Luxbet – Super Rugby Week 13
Thu 17th - Friday 18th May
Hurricanes v Brumbies
Saturday 19th May
Highlanders v Bulls
Crusaders v Blues
Reds v Lions
Cheetahs v Sharks
Stormers v Waratahs
Sunday 20th May
W Force v Rebels
Stormers have made two changes to the team that beat the Cheetahs last weekend for this weekend's Super Rugby fixture against the Waratahs.
Latest Rugby Union News
Sportsbet – Rugby Union Wales v Australia
Sun 27th - Saturday 3rd December Wales v Wallabies at The Millennium Stadium Welsh wing Shane Williams is poised to make a final appearance against for his country against the Wallabies but fellow Test veteran Stephen Jones has been left out of the 28 man squad.
Sun 27th - Saturday 3rd December Wales v Wallabies at The Millennium Stadium Welsh wing Shane Williams is poised to make a final appearance against for his country against the Wallabies but fellow Test veteran Stephen Jones has been left out of the 28 man squad.
Sportsbet – Australia v Barbarians Killik Cup match
Thu 24th - Saturday 26th November Barbarians v Wallabies at Twickenham Wigan Rugby League star, Sam Tomkins has been given to temporarily cross codes to play for the Barbarians on Saturday in the Killik Cup at Twickenham.
Thu 24th - Saturday 26th November Barbarians v Wallabies at Twickenham Wigan Rugby League star, Sam Tomkins has been given to temporarily cross codes to play for the Barbarians on Saturday in the Killik Cup at Twickenham.
Centrebet – Rugby World Cup Final
Tue 18th - Sunday October 23rd Rugby World Cup Final - New Zealand v France Another superb display by pre-tournament favourites, New Zealand, ended Australia's World Cup hopes with a 20-6 victory in the semi-final.
Tue 18th - Sunday October 23rd Rugby World Cup Final - New Zealand v France Another superb display by pre-tournament favourites, New Zealand, ended Australia's World Cup hopes with a 20-6 victory in the semi-final.
Sportsbet – Rugby World Cup semi-finals
Mon 10th - Saturday 15th October - Wales v France France booked a semi-final clash with Wales with their thoroughly deserved victory over England.
Mon 10th - Saturday 15th October - Wales v France France booked a semi-final clash with Wales with their thoroughly deserved victory over England.
Sportsbet – Rugby World Cup quarter-finals
Tue 4th - Saturday 8th October - Ireland v Wales Saturday 8th October - England v France Sunday 9th October - South Africa v Australia Sunday 9th October - New Zealand v Argentina The Rugby World Cup has reached the knockout stages and there could be some hard-fought matches this weekend.
Tue 4th - Saturday 8th October - Ireland v Wales Saturday 8th October - England v France Sunday 9th October - South Africa v Australia Sunday 9th October - New Zealand v Argentina The Rugby World Cup has reached the knockout stages and there could be some hard-fought matches this weekend.
Sportsbet – Rugby World Cup final pool matches
Tue 27th - Rugby World Cup - Final pool matches Sat 1st October France v Tonga Pool A (Wellington) Sun 2nd New Zealand v Canada Pool A (Wellington) Sat 1st England v Scotland Pool B (Auckland) Sun 2nd Argentina v Georgia Pool B (Palmerston North) Sat 1st Australia v Russia Pool C (Nelson) Sun 2nd Ireland v Italy Pool C (Dunedin) Sun 2nd Wales v Fiji Pool D (Hamilton) The Rugby World Cup features the final and decisive round of pool matches this weekend.
Tue 27th - Rugby World Cup - Final pool matches Sat 1st October France v Tonga Pool A (Wellington) Sun 2nd New Zealand v Canada Pool A (Wellington) Sat 1st England v Scotland Pool B (Auckland) Sun 2nd Argentina v Georgia Pool B (Palmerston North) Sat 1st Australia v Russia Pool C (Nelson) Sun 2nd Ireland v Italy Pool C (Dunedin) Sun 2nd Wales v Fiji Pool D (Hamilton) The Rugby World Cup features the final and decisive round of pool matches this weekend.
Sportsbet – Round 4 Aviva Premiership Betting Odds & Tips
Thu 22nd - Here are my Round 4 Premiership Rugby Betting Tips.
Thu 22nd - Here are my Round 4 Premiership Rugby Betting Tips.
Sportsbet – Round 4 Rugby World Cup 2011 Betting Odds & Tips
Thu 22nd - The Rugby World Cup has some fantastic match-ups this round.
Thu 22nd - The Rugby World Cup has some fantastic match-ups this round.
Sportsbet – Rugby Union World Cup Betting Preview
Wed 21st - The Rugby World Cup in New Zealand continues this weekend with some fascinating clashes in the third matches of the Pool stage.
Wed 21st - The Rugby World Cup in New Zealand continues this weekend with some fascinating clashes in the third matches of the Pool stage.
About Rugby Union
Rugby is a game that has been around since the early 1800s. While it is played all over the world, it got started in the United Kingdom, at the Rugby School. There are two main forms of the game. One is Rugby League. The other is Rugby Union. It is also sometimes just called rugby.
Rugby Union is a form of football. Rugby is a form of football. It is played with an oval ball that has to get put through goals at either end of the field. It looks similar to American football. The players are allowed to carry the ball, but not throw it. They can move the ball down the field either by carrying it or by kicking it. It is a full contract sports, and minimal pads are used by the players. There is a record of injuries, sometimes severe, that have come out of professional or high level amateur games.
The game is governed world wide by the International Rugby Board. They are based out of Dublin, Ireland. They are also made up of 6 lower commissions. The one that includes Australia is the Federation of Oceania Rugby Union. They are made up of 12 countries in the Pacific. The FORU runs 3 rugby cup competitions. The IRB has one, the World Cup, which is played every 4 years, and includes teams from all over the world.
Part of the reason that people like playing Rugby Union is that it is accessible to anyone. The rules of rugby and rugby league are slightly different and include how big the teams are. The biggest rule change is about what happens after tackles. Rugby teams have smaller teams that rugby league teams do. People are very loyal to their local teams, and to the larger teams. When it comes time for the Rugby World Cup, the games are some of the most watched games all over the world. People become very fanatical over the games, and they can lead to hours of debate and replays for days and even months or years after the games have been played.
LV Anglo Welsh Cup Odds
The Anglo-Welsh Cup, currently sponsored by LV and also known as The LV Cup, is a knockout competition featuring the twelve English teams in the Aviva Premiership plus four Welsh Regional sides. Compare LV Anglo Welsh Cup Betting Odds.
All Ireland League Odds
All Ireland League is the National League for 48 clubs in Ireland. Compare All Ireland League Betting Odds.
RaboDirect Pro 12 Odds
RaboDirect Pro 12 is the Scottish Rugby Union top division professional competition. Compare RaboDirect Pro 12 Betting Odds.
ITM Cup Odds
The ITM Cup is New Zealand's annual professional domestic Rugby union competition, traditionally held from late July through to the end of October. Compare ITM Cup Betting Odds.
Aviva Premiership Odds
Rugby is a very popular sport in England. Compare Aviva Premiership Betting Odds.
Top 14 Odds
The French Top 14 is a competition held in France that accommodates a rugby union club. Compare Top 14 Betting Odds.
Heineken Cup Odds
Rugby is a sport that is popular in Europe. Compare Heineken Cup Betting Odds.
Six Nations Odds
The Six Nations rugby series is played once a year by the six best European rugby nations. Compare Six Nations Betting Odds.
Rugby World Cup Odds
This year's Rugby World Cup will be held in Hamilton, New Zealand. Compare Rugby World Cup Betting Odds.
Tri Nations Odds
Tri Nations is the annual rugby competition that is hosted by either South Africa, New Zealand or Australia. Compare Tri Nations Betting Odds.
International Test Matches Odds
Every year the Wallabies play teams from around the world. Compare International Test Matches Betting Odds.
Currie Cup Odds
The Currie Cup is the domestic rugby competition in South Africa. Compare Currie Cup Betting Odds.
Super Rugby Odds
Super Rugby or better known as Super 15 Rugby is considered the best southern hemisphere domestic competition with 5 teams from each country including Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Compare Super Rugby Betting Odds.
