Benetton Rugby defeated the Stormers in a thrilling match, remaining undefeated in the United Rugby Championship. Rhyno Smith's drop-goal proved crucial, with Alessandro Izekor scoring the winning try. This victory solidified Benetton's unbeaten streak, making them the only unbeaten team in the URC. Italian rugby also saw Zebre end a 22-match losing streak by defeating the Sharks. Ben Healy's match-winning drop goal secured Edinburgh's victory over Connacht, ending Connacht's winning start to the season.
Across the Premiership, URC and Top 14, only one team remain unbeaten: Benetton
😎 Cool as a cucumber, Ben Healy winning it for Edinburgh. #EDIvCON https://t.co/rgoZQt7z6b
Edinburgh 25 Connacht 22. Ben Healy coolest man on the park as he puts over the winning drop goal with the last kick of the game. https://t.co/AglbqcJ79y
🟢 The last remaining unbeaten side in the #URC is... Benetton! 👏 https://t.co/TEDxjpFdSE
Ben Healy's drop goal for Edinburgh brings Connacht winning start to dramatic end https://t.co/WLmoeadVgK
Having declared Benetton v Stormers the game of the season so far earlier today, I am going to have to re-address that comment, because Edinburgh v Connacht was even better! What a belting contest that was.
So it all means Benetton are the only unbeaten side in the @URCOfficial after the opening four rounds of matches.
Ben Healy - Clutch. #EDIvCON https://t.co/2Lt4IPsbzE
🏰 BEN HEALY DROP-GOAL WINS IT FOR EDINBURGH! #EDIvCON #URC https://t.co/V2g21Z3CCF
Ben Healy nails the match-winning drop goal for Edinburgh with the last kick of the game. Another big moment with the pressure on. Sickener for Connacht. Brilliant URC battle.
Lovely score from Edinburgh. How good a pick-up has Wes Goosen been… #EDIvCON https://t.co/Mb6FRotFVZ
Benetton 🦁 hold off last years runners up in Treviso https://t.co/xJgK42n0K1
6th time in 12 seasons that Benetton and Zebre both won in same round
REPORT: Italian double: Benetton remain unbeaten after sinking Stormers #URC Read more below ⤵️ https://t.co/LZ9NFWOV2C
🟢 This Rhyno Smith drop-goal proved key in the end. #BENvSTO #URC https://t.co/xFNnspXwnF
Rhyno Smith slotted a drop goal towards the end of the first half to help Benetton hand the DHL Stormers a second tour loss in Treviso on Saturday. https://t.co/RsQizD9K7w
🏆 #URC Benetton get it done over the Stormers ⛈ in Treviso 🇮🇹to remain undefeated this season! https://t.co/NgCchCgFjd
What a weekend for Italian rugby! Zebre end a 22-match losing run in the URC by defeating the Sharks last night and now unbeaten Benetton have seen off the Stormers, finalists for the past two years. Forza!
🟢 BENETTON BEAT STORMERS TO STAY UNBEATEN! #BENvSTO #URC https://t.co/BeTL2yTlyq
F-T: Benetton 20, Stormers 17. This really was a tremendous game, arguably the best of the season so far - absolute harum scarum stuff, an end-to-end thriller. Replacement flanker Alessandro Izekor with the winning try for Benetton who are still unbeaten.
🟢⛈️ Benetton v Stormers is anyone's game. #BENvSTO #URC https://t.co/40dkLU4AsV
That is a tremendous try by Benetton, finished off by flanker Alessandro Izekor who is some talent. They lead the Stormers 20-17 in Treviso as the game approaches the hour mark.