Benetton 19 - 22 Connacht

Full time

02 Oct 2026

Stage: Regular Season Round 2

Stadio Comunale di Monigo

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Connacht Rugby triumphed over Benetton Rugby with a final score of 22-19 in a closely contested match at Stadio Comunale di Monigo. Cian Prendergast opened the scoring for Connacht with an early try, quickly answered by Bautista Bernasconi for Benetton. Sean O'Brien's try put Connacht ahead again, but Benetton fought back through Leonardo Marin, who scored just before half-time. After the break, Bernasconi scored his second try, giving Benetton a brief lead. However, Ciaran Frawley’s late try secured the win for Connacht, despite a valiant effort from Benetton. Jacob Umaga's kicking was solid for Benetton, contributing to their points tally. This match showcased intense competition and skill, continuing Connacht's winning streak against Benetton.

Broadcasters

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Where to watch in: Ireland, United Kingdom

Weather

Temperature: 18.9°C (Feels like 18.3°C) Condition: MostlyCloudy Wind: 6.7 km/h, gusting to 10.5 km/h Humidity: 61% Cloud Cover: 64%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
4'

Try

Cian Prendergast · Connacht

0 - 5
10'

Try

Bautista Bernasconi · Benetton

5 - 5
15'

Try

Sean O'Brien · Connacht

5 - 10
29'

Substitution

Jean Smith on for Paolo Odogwu · Benetton
33'

Try

Leonardo Marin · Benetton

10 - 10
34'

Conversion

Jacob Umaga · Benetton

12 - 10
36'

Try

Ciaran Frawley · Connacht

12 - 15
37'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert · Connacht

12 - 17
38'

Yellow Card

Finlay Bealham · Connacht
39'

Substitution

Sam Illo on for Finn Treacy · Connacht
40'

Substitution

Paolo Odogwu on for Jean Smith · Benetton
Halftime 12 - 17
Second Half
48'

Substitution

Billy Bohan on for Francois van Wyk · Connacht
48'

Yellow Card Complete

Finlay Bealham · Connacht
49'

Substitution

Eoin de Buitlear on for Matt Victory · Connacht
49'

Substitution

Finn Treacy on for Sam Illo · Connacht
49'

Substitution

Sam Illo on for Finlay Bealham · Connacht
50'

Try

Bautista Bernasconi · Benetton

17 - 17
51'

Conversion

Jacob Umaga · Benetton

19 - 17
52'

Substitution

Tiziano Pasquali on for Simone Ferrari · Benetton
52'

Substitution

Mirco Spagnolo on for Matias Medrano · Benetton
55'

Substitution

Paul Boyle on for Sean O'Brien · Connacht
58'

Substitution

Siua Maile on for Bautista Bernasconi · Benetton
59'

Substitution

Niall Murray on for Josh Murphy · Connacht
68'

Substitution

Ignacio Mendy on for Onisi Ratave · Benetton
68'

Substitution

Josh Ioane on for John Devine · Connacht
70'

Substitution

Andy Uren on for Alessandro Garbisi · Benetton
70'

Substitution

Colm Reilly on for Caolin Blade · Connacht
70'

Substitution

So'otala Fa'aso'o on for Giulio Marini · Benetton
73'

Substitution

Jean Smith on for Ignacio Mendy · Benetton
74'

Substitution

Shane Jennings on for Finn Treacy · Connacht
76'

Try

Ciaran Frawley · Connacht

19 - 22
Fulltime 19 - 22

Player ratings

Benetton

22 Jean Smith 5.8
15 Matt Gallagher 7.8
23 Ignacio Mendy –
14 Louis Lynagh 5.3
13 Paolo Odogwu 6.2
12 Leonardo Marin 7.4
11 Onisi Ratave 5.8
10 Jacob Umaga 6.3
9 Alessandro Garbisi 6.3
1 Matias Medrano 6.8
2 Bautista Bernasconi 7.8
3 Simone Ferrari 5.9

Connacht

6 Cian Prendergast 8.1
7 Sean O'Brien 7.4
15 Sam Gilbert 7.7
8 Sean Jansen 8.5
14 Finn Treacy 6.1
16 Eoin de Buitlear 7.4
13 John Devine 7.1
17 Billy Bohan 6.3
12 Cathal Forde 6.7
18 Sam Illo 7.0
11 Mack Hansen 7.4
19 Niall Murray 6.6
10 Ciaran Frawley 8.9
20 Paul Boyle 7.2
9 Caolin Blade 7.4
21 Colm Reilly 6.3
1 Francois van Wyk 5.9
22 Josh Ioane 6.3
2 Matt Victory 6.9
23 Shane Jennings –
3 Finlay Bealham 4.4