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 SUNDAY 09 NOVEMBER 2025

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1X2 Tips For Rugby Fixtures Today

Wales vs Argentina 

Tip 1: Argentina to win 

Reason for the tip: Wales and Argentina are set to face off in what promises to be a fiercely contested rugby clash under the roof at the Principality Stadium Wales, under Steve Tandy are in a rebuilding phase, blending experienced leaders like Jac Morgan and Josh Adams with emerging talents looking to make their mark. Their recent performances under Warren Gatland showed plenty of heart but inconsistency and lapses in discipline have often cost them key matches. Argentina comes into the game with growing confidence after a series of physical performances that underline their trademark aggression at the breakdown and power in the scrum.

Led by the talisman Julian Montoya and dynamic back-rowers like Pablo Matera, the Pumas have proven they can go toe-to-toe with any Tier 1 nation when their pack dominates. The battle up front will be decisive, as both sides rely heavily on forward momentum to unleash their backs. Wales will aim to control possession and use territorial kicking to keep Argentina pinned deep while the visitors will look to exploit turnovers and punish defensive gaps. I am backing the visitors to come away with the victory. 

Rugby Handicap Betting

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New Zealand vs Samoa: Home team (-3.5)

Reason for tip:In preparation for the 2025 Pacific Championships, New Zealand enter the fixture against Samoa as the clear favourites, yet one with something to prove. The Kiwis maintain a perfect 6-0 record against Samoa in their previous meetings which includes a 24-18 victory the last time these sides met. Young winger Casey McLean has burst into the international scene with an exceptional try scoring rate while half-back Dylan Brown remains the creative nucleus of the side.  The visitors on the other hand bring an abundance of physicality and flair but seem to struggle when they face the Kiwis in tests.

Their recent 34-6 victory over Tonga illustrated their explosive potential yet they remain untested in finish-line matches versus top-tier opponents. Key battle spots will include Samoa’s forward pack led by the likes of Payne Haas and their halves pairing which must raise its game under pressure. Meanwhile, New Zealand must deliver a complete 80-minute performance, limit errors and control the tempo. Expect the Kiwis to edge it by a margin of a try or two therefore I am backing them to cover the -3.5 handicap. 

Rugby fixtures this weekend

Accumulator of the Day 

• New Zealand vs Samoa- Home win
• Wales vs Argentina- Away win

Rugby Results Yesterday

• Ireland vs Japan- Home win✅
• England A vs New Zealand A- Away win✅
• Scotland vs New Zealand- Away win✅
• England vs Fiji- Home win✅
• Italy vs Australia- Away win❌
• France vs South Africa-Away win✅
• Romania vs Canada- Home win✅
• Samoa vs Brazil-Home win✅
• Portugal vs Uruguay-Away 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.