Benetton Rugby claimed a memorable European scalp after defeating Bath Rugby 24-21 in a dramatic Champions Cup clash at the Stadio Comunale di Monigo.
Benetton Rugby claimed a memorable European scalp after defeating Bath Rugby 24-21 in a dramatic Champions Cup clash at the Stadio Comunale di Monigo.
It was the French who caught the eye in round one with six of their eight teams winning, including Stade Rochelais and Toulon away from home.
Benetton’s strong second-half performance proved too much for Dragons as the Italians picked up a valuable five points in a 31-21 win at Rodney Parade.
Benetton’s strong second-half performance proved too much for Dragons as the Italians picked up a valuable five points in a 31-21 win at Rodney Parade.
.Benetton maintained their stranglehold on the Italian derby by dispatching Zebre 31-24 in the United Rugby Championship.
Benetton produced a late scoring burst to defeat United Rugby Championship opponents the Ospreys 18-13 at Stadio di Monigo.
Veteran Agustin Creevy has had his wish granted regarding a Test level recall as new Argentina coach Michael Cheika. The 37-year-old last represented his country at the 2019 World Cup in Japan.
