Edinburgh lose unbeaten URC record at hands of Benetton
Benetton beat Edinburgh 31-12 in Italy, ending the visitors’ unbeaten start to the United Rugby Championship season. The result was a turnaround for Benetton, who had not won before the match, while Edinburgh’s four-match winning run came to an end.
Benetton led 18-0 at half-time after tries from Piero Gritti, Ignacio Mendy and Bautista Bernasconi, with Jacob Umaga adding a penalty. Despite Matias Medrano receiving a 20-minute red card and later playing with 14 men after Callum Hunter-Hill’s yellow card, Edinburgh could not close the gap; Onisi Ratave scored after the break, and Harri Morris and Harry Paterson replied for Edinburgh before a late penalty settled the score.
In short
- Benetton won 31-12 in Italy.
- Edinburgh’s four-match winning start ended.
- Benetton led 18-0 at half-time.
Explained simply
The United Rugby Championship is a professional rugby union competition featuring clubs from Ireland, Italy, Scotland, South Africa and Wales. Edinburgh represent Scotland, while Benetton are based in Treviso, in north-east Italy.
Edinburgh and Benetton play in the league’s regular season, where teams compete for places in the play-offs. An unbeaten start can help a club build momentum and improve its position, while a win can be significant for a side seeking to climb the standings.
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