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Munster's clash at home to Benetton is a huge point in their season

Benetton aiming to crash Munster party in Cork

After a somewhat surprising, yet utterly dominant victory at home against Glasgow, Benetton have forced a head-to-head showdown with Munster for a place in the playoffs of the BKT URC.

Rugby • 14 May

Kurt-Lee Arendse scored a brace of tries as Bulls overcame Benetton

Bulls edge past Benetton to book last four spot

Leinster or Ulster will face into a South African semi-final after the Bulls booked their place in the last-four of the United Rugby Championship with a 30-23 victory over Benetton at Loftus Versfeld.

Rugby • 08 Jun 24

Bundee Aki's second-half try gave Connacht hope

Benetton end Connacht's Challenge Cup hopes in Italy

Connacht's involvement in the European Challenge Cup was ended by Benetton who ran out 39-24 winners in the quarter-finals in Treviso.

Rugby • 14 Apr 24

Leinster pull clear of Benetton to regain top spot

Leinster have gone back to the top of the BKT United Rugby Championship, as they pulled clear late on against this season's surprise package Benetton to prevail 47-18.

Rugby • 19 Feb 24

Bautista Bernasconi scored Benetton's first try against Zebre

URC wrap: Derby wins for Stormers and Benetton

DHL Stormers edged the Vodacom Bulls 26-20 in a tense South African derby in Cape Town that lifts the 2022 champions to seventh in the BKT United Rugby Championship.

Rugby • 23 Dec 23

Munster needed a late, late try to rescue a draw in Italy

Ahern's late try spares Munster's blushes in Treviso

Thomas Ahern's last-gasp try spared Munster's blushes as they fought back from 13-3 down to earn a 13-13 draw in their BKT United Rugby Championship clash at Benetton Treviso.

Rugby • 29 Oct 23

James Hume of Ulster is tackled by Tommaso Menoncello and Giacomo Nicotera

Ulster's poor form continues with loss in Italy

A late penalty from Rhyno Smith saw Benetton move into the top five of the United Rugby Championship following a 31-29 victory over Ulster at the Stadio Monigo.

Rugby • 07 Jan 23

Andy Friend believes there's more to come from Connacht

Friend: Connacht can push on again after Benetton win

Connacht director of rugby Andy Friend insists his side can find another gear to improve further after their bonus-point win over Benetton at the Sportsground.

Rugby • 03 Dec 22

Kieran Marmion of Connacht is tackled by Dewaldt Duvenage, left, and Niccolo Cannone of Benetton

Connacht secure bonus-point win over Benetton

Replacement Caolin Blade claimed a 66th-minute bonus point as Connacht overcame Benetton 38-19 at the Sportsground.

Rugby • 03 Dec 22

Nathan Doak has scored three tries in three appearances this season

Doak double delight for Ulster but McFarland urges calm

Nathan Doak's star is on the rise after a series of impressive displays for Ulster but boss Dan McFarland wants

Rugby • 09 Oct 21

Rob Herring made his Ulster debut in 2012

Herring joins Ulster's 200 club for visit of Benetton

Rob Herring will become the seventh player to reach the 200-appearance milestone for Ulster when he lines out against Benetton tomorrow.

Rugby • 07 Oct 21

Gio Aplon is tackled by Benetton's Marco Zanon

Benetton stun Bulls to win Rainbow Cup final

Benetton capped a remarkable Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup campaign by upsetting the odds to thump the Bulls 35-8 in the final.

Rugby • 19 Jun 21

Benetton qualify for Rainbow final after game cancelled

Irish interest in the Guinness Pro 14 Rainbow Cup has ended after the cancellation of the upcoming match between Ospreys and Benetton, handing the Italian side a place in the final.

Rugby • 09 Jun 21

Connacht scrum-half Kieran Marmion is tackled by Toa Halafihi

Connacht crash to Benetton defeat

Connacht's hopes of reaching the Guinness Pro14 Rainbow Cup final were ended by a 20-12 defeat away to Benetton.

Rugby • 29 May 21

Bundee Aki is expected to make his first appearance for Connacht since March

Connacht coach Wilkins wary of Benetton banana skin

Connacht attack coach Pete Wilkins has warned his players that they will need to maintain the standards set in their win over Munster to avoid slipping up against Benetton this weekend.

Rugby • 25 May 21

Ben Healy goes past the tackle of Luca Petrozzi on his way scoring Munster's fourth try

Officiating history made as Munster see off Benetton

Alex McHenry, Keynan Knox, Roman Salanoa and Ben Healy all collected their first senior tries in Munster's 31-17 bonus-point win over Benetton in the final round of the Guinness Pro14 at Thomond Park.

Rugby • 19 Mar 21

Edinburgh-Benetton Pro14 clash off due to Covid-19

Edinburgh's home Guinness PRO14 match against Benetton on Sunday has been postponed after a positive coronavirus test in the Italian camp.

Rugby • 06 Mar 21

JJ Hanrahan of Munster is congratulated by his team-mates

Van Graan hails match-winner Hanrahan's composure

Munster head coach Johann van Graan hailed JJ Hanrahan after the out-half kicked a last-second winning drop-goal in Treviso.

Rugby • 31 Jan 21

JJ Hanrahan's teammates mob him after the late win

Hanrahan's last-gasp drop-goal rescues win for Munster

A JJ Hanrahan drop-goal, with the clock past 80 minutes, was required to rescue a victory for Munster away to win-less Benetton in Treviso this evening.

Rugby • 31 Jan 21

The Stadio Comunale di Monigo was supposed to host Benetton v Agen

Covid-19 forces Challenge Cup postponements

Benetton's European Challenge Cup game against Agen and the clash of Stade Francais and Cardiff Blues have been cancelled.

Rugby • 19 Dec 20

Stadio Comunale di Monigo was due to host Benetton v Munster

Munster's game with Benetton postponed due to Covid-19

Munster's Pro14 fixture against Benetton on Saturday has been postponed after the Italian club confirmed three further players have tested positive for Covid-19.

Rugby • 04 Nov 20

The Sportsground was due to host Connacht v Benetton

Connacht clash with Benetton off due to Covid-19 cases

Connacht's Pro14 clash with Benetton has been postponed after members of the Italians' camp tested positive for Covid-19.

Rugby • 30 Oct 20

Bragging rights for Zebre as Pro14 returns in Italy

Zebre beat Benetton 17-13 in the Italian derby as the Guinness PRO14 returned to action after nearly six months away because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Rugby • 21 Aug 20

Leinster players Dave Kearney and Luke McGrath celebrate Caelan Doris' try

Italian job done as Leinster secure home quarter-final

Leinster clinched top-seed status and a home Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final as they made it a record-breaking 16 wins in a row in all competitions this season with an 18-0 victory at Benetton.

Rugby • 18 Jan 20

Leinster target record-breaking win against Benetton

Leo Cullen has urged Leinster to "finish the job" and clinch a home Champions Cup quarter-final with a record-breaking victory against Benetton.

Rugby • 17 Jan 20