Rugby Betting at Betiton UK

When it comes to online sports betting, there are many sports that the people of Britain like to bet on, with the likes of horse racing and football being two of the most popular. Betting on rugby union and rugby league is also extremely popular, which is why we have decided to write this useful page for you that will tell you everything that you need to know about rugby betting on either code. From the different competitions that you can bet on to the variety of markets to top rugby gambling tips, this page really does have it all. So, without further ado, let’s crack on.

Betting on Rugby Made Easy

Whenever you are rugby union betting or gambling on any other sport that you like, it is important that the process is a simple one. You will not come across a gambler that has no issue with wasting their time trying to figure out just how it is that they go about placing a bet with their chosen bookmaker.

Therefore, you will be glad to hear that we do our utmost to ensure that when you bet on rugby at Betiton that the process is a quick and easy one. In fact, if you already know what you want to place your money on before you log into your account, the process of signing in, finding your chosen market, and placing your bet should take no more than a minute. Later on in this betting rugby review, we will explain how you can go about placing a rugby bet with us.

Rugby Union Betting

There are plenty of Rugby Union events that you can put your money on, and you can find out about them in the table below. We will provide you with rugby union odds for most of these top events, and underneath the table you can find out more information about each one.

6 Nations Betting

The Six Nations is one of the biggest and most popular rugby tournaments in the world. It takes place every year in February and March and sees England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, France, and Italy battle it out for the trophy and the right to call themselves the best team in Europe.

Due to the prestige that this competition has and the fact that many punters enjoy watching and betting on it, it will come as no great surprise to find out that we offer our customers a wide variety of markets and odds for 6 Nations betting. When it comes to our Six Nations betting markets, these would include wagering on who will be the outright winner, the number of tries scored, and whether that winner will Grand Slam. Whether you want betting odds England v Scotland or odds for any other sort of market, we have definitely got your back with our wide variety of rugby odds.

Women’s Six Nations Betting

Women’s rugby is on the rise, and one women’s competition that rugby fans look forward to each year is the Women’s Six Nations, which, as you can tell from name, is the female version of the 6 Nations. It takes place in March and April, with England being the most successful team, having won it 18 times, which includes no fewer than 16 Grand Slams. They have dominated in recent years, winning the last four championships, so when you look at the Women’s Six Nations odds, do not surprised to see England as the overwhelming favourites to lift the title for the 5th time in a row.

European Rugby Champions Cup Betting

The European Rugby Champions Cup, which also goes by the name of the Heineken Champions Cup, is a top-tier tournament for teams that play in the top European Leagues. Teams qualify for this prestigious event according to their final position in their national or regional league or by winning the Challenge Cup. La Rochelle are the current champions, having won the 2021/2022 edition, while Toulouse are the most successful team with 5 titles to their name. Leinster have won the competition 4 times, while the Saracens and Toulon have managed to pick up 3 wins apiece.

Since you can basically consider this to be the rugby equivalent of the UEFA Champion’s League, we obviously offer our punters a variety of Rugby Champions Cup odds and markets for matches that are being played in this tournament, which takes place between December 2022 and May 2023. So, when European Rugby Champions Cup matches are being played, make sure that you check out the different betting options that we have on offer.

Rugby World Cup Betting

When it comes to international rugby events, they do not get much bigger than the Rugby World Cup – every rugby nation out there wants to get their hands on the Webb Ellis Cup. The reigning champions are South Africa as they beat England in the 2019 Rugby World Cup, giving them their third title. New Zealand have also won it three times, while Australia have won it twice, and England have won it once.

When the Rugby World Cup swings around, plenty of sports bettors start thinking about RWC betting, so Rugby World Cup odds will definitely not be in short supply here at Betiton. When September comes around, be sure to head over to our Rugby World Cup betting section so that you can take advantage of the quality Rugby World Cup 2024 odds that we will have on offer. Whether you want to bet on the overall winner or an aspect of an individual match, we will have everything that you are looking for.

Women’s Rugby World Cup Betting

This is the female equivalent of the Rugby World Cup, which is also held every four years. The previous edition took place in 2021, so the next one will be played in 2025 in England. New Zealand will be the reigning champions as they won this competition for the 6th time in 2021. The only other teams that have won this competition include England and the United States. Although this event does not have the same prestige as the men’s tournament, this does not stop top bookmakers from offering rugby union betting odds for this competition when it rolls around. If you are the type of person that likes to place bets on women’s rugby, then come check out our rugby betting section when this event is being played so that you can find the different Rugby World Cup betting odds that we have available.

Rugby Autumn Internationals Betting

Whilst this cannot be considered as a championship, unlike the other tournaments that we had a look at, the Autumn Internationals (which are also called November Internationals or End-of-Year Tests) are Rugby Union test matches that are played in November every year. The format of the Rugby Autumn Internationals generally sees countries from the Northern Hemisphere hosting countries from the Southern Hemisphere. In other words, teams from the Northern Hemisphere generally play at home whilst teams from the Southern Hemisphere will be playing away.

Moreover, rugby clubs from the participating countries also play in this rugby series. The performances of the teams participating in the Autumn Rugby Internationals count toward their rankings in the World Rugby system, which makes these matches actually quite important. Each team will usually play three or four matches, so not only is there plenty of entertainment and drama on show, but there is also plenty of Autumn Internationals betting options available to rugby punters. We will always offer you top odds and a variety of markets for all Rugby Autumn Internationals, so Betiton is the place to be during that time of the year.

Lions Tour Betting

Getting picked to go on a Lions Tour, which happens every four years, is something that all British and Irish players dream of. During a Lions Tour, the best British and Irish players at the time will travel to either Australia, New Zealand, or Australia to play in a three match series. The last Lions Tour was sent to South Africa, which the latter won by a 2-1 scoreline. The next Lions Tour will be Down Under in 2025, and you will definitely not be short of Lions betting options to help you spruce up the series.

Rugby Championship Betting

The Rugby Championship is a big annual southern hemisphere competition that sees South Africa, Argentina, New Zealand, and Australia play against each other twice in order to see who can claim to be the best southern hemisphere team.  It used to be known as the Tri Nations, but it changed its name when Argentina joined in 2020. When it comes to success, New Zealand are way ahead of their rivals with 19 titles to their name, while South Africa and Australia both have four wins under their belt. The 2023 edition will see just six matches played since the tournament is reduced due to there being the 2024 Rugby World Cup.

Whether you are looking for Rugby Union handicaps or live Rugby Union betting or any other type of rugby betting online, you will be able to find exactly what you are looking for on our sportsbook.

Premiership Rugby Betting

Premiership Rugby, also called the Gallagher Premiership Rugby, is an English Rugby Union competition that is made up of the 11 best clubs in England. The teams that do well in the Premiership Rugby will find themselves qualifying for the European Rugby Challenge Cup and the European Rugby Champions Cup. The winner of the RFU Championship, the second tier of English rugby, gets promoted to the Premiership, while the team that finishes at the bottom is relegated.

This top league starts in September and ends in May, consisting of 76 matches, meaning that there is always plenty for rugby bettors to put their money on. The Leicester Tigers are the current champions, while they are also the most successful team with a total of 11 titles. Bath and Wasps are in second place with 6 titles each, while the Saracens have 5 Premiership Rugby trophies to their name.   

Since this is one of the biggest domestic rugby leagues out there, it will not come as any sort of surprise to find out that all top bookmakers offer a variety of Rugby Premiership odds. However, not all rugby betting sites have been created equally, and some offer better Premiership Rugby odds than their rivals – and we just so happen to be one of those sportsbooks.

United Rugby Championship Betting

The United Rugby Championship, shortened to URC, is a yearly event that includes teams from Italy, Ireland, Wales, and South Africa. It is one of the three major European leagues alongside the French Top 14 and the English Premiership. The league is made up of a total of 16 teams – four from Ireland, two from Italy, two from Scotland, four from South Africa, and four from Wales.

This competition is played between September and May and sees the teams divided into four regional pools. Each team will play the other teams in their pool both home and away, and each team from the other three pools once. The top eight teams then make it to the Play-Offs, which are in a knockout format, until only one team is left standing. The matches in this championship are full of quality and there are plenty of different betting options available.

All-Ireland League Betting

This league, also known as the Energia All-Ireland League for sponsorship reasons, is a contest for the 50 senior clubs in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. It is the second highest rugby level in Ireland, and Shannon are the most successful club with a total of 9 titles to their name. The current holders are Clontarf F.C. as they won the 2021-2022 season to claim their third title. The league is split into five divisions consisting of ten teams, with each team playing the other teams in their league both home and away. At the end of the season, there is a promotion and relegation system in place.

Top 14 Betting

The Top 14 is a domestic league that is played in France and, as you can probably guess from its name, it sees the best 14 teams in France go head-to-head. Each team plays each other home and away, which means that in a regular season each team plays a total of 26 matches. The two teams that finish at the bottom of the table are relegated to the Rugby Pro D2, while the two top teams from that league are promoted. Montpellier are the current champions, having won the league for the first time in 2021/22, while Toulouse are the league’s most successful team with 21 titles to their name. Due to the prestige of this competition, we offer plenty of markets and odds for it that you can try and take advantage of using free bets, bonuses, or your own money.

Rugby League Betting

If your preferred code is Rugby League, then here are many different events that you can put your cash on, and all of the main ones can be found in the following table. We will offer odds for the majority of these Rugby League events, and under each table you can find out more about each competition.

Rugby League World Cup Betting

This competition is contested by the best national teams in the world and sees 16 nations battle it out for the right to call themselves the best Rugby League team in the world. This code is extremely popular in Australia, so it is not surprising that Australia have lifted the trophy on no fewer than 12 occasions. Great Britain has managed to lift the title 3 times, while New Zealand have won it once. The next World Cup will take place in France in 2025, and it is fair to say that Australia will be at the top of the Rugby League betting odds. Their odds of winning will be pretty low, but there will be plenty of other Rugby League World Cup betting options available for you here.

Women’s Rugby League World Cup Betting

Usually, the women’s edition of a World Cup will not be played at the same time as the men’s, but that is not the case with this event. It will also be played in France in 2025, and Australia will be looking to retain the title that they won in 2021. When it comes to success in the women’s game, New Zealand and Australia both have three titles apiece, while Great Britain are yet to win. We will not offer as many odds and markets as we have for the men’s competition, but there will still be some Rugby League World Cup odds on offer to our punters.

Super League Betting

The Super League, called the Betfred Super League because of sponsorship reasons, is made up of 11 teams from the north of England and one team from the south of France. Each team plays 27 matches between February and September, with the top six teams qualifying for the Play-Offs. The team that finishes at the bottom of the pile will find themselves relegated to the Championship. St. Helens are the current title holders, while they have also had the most success with a total of 10 titles. Leeds Rhinos, Wigan Warriors, and Bradford Bulls have also seen plenty of success in this event.

When it comes to the Rugby League best odds, we are pretty certain that you will not be disappointed by what we have on offer here at Betiton.

World Club Challenge Betting

The World Club Challenge is a yearly rugby match between the winners of the European Super League and the National Rugby League. The Sydney Roosters are the current champions, and they are also the most successful team with five titles. When this match is being played, be sure to head on over to our Rugby League betting section because you will find plenty of markets and competitive odds that will keep you highly satisfied.  

NRL Betting

The National Rugby League, also known as the NRL, is a big Rugby League competition that takes place in Australia each year. It is made up of 16 teams from Australia and 1 team from New Zealand. The matches are played in both countries, with each team playing a total of 24 games. At the end of season, the team that is ranked highest on the table is given the Minor Premiership. Then the eight highest placed clubs play in the Play-Offs and two teams compete in the NRL Grand Final, which is one of the biggest sporting events in Australia, with there being plenty of Rugby League Grand Final betting done.

Due to how popular this competition is, whether you are looking for some rugby handicap betting options, some live Rugby League betting, or any other odds on Rugby League, we are 100% certain that you will not be disappointed by the different betting options that we have on offer.

State of Origin Betting

The State of Origin is an annual series between the Queensland Maroons and the New South Wales Blues – this rivalry is considered to be one of the biggest in Australia, with the matches selling out in next to no time. Queensland are the current champions, while they also have the most wins with 23 under their belt. However, over the last five years, the New South Wales Blues have had quite a bit of success, winning three times

Aside from Rugby League Championship betting, you will also have the option of betting on the State of Origin. Even if you do not feel like placing any bets on this match, you should certainly give it a watch because, due to the fierce rivalry, it is one of the most exciting matches of the year.

Challenge Cup Betting

The Challenge Cup is a knockout competition that takes place each year and it involves amateur, semi-professional, and professional teams. In a way, you can consider it to be the Rugby League equivalent of the FA Cup. The teams that have participated in this event have been from England, Ireland, France, Scotland, Wales, Canada, Serbia, and Russia. Wigan have managed to win the title a total of 20 times, and are the current holders of the title. Leeds Rhinos and St. Helens have also had plenty of success in this competition with 14 and 13 titles each.

When you are betting on this event, due to the gulf in class that can exist between two teams, it is wise to consider a bit of handicap betting rugby. You can give the underdogs a better chance of winning by giving them a points advantage or you can improve the odds of the favourites by giving them a points deficit.

Rugby Betting Markets

One of the major reasons why betting on Rugby League and Rugby Union has become so popular among sports fans is the fact that there is a wide range of markets that can be bet on. While it is fun to be able to bet on the eventual winner of a match or a competition, if this was all that you could place your hard-earned cash on when gambling, it is safe to say that things would eventually end up getting pretty boring to say the very least.

If you are new to betting on rugby, then you can do yourself a big favour by reading on because we shall now have a look at the most popular markets that rugby betting fans can put their money on.

1 x 2 Betting

With this 1 x 2 market, what you are tasked with doing is trying to predict the winner of a rugby game. The 1 is representative of the home side, while the two is representative of the away side. The X indicates a draw, but it is important to stress that draws in rugby are not that common when compared to other top sports like football.

Double Chance

Sometimes you might think a team will go on to win the game, but you are not 100% sure that they will. In such a scenario, you can make use of the double chance market, where you will cover two possible outcomes for the same game, minimizing your chances of losing. However, since you are decreasing your chances of losing, you should not be surprised to hear that the odds will decrease too. A bookmaker that offers the Double Chance betting market will include the following three options:

• 1x: You bet on the home victory or draw. If the away team wins, you lose your bet.
• x2: You bet on the away victory or draw. If the home team wins, you lose your wager.
• 12: You bet on either the home or away team to win. If it is a draw, your stake is lost.

Winning Margin

With this market you can try to predict the winning margin that the victorious team will win the match by. This market will usually be on offer in matches where one of the teams is considered to be a big favourite. For instance, France will always be big favourites to beat Italy, so you could opt to place a bet on France winning that match by at least 30 points.

Half-Time/Full-Time

With this kind of wager, you must predict the outcome at the end of the first 40 minutes and the outcome when the referee blows his final whistle. There are nine possible outcomes with such a market, and we have listed them below for you:

• Home – Home
• Home – Draw
• Home – Away
• Draw – Home
• Draw – Draw
• Draw – Away
• Away – Home
• Away – Draw
• Away – Away

In order to win when betting on this kind of market, you need to get the result right for both halves. If you are correct at half-time but wrong at full-time, then you will not win your wager.

Over/Under Betting

With the under/over betting market, the sportsbook that you have an account with will provide you with a number for a certain market, and then it is up to you to try and guess whether that particular market will be under or over the figure that was provided. The odds on offer for such a market are never usually that high for over/under betting markets. One of the most popular over/under markets is the Total Points score in the game, and we will provide you with a figure such as 36.5, and then you have to decide whether you think here will be a min of 37 points (over) or a max of 36 points (under).

Highest Scoring Half

Sports such as rugby are split into two 40-minute halves, and the top sportsbooks will give you the chance to bet on the half that will have the most points. With such a wager, it does not matter who goes on to win the match, so long as the half that you bet on has more points scored than the other half.

First Side to Score

If you know that a team is always quick out of the blocks, then this First Side to Score market is definitely one that you want to think about betting on. Just bet on that team to score first, and if they do so you will win your wager. If they ultimately go on to lose the match, it will not make a blind bit of difference to your payout.

Last to Score

You can also bet on the team that you will think score the last points in the match, and this is a market to make use when you know there is a team that has a habit of scoring late. Once again, it matters not whether your chosen team wins or loses the game.

First Try Scorer

Does a team have a player that is at the top of their game and is prolific when it comes to touching the ball down over the whitewash? If so, then a market that you should consider is the First Try Scorer one – you just need them to score the game’s first try in order to be a winner.

Man of the Match

In each match there will usually be one stand out player, and they will go on to win the Man of the Match award. You will be able to try and predict the player that will win this award and, since it is not an easy feat to achieve, the odds that are on offer for such Rugby Union bets will always be high, meaning a respectable payout is available if you manage to guess correctly.

Top Scoring Player

Some sports betting sites will also allow you to bet on the player that will score the most points in the match. A top piece of advice that we can give you here when it comes to betting on Rugby Union matches is to put your money on the player that takes the penalties because there are often plenty of them in this code. For example, Owen Farrell often top scores for England because he takes the penalties and conversions and is a quality kicker. Once again, it does not matter if your chosen player is on the losing team so long as they have scored the most points in the match.

Total Points Odd/Even

With this market, all you need to do is predict whether the final total number of points scored will be an odd or even number. You have a 50/50 chance of getting this market right, which is why the odds that are on offer will never be high. However, it is a bet that can increase the entertainment levels of a game.

See, we told you that it was easy!

Rugby Betting Odds

Whenever you are betting on sports, it is important that you place bets with the best odds possible since this is how you make sure that you get the best value for your money should you go on to win the bet. You work hard for your money, so you will obviously want to get the best value for it whenever you place a wager. We are well aware of this, which is why we will always offer top rugby odds.

Fractional

Fractional odds are typically written using a slash or a hyphen. Fractional odds of 6/1 would mean that punters win £6 for every £1 that they stake plus their £1 stake back. To put it another way, it is the ratio of profit to your initial bet, meaning that you will get your £1 stake back as well as a £6 profit, which will see you get a total payout of £7. So, if you decide to wager £10 at 3/1 odds for England to beat Scotland, then your total payout will be £40 – your £30 profit and your £10 stake.

Decimal

Decimal odds are a little bit easier to work with and understand since they represent the amount that you will win for every £1 that you stake. With decimal odds, the number indicates your total payout instead of the profit. To put it another way, your stake will be included already in the decimal number, so calculating your total payout is easier. So, if you take a look at odds on Scotland v England and you like the looks of England to win at odds of 2.00, then if you place a £10 stake, you will receive £20 which is a £10 profit and your £10 stake.

American

With American odds, you will see a + and a -, with the latter indicating the favorite and the former indicating the underdog. The – sign tells you how much you need to stake in order to win £100, while the + indicates how much can be won for every £100 that you stake.

How to Bet on Rugby at Betiton UK?

Earlier we told you that it is really simple to take advantage of rugby betting odds at Betiton™, and below is the simple process that you will need to follow in order to bet on Rugby Union or any other sport with us:

1. Sign into your account and head over to the rugby section
2. Click on the match that you want to bet on, and the different available markets will appear
3. Select the market that appeals to you, and it will be added to a betting slip that will appear on the right
4. Enter the amount that you would like to stake on the betting slip
5. When you are content with your chosen market, click on “Place Bet”

See, we told you that it was easy!

Rugby Betting Tips by Betiton UK

Rugby Union betting tips and Rugby League betting tips are suggestions for what you should bet on, whether it is an individual match or a tournament. These rugby betting tips are provided by sports experts and tipsters who spend plenty of their time researching and analysing player form, team form, and any other type of information that helps them with their analysis.

Tipsters will then post their rugby bet tips online for free or at a small price, which is often in the shape of a subscription fee. We are always eager to help out our punters, which is why we provide you with top predictions written by sports writers who know more than just a thing or two about what is happening in the rugby world. You can find out more about this a little bit further down the page. Before that though, we would like to provide you with some top rugby tips that you should always keep in mind when you are placing bets on this sport.

Follow Team News

Before you jump right in and place any sort of rugby bet, you need to pay close attention to the team news. Rugby, no matter what code it is, can be a really brutal sport so injuries are definitely not uncommon. All teams have key players, and if they are missing, whether it is due to injury, suspension, or sickness, then it is obviously going to have an impact on the chances of that team going on to win the match. Therefore, before betting, take the time to do some of your own research so that you can find out whether a team is going to be missing important players. If a team is missing key players for an upcoming match, then it is probably in your best interest to not put any money on them to go on and win.

Check Team Stats

Once you have finished finding out about whether any key players will be missing from a team, the next thing that you need to do is take a look at some of their recent stats. For instance, you should look at the form that a team is in before betting on them – class might be permanent, but form is temporary, and betting on a team that is completely out of form is a sure way for you to end up losing your bets. If the team that you were thinking about betting on has lost plenty of matches in the recent past, then we recommend that you choose a different market to bet on other than match winner.

Also, if you come across a team that is in good form, you should then take the time to check out their head-to-head record against the team that they will be playing against. In rugby, it is not unusual for one team or player to have the wood on another player. For some reason or another, there are just some teams or opponents that sportsmen and women struggle against whenever they come face to face.

Limit Your Accumulators

Some novice sports bettors get carried away with making accumulators when they are gambling. If you are new to the world of sports betting, then an accumulator, also known as an “Acca” or “Accy”, is a wager the combines multiple bets into the one bet in order to create a much larger payout. The higher payout comes about as a result of all of the odds from each individual selection being multiplied together in order to create the final odds. For instance, if you were to create a five-fold accumulator where each selection has odds of 2.00, your final odds for that bet would be 32.00.

An acca is an appealing type of bet because big wins can be made off of small stakes, but what many novice sports bettors forget when they are making accumulators is the fact that every single selection has to be right in order for the bet to be considered a winner. You could place a 10-fold accumulator, get nine selections right out of ten, but you would still end up walking away with nothing due to that one wrong selection.

Check the Weather

Many bettors who place bets on sports that are played outside often forget to take the weather into consideration, but this really is a rookie mistake. Why is this? Well, it is because the weather is something that can have a huge impact on the sort of rugby match that you will end up watching.

For instance, when a game of rugby is played when it is wet, the ball picks up moisture and becomes a bar of soap, making even basic handling skills a lot more difficult. Furthermore, if there is a lot of rain around, the pitch will soak it up, become soft, cup up quickly, and make running rugby a lot harder with players slipping all over the place. Therefore, in such conditions, the teams will have to revert to a forwards dominated game, trying to rack up penalties and win by kicking them. In wet and windy conditions, points really can be hard to come by, so this is something that you need to keep in mind if you are considering placing a bet on the number of points that will be scored in the match.

Live Rugby Betting

When the Internet came into being and sportsbooks made the transition online, it was a wonderful thing because sports fans now had the option of placing bets on their favourite sports without having to leave their home. This was particularly useful in the winter since we all know the “joys” of a British winter. However, online sports betting was not without its flaws, and one major flaw was that live betting was not an option – if you did not place your bets before an event started, then you could not place any bets during it.

However, thankfully, in the decades that have since passed, technology has come on in leaps and bounds, and now live betting is something that you can find at any sportsbook that is serious about what they do. We are extremely serious about what we do, so here at Betiton™ you can find one of the best live betting platforms around. Whether you want to place a bet on a live Rugby Union or Rugby League match, we have got you covered with competitive odds and a variety of markets.

Rugby Betting Promotions

When it comes to sports betting, there are so many sportsbooks out there that we all have to make sure that we stand out from the crowd. If a bookmaker does not stick out like a sore thumb, then it is one that is going to end up going out of business sooner rather than later. So, how do we make sure that we attract plenty of new customers? Well, we like to offer a range of promotions and bonuses that our regular punters can try to take full advantage of.

We have a sport betting welcome offer available for new players joining our sportsbook. To qualify for this offer, new players must deposit at least £10 and place a bet of £15 or more with minimum odds of 2.00. If these conditions are met, the customer will receive a £10 free bet. It’s important to note that this offer is only available once per household, and the maximum free bet amount is £10. The free bet must be used within 14 days of being credited to the customer’s account. Customers who deposit using PayPal, Neteller, Paysafe, Skrill or Skrill 1-Tap are not eligible for the free bet. Other terms and conditions apply, and these are detailed in the Bonus Policy and Terms of Service.

Why Bet at Betiton?

Why should you place a rugby bet at Betiton? Well, there are a number of reasons why you should, but the main one is that we offer some of the most competitive Rugby Union betting odds and Rugby League Championship odds, which means that you always have the option of getting the best bang for your buck if you place a winning wager. Whenever you bet on any sport, it is vital that you make use of the best odds around as this is how you ensure you get the most value for your money.

FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions about Rugby Betting