Edinburgh Secure Dominant 43-0 URC Win Over Benetton

Edinburgh Rugby secured a dominant 43-0 victory over Benetton at Hive Stadium, marking their first United Rugby Championship win of the season with a bonus-point success. The team showcased a powerful performance highlighted by seven tries, including multiple scores from Duhan van der Merwe, Darcy Graham, Dylan Richardson, and Magnus Bradbury, with the latter also delivering a commanding Player of the Match display. Despite initial concerns over injuries to van der Merwe and Graham, both players contributed significantly, with van der Merwe scoring early and Graham finishing strongly, downplaying his knee issue. The match saw outstanding contributions from newcomers like Cammy Scott, who impressed at fly-half, and Piers O'Conor, who scored his first try for Edinburgh. The dominant home crowd energized the side, and the team's aggressive and precise play effectively neutralized Benetton, who had been strong in previous outings but were unable to mount any challenge in this game. Head coach Sean Everitt will look to build on this momentum as Edinburgh prepares for their next match against Cardiff.