Rugby Union Betting Tips, Predictions & Match Previews

Whether you're looking for tips on the Super Rugby or the biggest and best International tournaments such as the Rugby World Cup, Bledisloe Cup or Six Nations, our expert tipsters have got you covered with detailed match previews and comprehensive betting strategies, ensuring only the most well-informed tips and predictions.

Read on below for everything you need to know about betting on Rugby Union.

Bets.co.nz has a team of Rugby Union expert tipsters that stop at nothing to dig up the best value bets to be backing from a variety of competitions across the world, including the Super Rugby competition.

We also follow the New Zealand All Blacks religiously and will provide detailed match previews and analysis whenever they are competing in tournaments like the Rugby World Cup and Rugby Championship.

In our guide to betting on Rugby Union, we will take you through how to bet on the sport, the different types of markets on offer and which bookmakers you should be wagering with.

Compare Odds: Different bookmakers may offer varying odds for the same event, so always check to see which one is offering the best value.

Research: Stay informed about team form, player injuries and historical data/statistics so you're always well informed when placing Rugby Union bets.

In-Play Betting: Lots of bookmakers offer in-play betting, which means you can bet on matches live as odds fluctuate during matches. If you're a keen observer, you can notice what team has the momentum and potentially get bigger odds.

Utilise Promotions: Many bookmakers offer exclusive promotions on Rugby Union - keep checking to make sure you don't miss out on special promos.

Read on below for the various Rugby Union betting markets on offer for punters:

As mentioned, this is the simplest and most straightforward bet type in Rugby Union. All you need to do is predict which team will win the match. It's a good starting point for novice bettors.

Handicap betting is popular in Rugby Union, especially for matches that might be considered one-sided. The bookmaker assigns a points advantage to the underdog team, creating a more balance betting scenario.

For example, if New Zealand were facing Australia, the All Blacks might be given a handicap of -13.5 points. That means New Zealand would need to win by 14+ points for the bet to be successful, while if the Wallabies won the match or lost by less than the handicap given, that bet would also land.

In this market, you bet on whether the total points scored in the match will be over or under a specified number set by the bookmaker.

This market allows you to bet on how the first points of the match will be scored. These options typically include a penalty, try or drop goal.

These markets focus on which players will score tries. Some of these options usually include first try scorer, anytime try scorer or last try scorer.

For example, the All Blacks might only be paying $1.30 to beat the Wallabies, which isn't going to deliver much of a payout.

However, if you combine those $1.30 odds with say England paying $1.50 to defeat South Africa, then your overall odds will be closer to $2.00, meaning you can then double your money.

You don't need to stop there either - you can add as many legs as you want (there's usually a limit of around 20-25), but be aware the more legs you place, the less likely your bet will be successful.

Some of the biggest and most popular Rugby Union competitions include:

Bets.co.nz provides free betting tips for the above competitions, complete with expert match previews and the best odds.

That's where we at Bets.co.nz come in. Our experts meticulously scan the day's Rugby and come back with a carefully researched pick, which we call our 'Rugby Bet Of The Day'.