Rugby Predictions for Today 09 July 2025
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Latest Betway Rugby odds
| Date and Time | Event Name | Winner Odds | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09-07-2025 16:00 | New Zealand v Ireland | 5.8035.001.11 | Bet Now |
| 09-07-2025 16:00 | England v Australia | 7.2030.001.07 | Bet Now |
| 09-07-2025 18:30 | Georgia v Italy | 1.3421.003.30 | Bet Now |
| 09-07-2025 18:30 | France v Argentina | 1.1328.005.60 | Bet Now |
| 10-07-2025 19:00 | Hull FC v Wakefield Trinity | 1.7318.002.14 | Bet Now |
| 11-07-2025 10:00 | Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks v Dolphins (Nrl) | 1.6024.002.30 | Bet Now |
| 11-07-2025 19:00 | Wigan Warriors v Huddersfield Giants | 1.0635.007.60 | Bet Now |
| 11-07-2025 19:00 | Leeds Rhinos v St Helens | 1.3323.003.25 | Bet Now |
| 12-07-2025 02:45 | Canberra Raiders v Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks | 2.5523.001.51 | Bet Now |
| 12-07-2025 03:00 | Fiji v Scotland | 2.9022.001.51 | Bet Now |
1X2 Tips For Rugby Fixtures Today
England U20 vs Australia U20
Tip 1: England U20 to win
Reason for the tip: England and Australia meet in the final match of Group A with everything on the line. South Africa have secured top spot in the group so the best these teams can hope for is a bonus point victory and qualify as the best placed third team. In order for that to happen the winner will need to score four tries and hope that one of Argentina or France do not get a bonus point in their match as that will see either of those teams move to 11 points.
The best Australia and England can do is reach 10 points which will see both teams eliminated. It will be a massive disappointment for England in particular as they are the defending champions and pre-tournament favorites. It will only be their fault as they squandered a 14 point lead against the Baby Boks only to lose without even claiming a bonus point. They will need the likes of Kepu Tuipulotu and Josh Bellamy to be at their best with the latter expected to make his weaving runs from the fullback position. I am backing England to come away with a bonus point victory.
France U20 vs Argentina U20
Tip 2: France U20 to win
The Final match of Group B sees one of the tournament favourites, France take on Argentina. Both teams are on ten points, having secured bonus point wins in their opening two matches. They are now in a strange position as the winner of this match will top the group and qualify for the semi-final while the loser can also qualify as the best finishing second placed team. The loser of the match only needs a bonus point to also qualify so it will be interesting to see how both teams approach the match. Argentina being the underdogs will be pushing for a four try bonus point which will make certain of their qualification.
Both these teams have conceded plenty of points in their opening two matches with Argentina coming from a 30-7 halftime deficit to beat Spain last time out. If they allow this French team to build a big lead, it will be impossible for them to play catch up rugby as Junior Les Bleus have too much bench strength. Argentina will need to be accurate with their kicking game as the French fullback Jon Echegaray is arguably the best counter attacker in the tournament. I am backing France to win this match and qualify for the semi-finals.
Rugby Handicap Betting
Handicap Betting Tips for Today
South Africa U20 vs Scotland U20: Away team( +37.5)
South Africa secured their spot in the semi-finals when they beat the defending champions England 32-22 in their last match. They have since made multiple changes for this encounter as they seek to rest some of their frontline players. Scotland on the other hand have been on the receiving end of two defeats and will be playing for pride in this match. They were recently promoted from the Trophy competition and will want to show that they belong at the top level. The Baby Boks have not made too many changes to their backline so that should guarantee that their attack will still pose a major threat. I am tipping a South African win but are backing the Scottish boys to cover the 37.5 handicap.
Rugby fixtures this weekend
Accumulator of the Day
South Africa U20 vs Scotland U20 – Home win
France U20 vs Argentina U20 – Home win
England U20 vs Australia U20 – Home win
Georgia U20 vs Italy U20- Away win
Wales U20 vs Spain U20- Home win
Rugby Results Yesterday
Australia vs Fiji – Home win✅
Sydney Roosters vs West Tigers – Home win❌
Hull KR vs Leeds Rhinos – Home win✅
Rugby tomorrow
No matches tomorrow
Understanding Rugby Betting
It is crucial that players understand the different types of rugby betting. If a player places a wager on a handicap bet with fully understanding it, he could think they won the bet but instead they lost the bet as they did not understand how it works. Our rugby predictions will give you the option of the three way bet or the handicap betting as our previews will focus on this.
Different types of Rugby bets
Match Winner
The most self-explanatory of bets to take on a rugby match. This is the most common and oldest type of rugby bet in which you select Team A or Team B to win. The odds on this type of bet may be low especially if your team is the favourite.
Draw No Bet
The draw is quite rare in Rugby Union, but it does happen from time to time. If you’re worried about the draw messing up your bet then take a Draw No Bet market. Your bet will be refunded if the match result ends in a draw.
Handicap Betting
The most popular bets on rugby are handicap bets. This is often where some of the best value is to be found. The handicap is an advantage that bookmakers give one team to make the game more balanced. The team given the positive handicap can win, draw or lose the game by less than the handicap to cover the bet and win. The team with the negative handicap must win the match by more than the points set out in the handicap to win their bet.
Total points over/under
The over/under betting market involves predicting whether the total number of points scored in a match will be above or lower than a certain predetermined number. For instance, if you bet on the over/under 50 points market and you bet on under, the combined score of the two teams shouldn’t exceed 50.
First Try Scorer
Rugby fans know the excitement that comes when a player breaks through the defence to score the first try. Betting on the first-try scorer is about predicting which player from either team will cross the try line first. This bet type carries higher odds as it’s challenging to predict, making potential payouts more lucrative.
Anytime Try Scorer
Less specific than the first-try scorer bet, the anytime try scorer wager involves picking a player you believe will score a try at any point during the match. The odds are typically lower than for the first-try scorer but offer a better chance of a payout.
FAQs
1 How long is a game of rugby?
A game of rugby is 80 minutes
2. How many players are there on a rugby team?
There are 15 players a side except in Rugby 7s where there are 5 players a side.
3. Where to watch rugby live?
Most of the rugby matches in South Africa can be watched live on Supersport. Betting sites like Betway and WSB offer live streaming on selected matches.
4. How to stream live rugby in South Africa for free?
Rugby Pass offers free streaming of selected matches.
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