In his latest TRU column, Benetton and Italy’s Seb Negri reflects on the Rugby World Cup as well as his experience in Japan plus, he discusses the Pro14 and the upcoming European Champions Cup.

Benetton Rugby have confirmed Italy international Alberto Sgarbi as the captain for the 2019/20 season.

Benetton Treviso have announced the signing of Italy international Leonardo Sarto on a one-year deal ahead of the 2019/20 season.

In his first Taking Rugby Union column, Italy’s Sebastian Negri says it has been a surreal year for him as he prepares for his second Six Nations campaign with the Azzurri.

Munster have announced that Ireland international Ian Keatley will make an exit from the Pro14 club at the end of the ongoing season.

Harlequins went on to claim the top place in Pool 5 of the European Rugby Challenge Cup after beating Benetton Treviso 20-9 at Twickenham Stoop on Saturday.

Winger Monty Ioane scored the decisive try in the closing stage as Benetton Treviso defeated Harlequins 26-21 in their European Rugby Challenge Cup clash at Stadio Comunale di Monigo on Saturday.

Agen bounced back from their defeat in the opening round with a 20-19 win over Benetton Treviso in their European Rugby Challenge Cup encounter at Stade Armandie on Friday.

Ospreys have moved to the second position in the table as they went on to beat 27-10 in their Pro14 clash against Benetton Treviso in Swansea on Saturday.

With just over two weeks to until the start of the new Pro 14 season, Rhiannon Garth Jones takes her pick of six players who could shine in the 2018/19 campaign.

Benetton Treviso managed to hold off Leinster as they sealed a 15-17 victory in their Pro 14 clash in Dublin to keep their hope of qualifying for a European Champions Cup play-off place alive.

Bath missed on the chance to make it to the play-offs in the ongoing European Champions Cup despite registering a 28-47 victory over Benetton Treviso at Stadio Comunale di Monigo on Saturday.

Josua Tuisova starred with a double as Toulon went on to blank Benetton Treviso 36-0 to reach the top position in Pool 5 of the European Champions Cup on Sunday.

Dean Budd scored a 69th minute try as Benetton Treviso went on to edge out Zebre 16-20 in their Pro 14 encounter in Parma on Saturday.

Scarlets have kept their hopes of making to the play-offs alive after defeating Benetton Treviso 12-31 in their European Champions Cup face-off at Stadio Comunale di Monigo on Saturday.

Scarlets registered their maiden win in the ongoing European Rugby Champions Cup as they overcame a spirited fightback from a 14-men Benetton Treviso at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday.

James Lowe made a successful debut for Leinster with a double as they went on to beat Benetton Treviso 10-36 in their Pro 14 encounter on Saturday.

Replacement Andrew Trimble scored the decisive try in the closing stage as Ulster came from behind to register a 23-22 win over Benetton Treviso at Kingspan Stadium on Friday.

Fly-half Dan Jones contributed with 15 points as Scarlets went on to register a 20-8 victory over Benetton Treviso in their Pro 14 encounter Llanelli on Friday.

Bath flanker Francois Louw is set to spend a lengthy spell on the sidelines after he was cited for making contact with the eye of Benetton Treviso lock Marco Fuser during the recently concluded European Challenge Cup encounter between the two teams.