Ciaran Frawley scores late try in Connacht's win over Benetton
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 10:14 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Connacht recorded a 22-19 victory over Benetton in Treviso on October 2, 2026, marking their first win of the season. Ciaran Frawley scored the decisive try in the 77th minute, capping off a strong performance for the debutant. The match featured five tries in the first half, showcasing both teams' attacking play. Connacht's scoring began with Cian Prendergast's try in the 5th minute, followed by a response from Bautista Bernasconi of Benetton. The second half saw momentum shifts, with Bernasconi's second try putting Benetton ahead before Frawley's late heroics sealed the game for Connacht.
- •Connacht's win is their first of the season.
- •Frawley scores a late try for the victory.
- •Match played at Treviso on October 2, 2026.
- •Cian Prendergast and Sean O'Brien also scored tries for Connacht.
- •Benetton's Bernasconi notched two tries in the match.
- 10:14 PMYahoo Sports — Frawley's debut try seals bonus-point win for Connacht
"Connacht secure their first win of the season thanks to a late winner from debutant Ciaran Frawley against Benetton in Treviso.
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