The rules of rugby, who better to explain them than a referee? We have asked former international and Rugby Union referee James Jones – who can look back on over 100 appearances as a top level referee – to guide us through the game and explain its specific lingo. Besides the basic rules of rugby, you’ll also find many interesting and lesser known facts about this tough and exciting contact sport.
Andrew McDermott
What are the ingredients of a perfect Champions League final?
Most fans watching the Champions League final will do so as a neutral, but who should they be rooting for in the latter stages of the competition to maximise their chances of an entertaining spectacle? We’ve looked at every final since the tournament’s inception as the European Cup back in … Read more
Super League betting tips: Magic Weekend predictions
Super League heads to Newcastle for Magic Weekend and it promises to be an entertaining two days as the competition’s top sides go head to head at one venue. We have studied the odds ahead of the St James’ Park event and if all our Super League betting tips come … Read more
Gunners favourite Robert Pires talks Arsenal and Arsene Wenger
Former Arsenal favourite Robert Pires enjoyed plenty of success as part of the ‘Invincibles’ team and is now part of the coaching staff at the club. In an exclusive interview with bwin, he discusses Arsenal’s season, their hopes of beating Chelsea in the FA Cup final, and what the future holds for both the Gunners and manager Arsene Wenger.
Ken Doherty gives us his 2017 World Snooker Championship tips
It is 20 years since Ken Doherty was crowned world champion when he became the first player to beat Stephen Hendry in a Crucible final. Ahead of this year’s tournament, the Irishman assesses the state of the sport and gives us his World Snooker Championship tips.
Handling the pressure: how well does each club perform in April?
April is traditionally when titles and relegation battles are decided. A strong finish to the season can make the difference between glory – or relief – and disappointment, but some teams are better suited to the pressure than others. In the graphic below we have looked back at each club’s … Read more
Foxes favourite Matt Elliott previews Atletico Madrid clash
Matt Elliott was part of the Leicester team which was knocked out of the UEFA Cup by Atletico Madrid in 1997. Now, as the two clubs prepare to meet again in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final, the former defender gives us his Atletico Madrid vs Leicester prediction.
Sunderland vs West Ham: Hammers to put another nail in coffin
Kick Off: 1500. 15/04/2017 Stadium: Stadium of Light West Ham may feel they are almost safe after beating Swansea last weekend while Sunderland are almost certainly heading for the drop. Their fates may be pretty much sealed if West Ham return from the Stadium of Light with all three points, … Read more
Southampton vs Man City: Pep’s men have too much power
Kick Off: 1730, 15/04/2017 Stadium: St Mary’s TV: BT Sport Southampton are looking up the table again after back-to-back wins boosted their hopes of a top-eight finish, leaving them four points behind eighth-placed West Brom with two games in hand. Manchester City remain in the top four after they ended … Read more
Stoke vs Hull: Potters to stop the rot
Kick Off: 1500, 15/04/2017 Stadium: bet365 Stadium Stoke’s run of four straight defeats means they are still not certain of Premier League safety but their next two games against Hull and then Swansea gives them the perfect opportunity to ease any nerves. Hull have been revitalised under Marco Silva but … Read more
Football accumulator tips: Five UK selections for Saturday
The season is reaching its climax at a time when teams jostle for titles, play-off places and look to escape the dreaded drop. We’ve got five football accumulator tips for Saturday which will generate winnings of more than £150 from a £10 bet if they all come good. Don’t worry if … Read more
Malaga vs Barcelona: Champions set for Rosadela stroll
Kick Off: 1945, 08/04/2017 Stadium: La Rosaleda TV: Sky Sports 5 Barcelona could find themselves five points behind Real Madrid when this game kicks off, but will go top of the table should they win at La Rosadela and their arch rivals fail to win the derby which takes places … Read more
Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid: Honours even in Madrid derby
Kick Off: 1515, 08/04/2017 Stadium: Bernabeu Both teams go into the Madrid derby in excellent form, having won their last five matches in La Liga. Atleti may not be the force of three years ago when they won the title, but their defence is developing a mean streak typical of … Read more
Sheffield Wednesday vs Newcastle: Magpies to raid Owls’ nest
Kick Off: 1730, 08/04/2017 Stadium: Hillsborough TV: Sky Sports 1 Nervy Sheffield Wednesday ended a four-match winless run on Tuesday with a 2-0 victory at Rotherham which moved them back into the play-off zone. With six games of the regular season to go, a top-six place could be settled in … Read more