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Rugby Predictions FRIDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 2026
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Connacht vs Stormers- Home team(-4.5 handicap)1.65
Tip 1: Connacht to win by 5 points or more
Reason for the tip: Connacht start the 2026/27 URC campaign with a home game against the Stormers at Dexcom Stadium. The home side line up with a powerful XV for this clash, with Paul Boyle at the number eight position. Mack Hansen returns to the side after being sidelined for quite some time. Meanwhile, Josh Ioane and Ben Murphy partner in the crucial halfback position. In the forward pack, Connacht has Finlay Bealham and Niall Murray. The Irish side finished eighth last season, making it into the playoff rounds and boasting impressive performances late in the season.
The Stormers finished third in the regular URC campaign last season, going on to reach the semifinals stage. The Stormers come into this match with lots of experience even with changes in their starting XV. The captain of this side is Ruhan Nel. In the backline, he partners Warrick Gelant, Seabelo Senatla and Leolin Zas, who makes his 100th appearance for the Stormers. In the loose-forward pack, the Stormers field Evan Roos and Hacjivah Dayimani. However, Connacht beat them 33-24 in Cape Town the last time they met which will boost the hosts confidence. I am backing the Irish team to win this match and cover the -4.5 handicap.
Rugby Handicap Betting
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Benetton vs Dragons- Away team(+11.5 handicap)1.65
Reason for tip: Benetton and Dragons meet in the opening round of the 2026/27 United Rugby Championship at Stadio Monigo in Treviso. Benetton begin a new era under head coach Wayne Pivac and have named a strong starting XV, with experienced internationals Federico Ruzza, Simone Ferrari and Manuel Zuliani providing a solid foundation. Jacob Umaga and Andy Uren will look to control the tempo, while the backline offers plenty of attacking pace through Matt Gallagher, Ignacio Mendy and Onisi Ratave. Benetton’s home advantage and stronger recent head-to-head record should give them confidence.
Dragons arrive in Treviso looking to build on an improved campaign last season, when they were competitive in many matches despite finishing 15th. Their starting side includes experienced leaders Thomas Young and Aneurin Owen, while Tinus de Beer and Rhodri Williams provide control at half-back. Anzelo Tuitavuki makes his Dragons debut on the wing, adding further attacking threat alongside Rio Dyer. Dragons have shown they can compete with stronger opponents, but Benetton’s forward strength, home advantage and greater depth could prove decisive. I am tipping the hosts to come away with a narrow 4 point win.
Rugby fixtures this weekend
Accumulator of the Day
- Connacht vs Stormers-Home win
- Benetton vs Dragons-Home win
- Ulster vs Edinburgh-Home win
- Harlequins vs Bath-Away win
Rugby Results Yesterday
- Bordeaux vs Stade Francais- Home win✅
- North Harbour vs Canterbury- Home win❌
- Taranaki vs Southland- Home win✅
Rugby tomorrow
- Exeter Chiefs vs Gloucester
- Lions vs Leinster
- Zebre vs Bulls
- Sharks vs Ospreys
- Munster vs Glasgow
- Northland vs Counties Manukau
- Canterbury vs Southland
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?
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4. How to stream live rugby in South Africa for free?
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