Scarlets 27 - 26 Benetton

Full time

10 Oct 2026

Stage: Regular Season Round 3

Parc y Scarlets

The Scarlets narrowly defeated Benetton Rugby 27-26 in a thrilling encounter at Parc y Scarlets. The match started with Lousi scoring for Scarlets, quickly followed by a try from Maile for Benetton. Benetton surged ahead with tries from Ratave and Lamaro, leading 21-7 at halftime. Scarlets fought back in the second half with two tries from Mee, taking a 24-21 lead. However, Lynagh scored for Benetton, putting them back in front. A late penalty from Costelow sealed the victory for the Scarlets. Both teams showcased impressive attacking play, resulting in a high-scoring affair that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

Broadcasters

Where to watch in: Ireland, United Kingdom

Weather

Temperature: 13.4°C (Feels like 9.5°C) Condition: PartlyCloudy Wind: 19.4 km/h, gusting to 34.6 km/h Humidity: 69% Cloud Cover: 50%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
3'

Try

Sam Lousi · Scarlets

5 - 0
4'

Conversion

Sam Costelow · Scarlets

7 - 0
9'

Try

Siua Maile · Benetton

7 - 5
10'

Conversion

Jacob Umaga · Benetton

7 - 7
14'

Substitution

Matias Medrano on for Mirco Spagnolo · Benetton
23'

Try

Onisi Ratave · Benetton

7 - 14
23'

Conversion

Jacob Umaga · Benetton

7 - 9
37'

Try

Michele Lamaro · Benetton

7 - 19
38'

Conversion

Jacob Umaga · Benetton

7 - 21
40'

Substitution

Fletcher Anderson on for Osian Williams · Scarlets
40'

Substitution

Gareth Davies on for Dane Blacker · Scarlets
Halftime 7 - 21
Second Half
45'

Substitution

Harri O'Connor on for Henry Thomas · Scarlets
45'

Substitution

Harvey Cuckson on for Will Evans · Scarlets
48'

Substitution

Simone Ferrari on for Giosue Zilocchi · Benetton
48'

Substitution

Bautista Bernasconi on for Siua Maile · Benetton
48'

Substitution

Johnny Williams on for Joe Hawkins · Scarlets
52'

Try

Blair Murray · Scarlets

12 - 21
53'

Conversion

Sam Costelow · Scarlets

14 - 21
55'

Try

Ellis Mee · Scarlets

19 - 21
56'

Substitution

Jadin Kingi on for So'otala Fa'aso'o · Benetton
56'

Substitution

Louis Werchon on for Alessandro Garbisi · Benetton
56'

Substitution

Sam O'Connor on for Kemsley Mathias · Scarlets
56'

Substitution

John McKee on for Ryan Elias · Scarlets
58'

Substitution

Jean Smith on for Rhyno Smith · Benetton
65'

Try

Ellis Mee · Scarlets

24 - 21
66'

Substitution

Federico Zanandrea on for Onisi Ratave · Benetton
66'

Substitution

Isaia Walker-Leawere on for Mattia Midena · Benetton
71'

Try

Louis Lynagh · Benetton

24 - 26
77'

Penalty

Sam Costelow · Scarlets

27 - 26
Fulltime 27 - 26

Player ratings

Scarlets

15 Blair Murray 10.0
14 Ellis Mee 8.7
13 Eddie James 7.7
12 Joe Hawkins 6.0
11 Macs Page 7.9
10 Sam Costelow 7.4
9 Dane Blacker 6.5
1 Kemsley Mathias 6.7
2 Ryan Elias 7.5
3 Henry Thomas 6.8
4 Will Evans 5.4
5 Alex Groves 6.8
6 Sam Lousi 7.1
7 Josh MacLeod 7.6
8 Osian Williams 7.7
16 John McKee 6.7
17 Sam O'Connor 6.5
18 Harri O'Connor 6.2
19 Harvey Cuckson 6.2
20 Fletcher Anderson 6.8
21 Gareth Davies 6.3
22 Joe Roberts –
23 Johnny Williams 6.4

Benetton

15 Rhyno Smith 7.0
14 Louis Lynagh 7.9
13 Francois Carlo Mey 6.2
12 Leonardo Marin 6.0
11 Onisi Ratave 7.9
10 Jacob Umaga 6.3
9 Alessandro Garbisi 6.1
1 Mirco Spagnolo 6.1
2 Siua Maile 7.3
3 Giosue Zilocchi 6.5
4 Niccolo Cannone 6.9
5 Mattia Midena 6.2
6 Federico Ruzza 6.7
7 Michele Lamaro 7.5
8 So'otala Fa'aso'o 6.1
16 Bautista Bernasconi 6.5
17 Matias Medrano 5.1
18 Simone Ferrari 5.9
19 Isaia Walker-Leawere 6.0
20 Jadin Kingi 6.0
21 Louis Werchon 6.0
22 Jean Smith 5.8
23 Federico Zanandrea 5.8