Ulster

38 - 34

Full Time

Benetton

Benetton vs Ulster

Events

Commentary

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

81'

Conversion

Tomas Albornoz converts the try.

81'

Try

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

80'

Yellow Card

Luke Marshall (Ulster Rugby) is shown a yellow card

80'

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

77'

Filippo Drago comes on.

76'

Marco Zanon comes off.

76'

Dave Shanahan comes on.

76'

John Cooney comes off.

76'

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

74'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ivan Nemer being replaced.

74'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with John Andrew getting some game time.

74'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Tom Stewart being replaced.

74'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Luke Marshall getting some game time.

74'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Will Addison being replaced.

74'

Penalty Goal

John Cooney has kicked a penalty goal.

73'

Conversion

The Ulster Rugby supporters go wild as John Cooney successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

Ulster Rugby are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Cormac Izuchukwu touching down.

66'

Ulster Rugby sub Cormac Izuchukwu comes onto the field.

64'

Alan O'Connor departs for Ulster Rugby.

64'

Ulster Rugby sub James French comes onto the field.

64'

Scott Wilson departs for Ulster Rugby.

64'

Benetton Rugby sub Riccardo Favretto comes onto the field.

64'

Edoardo Iachizzi departs for Benetton Rugby.

64'

Conversion

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

64'

Try

Benetton Rugby are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Ivan Nemer touching down.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Tomas Albornoz goes through the gap.

61'

Greg Jones comes on for Ulster Rugby.

57'

Dave Ewers leaves the field.

57'

Alessandro Garbisi comes on for Benetton Rugby.

57'

Andy Uren leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

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

57'

Try

A penetrating move by Benetton Rugby results in a try for Toa Halafihi.

56'

What a run here by Toa Halafihi as they get over the gainline!

56'

Tommaso Menoncello played a key part in that try.

56'

Andrew Warwick comes on.

53'

Eric O'Sullivan comes off.

53'

Ivan Nemer comes on.

51'

Thomas Gallo comes off.

51'

Tiziano Pasquali comes on.

51'

Simone Ferrari comes off.

51'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as John Cooney kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

Slick passing by Ulster Rugby leads to a try for Will Addison.

49'

Will Addison makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Mike Lowry sets up the try.

49'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Toa Halafihi getting some game time.

47'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Michele Lamaro being replaced.

47'

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

47'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Gianmarco Lucchesi getting some game time.

47'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Giacomo Nicotera being replaced.

47'

Try

Slick passing by Benetton Rugby leads to a try for Jacob Umaga.

46'

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

45'

Andy Uren makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Ethan McIlroy coming on.

43'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Jacob Stockdale coming off.

43'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Niccolo Cannone coming on.

40'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Scott Scrafton coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

John Cooney adds the two points for Ulster Rugby.

40'

Try

What an effort there by Jacob Stockdale as they score the try.

39'

Fabulous play by Ulster Rugby has led to Jacob Stockdale being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

That's a great try assist by Stuart McCloskey.

39'

Fabulous play by Ulster Rugby has led to Jacob Stockdale being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Conversion

John Cooney does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

33'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Reuben Crothers scores from close range.

32'

Jacob Umaga takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

28'

Trouble here as Jacob Umaga breaches the defence.

26'

Trouble here as Mike Lowry breaches the defence.

25'

Penalty Goal

Jacob Umaga adds the points for Benetton Rugby.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Leonardo Marin bursts through to advance the Benetton Rugby attack.

22'

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

17'

Conversion

John Cooney converts the try.

16'

Try

A series of passes by Ulster Rugby results in a try for Tom Stewart

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Tom Stewart took full advantage.

15'

Spellbinding play by John Cooney is finished off with a try.

15'

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

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Jacob Stockdale took full advantage.

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

Try

Great hands by Benetton Rugby leads to a try for Tommaso Menoncello

The defensive line has been broken as Tommaso Menoncello goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Rhyno Smith.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Ulster v Benetton 
  
 Round 15 
  
 Fri 26th April 2024, 11:35am PDT 
  
 Kingspan Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Ulster win +4

Time in lead

Mins in lead

72%

% Of Game In Lead

22%

58%

Possession Last 10 min

42%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Albornoz

81'

38 - 34

Albornoz

80'

38 - 32

Marshall

38 - 27

80'

Cooney

38 - 27

73'

Cooney

35 - 27

67'

Izuchukwu

33 - 27

66'

Albornoz

64'

28 - 27

Nemer

62'

28 - 25

Albornoz

57'

28 - 20

Halafihi

56'

28 - 18

Cooney

28 - 13

51'

Addison

26 - 13

49'

Umaga

46'

21 - 13

Half Time

Cooney

21 - 8

40'

Stockdale

19 - 8

39'

Cooney

14 - 8

33'

Crothers

12 - 8

32'

Umaga

24'

7 - 8

Cooney

7 - 5

16'

Stewart

5 - 5

15'

Menoncello

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

5.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Ulster

Benetton

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Defence Profile

Ulster

Benetton

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

54%

66%

3-6 secs

28%

14%

6+ secs

16%

118

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

54'

59'

70'

71'

79'

Ulster

Benetton

Ulster vs Benetton Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Ulster face off against Benetton in United Rugby Championship Round 15 on Fri 26th April 2024 at Kingspan Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:35. In South Africa it’s at 20:35 SAST, 06:35 NZST in New Zealand, 04:35 AEST in Australia and 11:35 EST in the US.

Ulster won the last encounter but Ulster are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Benetton in 6th and Ulster in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Ulster vs Benetton Squads

The official squads for Ulster 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.