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. You can be assured all the big rugby this weekend will be previewed on this page.

Rugby Predictions SATURDAY 07 NOVEMBER 2026

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Italy vs South Africa- Away team handicap(-28.5)1.77

Tip 1: South Africa to win by more than 28 points

Reason for the tip:Italy face a massive challenge against South Africa, although playing at home should give them some encouragement. The Azzurri have plenty of attacking talent, with Ange Capuozzo and Monty Ioane capable of causing problems out wide, while Paolo Garbisi will need to control proceedings at fly-half. However, Italy’s forward pack could struggle against the physicality of the Springboks, particularly at scrum time. The hosts will need to keep possession and avoid unnecessary penalties, because allowing South Africa to dominate territory could make this a very long afternoon.

South Africa have named a powerful starting side, with Siya Kolisi, Pieter-Steph du Toit and Jasper Wiese forming an outstanding loose trio. Malcolm Marx and Ox Nche should give the Springboks an advantage up front, while Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has the attacking options to punish Italy’s defence. The visitors also have an impressive bench, including Lood de Jager, Cameron Hanekom and Grant Williams, which could prove decisive in the final quarter. Italy may enjoy some promising moments, but I expect the Springboks to take control and eventually secure a comfortable victory by more than 25 points. 

Wales vs Japan: Home team(+12.5)1.90

Tip 2: Wales to win by more than 13 points

Reason for the tip: Wales will be desperate to put in a convincing performance when they welcome Japan to Cardiff, especially after their struggles over the past couple of seasons. The return of Louis Rees-Zammit gives them some much-needed pace out wide, while Josh Adams and Blair Murray add further attacking options. Tomos Williams and Sam Costelow will be responsible for controlling the game, but much will depend on how the Welsh forwards perform. With Jac Morgan, Aaron Wainwright and captain Dewi Lake leading the charge, Wales should have enough quality to put Japan under pressure.

Japan are never an easy side to contain, particularly when they are allowed to play their fast, attacking brand of rugby. Dylan Riley and Samisoni Tua provide plenty of threat in midfield, while Naoto Saito will look to keep the Welsh defence moving. However, Japan could find themselves struggling against the Welsh pack, especially at the set pieces. Wales also have the advantage of playing in Cardiff, where the home crowd should provide plenty of encouragement. I expect Japan to remain competitive, but Wales should eventually pull clear and secure a much-needed victory. The experience of the home side will see them to a victory by more than two score margin

Scotland vs New Zealand: Home team(+10.5)1.80

Tip 3: New Zealand to win by under 10 points

Reason for the tip:Scotland will fancy their chances of giving New Zealand a serious challenge at Murrayfield, especially with Finn Russell pulling the strings at fly-half. The hosts have an exciting backline, with Huw Jones, Sione Tuipulotu and Kyle Steyn capable of causing problems for any defence. Jack Dempsey, Rory Darge and Matt Fagerson also provide a competitive loose-forward combination. However, Scotland will need to be disciplined and make the most of their scoring opportunities, because New Zealand are particularly dangerous when opponents give them possession in broken play.

New Zealand have selected a formidable side, with Damian McKenzie, Beauden Barrett and Will Jordan providing plenty of attacking flair. Cam Roigard is another player Scotland will need to watch closely, while Wallace Sititi and Peter Lakai bring physicality and mobility to the forwards. The All Blacks also have plenty of experience on the bench, including Rieko Ioane and Asafo Aumua. Scotland should make this a competitive encounter, particularly with the Murrayfield crowd behind them, but I expect New Zealand’s superior attacking quality to make the difference in the second half. This will ensure a narrow victory for the All Blacks by under 10 points. 

France vs Fiji: Away Team(+28.5) 1.90

Tip 4: France to win by less than 29 points 

Reason for the tip: France will be confident of maintaining their impressive home form when they welcome Fiji in what should be an entertaining encounter. The French have named an exciting backline, with Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack reunited at half-back, while Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Aaron Grandidier-Nkanang provide plenty of pace out wide. François Cros, Paul Boudehent and Cameron Woki give the hosts a mobile and hardworking back row, although Fiji will certainly test them physically. France will want to control possession, dominate territory and avoid allowing the visitors too many opportunities to counterattack.

Fiji have plenty of attacking talent themselves, with Salesi Rayasi, Jiuta Wainiqolo and Iosefo Masi capable of producing something special whenever they get the ball. Nathan Hughes and Pita-Gus Sowakula will provide the physical presence up front, while captain Tevita Ikanivere has an important role at the set pieces. However, Fiji’s biggest challenge will be maintaining their defensive structure against a French side that can attack from almost anywhere. I expect Fiji to score a couple of tries, but France should have too much quality and pull away comfortably to win by 20 points. 

Toulouse vs Clermont: Home team(-10.5)1.95

Reason for tip: Dragons will see this as a very winnable home fixture, and their backline has enough experience to put Zebre under pressure. Rhodri Williams and Tinus de Beer should provide a steady platform at half-back, while Angus O’Brien offers another kicking option from fullback. Fine Inisi, Fetuli Paea and Anzelo Tuitavuki give them plenty of physicality further out. Up front, Harrison Keddie and Shane Lewis-Hughes will be important around the breakdown, and Dragons need to establish themselves early rather than allowing Zebre confidence.

Zebre can be dangerous when allowed to play at tempo, with Simone Gesi and Marco Zanon among the players capable of punishing loose defending. Their challenge will be maintaining that threat while dealing with Dragons’ pressure for the full 80 minutes. This feels like the type of match that could remain close for a long time, especially if Giacomo Da Re keeps Zebre in good field position. Still, Dragons have the stronger home advantage and enough experience in key positions to win by more than 12 points

Portugal vs Chile: Home team(-8.5)1.90

Reason for tip:Portugal will be confident of making home advantage count when they welcome Chile to the Estádio do Restelo in Lisbon. The hosts have selected a competitive side, with captain José Madeira leading the forwards alongside David Wallis and José L. Monteiro. Behind the scrum, Domingos Cabral and Manuel C. Pinto will look to keep the game moving, while Raffaele Storti provides a dangerous attacking threat out wide. Portugal have developed into a difficult side to beat at home, and their ability to play an expansive game could cause Chile plenty of problems.

Chile have named a strong side themselves, with captain Santiago Videla, Rodrigo Fernández and Matías Garafulic providing experience in the backline. Their forwards, led by Alfonso Escobar and Clemente Saavedra, will need to match Portugal’s physicality if they are to remain competitive. Chile have shown considerable improvement in recent years, but playing away from home against a confident Portuguese side will be a difficult assignment. I expect a closely contested first half before Portugal’s attacking quality begins to make the difference, allowing the hosts to pull clear and win by more than 10 points. 

Rugby fixtures this weekend

Accumulator of the Day 

• Italy vs South Africa- Away win
• Scotland vs New Zealand- Away win
• Wales vs Japan- Home win
• France vs Fiji- Home win
• RC Toulonnais vs Stade Français Paris- Home win
• Section Paloise vs USA Perpignan- Home win
• Montpellier vs Lyon- Home win

Rugby Results Yesterday

• Ireland vs Argentina- Home win✅
• Romania vs Tonga – Away win✅

Rugby tomorrow

• England vs Australia
• Vannes vs Bordeaux
• La Rochelle vs Bayonne

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.

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