Rugby Predictions, Betting Tips and Odds

Japan vs Ireland: Brave Blossoms can turn up the heat

16.06.2017 by Tony Kelshaw

Kick-Off: 0600, 17/06/2017 Stadium: Ecopa Stadium TV: Premier Sports Scorching heat could play a part in Ireland’s clash with Japan in Shizuoka and makes the hosts a tempting proposition on the handicap market. With the temperature set to soar into the 30s, the Brave Blossoms will seek to play an … Read more

Argentina vs England: Pumas backed to have last laugh

16.06.2017 by Tony Kelshaw

Kick-Off: 2015, 17/06/2017 Stadium: Estadio CA Colon TV: BBC Two England’s first Test against Argentina was a classic and bookmakers believe Saturday’s second clash will be another close encounter. Eddie Jones’ side eventually prevailed 38-34 in San Juan following an eight-try thriller that swung one way and then the other. … Read more

Australia vs Scotland: Wallabies fancied for Sydney stroll

16.06.2017 by Tony Kelshaw

Kick-Off: 0600, 17/06/2017 Stadium: Allianz Stadium TV: Sky Sports 1 Australian rugby could do with a boost and we’re backing the Wallabies to turn on the style when facing Scotland in Sydney on Saturday. The hosts’ Super Rugby teams have been struggling badly this season and are set for a … Read more

Maori All Blacks vs Lions: Tourists tipped to struggle again

17.06.201715.06.2017 by Tony Kelshaw

Kick-off: 0835, 17/06/2017 Stadium: Rotorua International Stadium TV: Sky Sports 1 The Lions were beaten 19-13 by the Maori All Blacks back in 2005 and face another big challenge on Saturday in what has been dubbed the unofficial fourth Test of their current tour. Owen Farrell’s withdrawal through injury hasn’t … Read more

Tonga vs Wales: Weakened Dragons worth taking on

15.06.201715.06.2017 by Tony Kelshaw

Kick-off: 0630, 16/06/2017 Stadium: Eden Park TV: Sky Sports 1 Wales must face Tonga in Auckland without 12 first-choice players due to the British & Irish Lions tour and that could make them vulnerable on the handicap market. Robin McBryde’s starting XV contains three debutants and there are six more … Read more

Highlanders vs Lions: Gatland facing unhappy homecoming

12.06.201712.06.2017 by Tony Kelshaw

Time: 0830, 13/06/2017 Stadium: Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin TV: Sky Sports 1 The British and Irish Lions face another tough test when travelling to Dunedin to tackle Super Rugby side the Highlanders and we are looking to take on the tourists in Dunedin. Playing as Otago, the Highlanders have claimed … Read more

Pro 12 final predictions: Scarlets tipped to test Munster

21.02.202323.05.2017 by Tony Kelshaw

Kick Off: 1815, 27/05/2017 Stadium: Aviva Stadium TV: Sky Sports The Scarlets face a tough task when taking on Munster in the Pro 12 final at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium but could be a value bet on the handicap market. The Welsh outfit have already come away from Ireland with one … Read more

Aviva Premiership final odds: Exeter can edge out Wasps

21.02.202323.05.2017 by Tony Kelshaw

Kick Off: 1430, 27/05/2017 Stadium: Twickenham TV: BT Sport Exeter are fancied to cap off a fairytale rise to the top of English club rugby by claiming a first Premiership title at the expense of six-time champions Wasps. We were spot on with our two semi-final handicap betting tips, predicting … Read more

European Rugby final odds: Saracens tipped to win again

10.05.2017 by Tony Kelshaw

Kick Off: 1700, 13/05/2017 Stadium: Murrayfield TV: Sky Sports & BT Sport Saracens go into Saturday’s European Rugby Champions Cup decider as favourites to retain the trophy and we’re backing the holders to edge out Clermont Auvergne at Murrayfield. Sarries got the better of another French side when beating Racing … Read more

Rugby positions and the rugby pitch

21.02.202308.05.2017 by Andrew McDermott

We have asked former Rugby Union referee James Jones – who has over 100 appearances as a top level referee – to explain the player positions in rugby and guide us through the rugby pitch. For his explanation of the rugby rules and rugby basics take a look at our Rugby rules page.

Rugby Union rules vs Rugby League rules

21.02.202308.05.2017 by Andrew McDermott

Since rugby was first played, in 1823 at Rugby School in England, the sport has adopted many different rules and regulations. In fact, in some parts of the world, the name rugby is used for sports that have drifted far away from the original. For some interesting historical facts and a general overview of the rugby basics take a look at our Rugby rules page. Here we cover the two major types of rugby: Rugby Union and Rugby League.

Rugby scoring system

08.05.2017 by Andrew McDermott

The scoring 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 explain the rugby scoring rules and the rugby points system. For a general overview of the rugby rules, explanation of rugby terms and lots of interesting facts about the sport, have a look at our Rugby rules page.

The Rules of Rugby

21.02.202308.05.2017 by Andrew McDermott

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.

European Rugby Champions Cup: Quarter-final predictions

29.03.2017 by Tony Kelshaw

We’ve checked out the European Rugby Champions Cup odds and have made four predictions on this weekend’s quarter-final ties, with a near 7/2 pay-out coming our way if all are successful. Leinster to beat Wasps @ 1/2 Leinster have a proud tradition in this tournament, lifting the trophy in 2009, … Read more

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