Benetton 29 - 26 Leinster

Full time

25 Apr 2026

Stage: Regular Season Round 16

Stadio Comunale di Monigo

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Benetton Rugby triumphed over Leinster Rugby with a close score of 29-26 in a thrilling URC encounter. The home side started strong, with Garbisi scoring the first try in the 8th minute. Leinster quickly responded, with O'Tighearnaigh and van der Flier both crossing for tries, and Byrne's conversions giving them a brief lead. The second half saw Benetton's Mendy and Gasperini score crucial tries, with Umaga converting effectively. Leinster fought back with a try from Frawley, but they were unable to reclaim the lead. Benetton sealed the victory with a late penalty from Umaga. This match showcased intense competition and skill, highlighting Benetton's resilience following their previous loss to Leinster.

Broadcasters

IE
GB
IE TG4

Where to watch in: Ireland, United Kingdom

Weather

Temperature: 18.4°C (Feels like 16.8°C) Condition: Clear Wind: 9.0 km/h, gusting to 17.3 km/h Humidity: 63% Cloud Cover: 3%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
8'

Try

Alessandro Garbisi · Benetton

5 - 0
10'

Substitution

Leonardo Marin on for Malakai Fekitoa · Benetton
13'

Try

Conor O'Tighearnaigh · Leinster

5 - 5
14'

Conversion

Harry Byrne · Leinster

5 - 7
21'

Substitution

Malakai Fekitoa on for Leonardo Marin · Benetton
27'

Substitution

Thomas Clarkson on for Tadhg Furlong · Leinster
35'

Try

Josh van der Flier · Leinster

5 - 12
36'

Conversion

Harry Byrne · Leinster

5 - 14
Halftime 5 - 14
Second Half
42'

Try

Jamison Gibson-Park · Leinster

5 - 19
45'

Substitution

Ivan Nemer on for Destiny Aminu · Benetton
45'

Substitution

Marcos Gallorini on for Tiziano Pasquali · Benetton
46'

Try

Ignacio Mendy · Benetton

10 - 19
47'

Conversion

Jacob Umaga · Benetton

12 - 19
47'

Substitution

Jerry Cahir on for Ed Byrne · Leinster
52'

Substitution

Fintan Gunne on for Jamison Gibson-Park · Leinster
54'

Substitution

Nicholas Gasperini on for Bautista Bernasconi · Benetton
54'

Substitution

Andy Uren on for Alessandro Garbisi · Benetton
60'

Try

Nicholas Gasperini · Benetton

17 - 19
60'

Substitution

Alex Soroka on for Caelan Doris · Leinster
60'

Substitution

Sam Prendergast on for Harry Byrne · Leinster
61'

Conversion

Jacob Umaga · Benetton

19 - 19
62'

Substitution

So'otala Fa'aso'o on for Manuel Zuliani · Benetton
62'

Substitution

Niccolo Cannone on for Giulio Marini · Benetton
65'

Try

Ciaran Frawley · Leinster

19 - 24
66'

Conversion

Sam Prendergast · Leinster

19 - 26
66'

Substitution

Alessandro Izekor on for Michele Lamaro · Benetton
67'

Substitution

Gus McCarthy on for Dan Sheehan · Leinster
70'

Try

Nicholas Gasperini · Benetton

24 - 26
71'

Conversion

Jacob Umaga · Benetton

26 - 26
73'

Substitution

Leonardo Marin on for Paolo Odogwu · Benetton
75'

Substitution

Scott Penny on for Jack Conan · Leinster
75'

Substitution

Charlie Tector on for Tommy O'Brien · Leinster
81'

Penalty

Jacob Umaga · Benetton

29 - 26
Fulltime 29 - 26

Player ratings

Benetton

15 Matt Gallagher 6.5
14 Ignacio Mendy 8.7
13 Tommaso Menoncello 6.7
12 Malakai Fekitoa 6.8
11 Paolo Odogwu 8.3
10 Jacob Umaga 6.3
9 Alessandro Garbisi 6.5
1 Destiny Aminu 6.3
2 Bautista Bernasconi 6.3
3 Tiziano Pasquali 6.4
4 Giulio Marini 7.2
5 Riccardo Favretto 7.6
6 Manuel Zuliani 7.1
7 Michele Lamaro 6.7
8 Lorenzo Cannone 7.6
16 Nicholas Gasperini 7.6
17 Ivan Nemer 7.2
18 Marcos Gallorini 6.2
19 Niccolo Cannone 6.5
20 So'otala Fa'aso'o 6.7
21 Alessandro Izekor 6.4
22 Andy Uren 6.4
23 Leonardo Marin 6.6

Leinster

15 Ciaran Frawley 8.3
14 Tommy O'Brien 5.1
13 Rieko Ioane 5.7
12 Jamie Osborne 6.6
11 Jimmy O'Brien 6.8
10 Harry Byrne 6.5
9 Jamison Gibson-Park 7.5
1 Ed Byrne 6.8
2 Dan Sheehan 7.4
3 Tadhg Furlong 6.1
4 Conor O'Tighearnaigh 6.3
5 Brian Deeny 6.6
6 Jack Conan 6.0
7 Josh van der Flier 7.2
8 Caelan Doris 6.9
16 Gus McCarthy 6.2
17 Jerry Cahir 5.9
18 Thomas Clarkson 7.0
19 Alex Soroka 5.9
20 Scott Penny –
21 Fintan Gunne 6.6
22 Sam Prendergast 6.2
23 Charlie Tector –