Benetton 41 - 44 Exeter

● full_time 80 minutes

12 Apr 2026

EPCR Challenge Cup

Stage: QF Round 6

Stadio Comunale di Monigo

Head to Head

🎉 3

👏 1

🔥 1

In a thrilling Challenge Cup encounter, Exeter Chiefs edged out Benetton Rugby with a final score of 44-41. Niccolo Cannone opened the scoring for Benetton with an early try, converted by Jacob Umaga. However, Exeter responded quickly with a try from Olly Woodburn, followed by a penalty try after Ratave's yellow card. Jacob Umaga was instrumental for Benetton, scoring two tries and multiple conversions, showcasing his playmaking skills. The second half saw Exeter's Harvey Skinner and Andrea Zambonin score crucial tries, keeping the tension high. In the end, despite a valiant effort from Benetton to close the gap, Exeter's defense held firm. The match was a display of skill and tenacity from both sides, ultimately leading to Exeter's narrow triumph.

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Weather

Temperature: 19.7°C (Feels like 20.5°C) Condition: MostlyClear Wind: 8.6 km/h, gusting to 17.4 km/h Humidity: 45% Cloud Cover: 25%

Highlights

Events

0' kickoff
4' try Niccolo Cannone
5' conversion Jacob Umaga
7' try Olly Woodburn
8' conversion Henry Slade
15' yellow_card Onisi Ratave
15' penalty_try No Player
19' try Jacob Umaga
20' conversion Jacob Umaga
23' try Immanuel Feyi-Waboso
24' conversion Henry Slade
25' yellow_card_complete Onisi Ratave
27' penalty Henry Slade
36' try Onisi Ratave
37' conversion Jacob Umaga
40' half_time
40' second_half
41' penalty Jacob Umaga
41' try Harvey Skinner
42' conversion Henry Slade
44' try Bautista Bernasconi
45' conversion Jacob Umaga
47' try Andrea Zambonin
48' conversion Henry Slade
49' substitution Jimmy Roots
53' substitution Bautista Bernasconi
53' substitution Manuel Zuliani
53' substitution Riccardo Favretto
54' substitution Thomas Gallo
54' substitution Andy Uren
54' substitution Giosue Zilocchi
55' substitution Federico Ruzza
56' substitution Malakai Fekitoa
57' substitution Siua Maile
62' substitution Scott Sio
62' substitution Jack Yeandle
63' penalty Jacob Umaga
64' try Jacob Umaga
65' conversion Jacob Umaga
65' substitution Will Rigg
68' substitution Riccardo Favretto
69' penalty Henry Slade
72' substitution Ross Vintcent
78' penalty Henry Slade
79' substitution Niccolo Cannone
80' full_time