'

Try

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

18'

Penalty Goal

Hugo Reus does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

15'

Penalty Goal

Tomas Albornoz makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

13'

Conversion

Tomas Albornoz has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Paolo Odogwu

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

That's a great try assist by Leonardo Marin.

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

Penalty Goal

Hugo Reus has kicked a penalty goal.

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

Match Details

  
 Benetton v Perpignan 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Sat 13th December 2025, 05:00am PST 
  
 Stadio Comunale di Monigo 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Ben Connor

Points Flow Chart

Benetton win +13

Time in lead

Mins in lead

93%

% Of Game In Lead

33%

Possession Last 10 min

67%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Umaga

44 - 31

77'

Umaga

41 - 31

66'

Fahy

62'

38 - 31

Umaga

38 - 26

59'

Mendy

36 - 26

58'

Reus

52'

31 - 26

Umaga

31 - 23

49'

Bernasconi

29 - 23

48'

Reus

45'

24 - 23

Half Time

Reus

34'

24 - 20

Poulet

33'

24 - 18

Albornoz

24 - 13

24'

Odogwu

22 - 13

23'

Reus

20'

17 - 13

Duguivalu

20'

17 - 11

Albornoz

17 - 6

18'

Izekor

15 - 6

18'

Reus

15'

10 - 6

Albornoz

10 - 3

13'

Albornoz

7 - 3

Odogwu

5 - 3

Reus

0 - 3

Start

Win Probability

Benetton

89%

Draw

Perpignan

10%

Lineout-Won by Alessandro Garbisi

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Benetton

Perpignan

More Less

Defence Profile

Benetton

Perpignan

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

57%

55%

3-6 secs

26%

6+ secs

16%

19%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

68'

70'

72'

76'

Benetton

Perpignan

Benetton vs Perpignan Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Benetton face off against Perpignan in Challenge Cup Round 2 on Sat 13th December 2025 at Stadio Comunale di Monigo. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:00. In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST, 02:00 NZST in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST in Australia and 05:00 EST on Flo Rugby 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 3 places in the league table with Perpignan in 1st and Benetton in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Benetton vs Perpignan Squads

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