The 2026-27 United Rugby Championship season begins in Treviso with Benetton Rugby and Dragons Rugby both looking for a fresh start after finishing near the bottom of the table last season.
Benetton finished 13th in the URC at 6-12, while Dragons finished 15th at 5-12-1. The recent history between the clubs favors Benetton, which has lost only once in its last 13 meetings with Dragons. Their most recent meeting ended in a 15-15 draw in February.
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There are new faces and milestones to watch in the opener. Anzelo Tuitavuki will make his Dragons debut on the wing, while Benetton hooker Siua Maile could make his 50th appearance for the club if called upon from the bench. Jacob Umaga also returns after scoring 96 points for Benetton during the 2025-26 URC season.
Benetton Rugby vs. Dragons RFC Kickoff Time, Lineups
Benetton Rugby and Dragons RFC kick off at 2:45 p.m. ET on Friday, Sept. 25, at Stadio Monigo in Treviso, Italy, in Round 1 of the 2026-27 United Rugby Championship.
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Benetton Rugby Lineup vs. Dragons RFC
Starting XV
Matias Medrano
Bautista Bernasconi
Simone Ferrari
Mattia Midena
Federico Ruzza
Giulio Marini
Manuel Zuliani
Sebastian Negri (C)
Andy Uren
Jacob Umaga
Onisi Ratave
Paolo Odogwu
Francois Mey
Ignacio Mendy
Matt Gallagher
Replacements
Nicholas Gasperini
Ivan Nemer
Marcos Gallorini
Piero Gritti
Antony Miranda
Siua Maile
Louis Werchon
Jean Smith
Dragons RFC Lineup vs. Benetton Rugby
Starting XV
Rodrigo Martinez
Oli Burrows
Chris Coleman
Barny Langton-Cryer
Seb Davies
Ryan Woodman
Thomas Young (C)
Evan Minto
Rhodri Williams
Tinus de Beer
Anzelo Tuitavuki
Aneurin Owen (C)
Fine Inisi
Rio Dyer
Huw Anderson
Replacements
Elliot Dee
Wyn Jones
Robert Hunt
Shane Lewis-Hughes
Harry Beddall
Che Hope
Jac Lloyd
Fetuli Paea
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