Hailed for the free-flowing attacking flair that was a hallmark of their run to the URC playoffs this season, the Benetton squad features the likes of decorated former All Black and current Tonga international Malakai Fekitoa, Italian national team captain Michele Lamaro and 2024 Six Nations Player of the Championship, Tommaso Menoncello.
It is sure to be a stern challenge for Ulster and an entertaining spectacle for the local crowd, and tickets are available now at ulster.rugby/buytickets, priced from £15 for Adults and £10 for Juniors.
This fixture is included in 2024/25 Season Ticket packages. To secure your place at every home fixture in both the BKT URC and Investec Champions Cup next season, plus avail of a host of additional benefits including access to the pre-season friendly versus Benetton, secure your Season Ticket at ulster.rugby/seasontickets.
The Benetton fixture is the first of two confirmed friendlies for the Ulster men.
The following weekend Richie Murphy's squad will travel to Exeter to face the Chiefs in the final warm-up game before the start of the 24/25 campaign.
Bank of Ireland Pre-Season Friendly
Ulster Rugby v Benetton Rugby<br>
Saturday 7 September<br>
Kick-off 5pm<br>
Kingspan Stadium