Benetton Rugby

Challenge Cup back with a bang

The EPCR Challenge Cup returned this weekend and Emirates Lions’ pulsating 31-31 draw with Dragons RFC was one of a series of enthralling Round 1 clashes.   There were four tries apiece...

Second-half showing sees Stade Français topple Benetton

2017 EPCR Challenge Cup winners Stade Français Paris relied on a stunning second-half showing to overcome a resilient Benetton Rugby 24-14 at the Stade Jean-Bouin on Friday evening.   Trailing...

Connacht squad named for Challenge Cup opener with Newcastle Falcons

The Connacht management team have selected their squad for tomorrow’s EPCR Challenge Cup fixture against Newcastle Falcons at The Sportsground (k/o 5.30pm).   Adam Byrne is handed his first...

Match Preview: Stade Français make EPCR Challenge Cup return

Stade Français Paris welcome Benetton Rugby to Stade Jean Bouin on their return to the EPCR Challenge Cup on Friday night.   The 2017 EPCR Challenge Cup winners – and two-time...

Vailanu named as Warrior of the Month for November

Sione Vailanu has been named as the Warrior of the Month for November, after making an immediate impression on both team-mates and supporters since his arrival at Scotstoun.     With...

United Rugby Championship R9 Weekend Wrap

LEINSTER WIN TOP-OF-TABLE CLASH DESPITE RED CARD Leinster made it nine wins out of nine in the BKT United Rugby Championship with a 38-29 victory in their top-of-the-table clash with Ulster despite being...

Four from four for SA teams over Welsh opposition

It was a perfect round for the four South African teams in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship as the competition reached the halfway stage, with the local teams proving too strong for their Welsh visitors...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Connacht Rugby v Benetton Rugby

Boyle inspired Connacht to bonus point win over Benetton

A man-of-the-match performance from Paul Boyle helped Connacht to a deserved bonus point win over Benetton at The Sportsground this afternoon. Tries from Niall Murray, Boyle, Finlay Bealham and Caolin...

Connacht: Return of Hansen among six changes for Benetton clash

Mack Hansen has recovered from injury that he picked up on Ireland duty to line out for Connacht in tomorrow’s BKT URC meeting with Benetton at The Sportsground (k/o 3.15pm).     His...