Rugby Predictions Today

Our TopBets, rugby experts will provide you with the latest rugby predictions on rugby from across the globe. The emphasis will be on the major leagues like the United Rugby Championship(URC), Super Rugby and of course our very own local Currie Cup. All the major international tournaments such as the Rugby Championships and the Six Nations will also be covered with our team providing rugby betting tips. You can be assured all the big rugby this weekend will be previewed on this page.

Rugby Predictions for FRIDAY 21 NOVEMBER 2025

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1X2 Tips For Rugby Fixtures Today

Leicester Tigers vs Northampton Saints 

Tip 1: Leicester Tigers to win 

Reason for the tip: Leicester Tigers and Northampton Saints renew their fierce East Midlands rivalry in the Premiership Rugby Cup tonight at Welford Road with both sides eager to build momentum and give fringe players a chance to shine. The home side will be relying on Billy Searle and the experienced Tom Whiteley in the halfback pairing to ignite their young backline, consisting of many Academy players. The Saints have plenty of experience in their backline with England international George Furbank taking over the reins in the flyhalf position. He will be the key to the attacking game of the visitors as they love running the ball from anywhere.

The Saints’ ability to play at pace and exploit space out wide will test Leicester’s defensive cohesion, especially in transition moments. The local rivalry will ensure the physicality of the contest will be ferocious from the first whistle.  Both teams will view this as an opportunity to strengthen squad depth and impress selectors, setting the stage for a tight, compelling battle. The Tigers in front of their passionate home fans will edge this contest in the final quarter. 

Rugby Handicap Betting

Handicap Betting Tips for Today

Bordeaux vs Pau: Home team (-11.5)

Reason for tip: Bordeaux Bègles host Pau in what promises to be an intense and fast-paced clash with both sides looking to build momentum as the season unfolds. Bordeaux comes into the match with their trademark attacking flair, driven by a powerful pack and their maestro Matthieu Jalibert in the ten jersey. Bordeaux will be looking to extend their unbeaten home run this season to five matches while the visitors will want to end a run of three consecutive away losses. If the home side can secure quick ball and dominate territory then they are exceptionally difficult to stop.

Pau have shown this season that they are no pushovers with their strong defensive structure and improved discipline have helped them stay competitive against top teams, while the likes of Jack Maddocks and Axel Despérès posing real threats with ball in hand. Pau’s forwards will aim to slow Bordeaux’s tempo and disrupt their rhythm at the breakdown. The battle up front could decide the contest and this is where Bordeaux have a distinct advantage. I am backing a home win and for Bordeaux to cover the -11.5 handicap.

Rugby fixtures this weekend

Accumulator of the Day 

• Leicester Tigers vs Northampton Saints- Home win
• Bordeaux Begles vs Pau- Home win

Rugby Results Yesterday

• Harlequins vs Saracens- Away win✅
• Scotland vs Argentina- Home win❌

Rugby tomorrow

• Wales vs New Zealand
• Ireland vs South Africa
• France vs Australia
• Spain vs Fiji
• Georgia vs Japan
• Italy vs Chile
• Lyon vs Clermont

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.