In the United Rugby Championship (URC), Glasgow Warriors and Ulster secured victories in their respective derby matches, with Glasgow Warriors leading Edinburgh 8-7 at half-time before claiming an impressive win, and Ulster narrowly defeating Connacht after being ahead 14-7 at the break. Benetton also claimed a bonus-point win over their Italian rivals Zebre, leading 21-10 at half-time. The matches were part of the URC's latest round of action, which included several derby clashes. Benetton's victory over Zebre confirmed their status as Italy's best team, and the win moved them up to third in the URC table, marking a strong season for the team with only one loss in eight matches. Glasgow Warriors' head coach Franco Smith celebrated the victory wearing a Christmas jersey.
🟢⚪️ Benetton confirm their status as Italy best against Zebre in a thrilling derby! #ZEBvBEN 📋 Check out the match report from the #URC action. 👇 https://t.co/yaiyvbUWKx
A bonus point victory for Benetton. #BKTURC #URC | #ZEBvBEN For all the stats and insights📲 https://t.co/USAibncXoP https://t.co/CBgwXxNS6R
Another win for Benetton who have lost just one of their eight @URCOfficial matches this season and move up to third in the table. https://t.co/FF9DBNrvP3
🟢 BENETTON CLAIM A BONUS-POINT WIN OVER THEIR ITALIAN RIVALS! #ZEBvBEN #URC https://t.co/QDjRVSNAQJ
3 Converted tries put Benetton in front at the break. #BKTURC #URC | #ZEBvBEN Follow the 2nd half action live📲 https://t.co/USAibncXoP https://t.co/yw0obEgCeu
⏱️ Half-time in the #URC: 🦓 Zebre 10-21 Benetton🟢 #ZEBvBEN 🔢 Follow the second half, live. 👉 https://t.co/bNvkW41gwz https://t.co/mWhJyNZLVq
🦓🟢 It's almost time for Zebre Parma v Benetton! #ZEBvBEN 🔢 Catch the #URC action, live. 👉 https://t.co/DCniRVdDd7 https://t.co/mEkF1RMQSY
Ho! Ho! Winning Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith proudly wearing his Christmas jersey after their derby win over Edinburgh. https://t.co/5x3VjNz7cX
⚪️ Ulster and Glasgow Warriors claim wins in their derby matches against Connacht and Edinburgh. 📋 Check out the match reports from Friday's #URC action. 👇 https://t.co/i7e83l434Y
⚫️ Glasgow Warriors claim an impressive win over Edinburgh at Scotstoun! #GLAvEDI #URC https://t.co/W6WOgk3d7J
⚪️ Ulster just hold on to claim a narrow win over Irish rivals Connacht! #ULSvCON #URC https://t.co/8rBYoNIhPY
⏱️ Half-time in the #URC: ⚫️ Glasgow Warriors 8-7 Edinburgh 🏰 #GLAvEDI ⚪️ Ulster 14-7 Connacht 🟢 #ULSvCON 🔢 Follow the second half action, live. 👉 https://t.co/Edc9IRGYg3 https://t.co/smC0fv5lkb