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 07 September 2025

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1X2 Tips For Rugby Fixtures Today

Taranaki vs Bay of Plenty

Tip 1: Taranaki to win 

Reason for the tip: Second placed Taranaki will be looking to close the gap on the log leading Crusaders when they welcome Bay of Plenty to New Plymouth. The home side have lost just once this season with that loss surprisingly coming at home. Bay of Plenty looked off the boil in recent weeks after the national team call ups for Emoni Narawa and Leroy Carter.  Their attack in particular has not been free flowing without the two speedsters. Taranaki will be without their fullback Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens who is injured.  

The key to the home side’s success has been the form of young Josh Jacomb who has controlled the game from the flyhalf position. His tender age does not stop him from making the right decisions like when to run or kick. Bay of Plenty are looking to rekindle their attacking mojo and have selected Caleb Trask in the pivot position. They need him to find the dangerous runners in the backline as they will need to be at their best to break down the resolute Taranaki defence. I am backing the home team for the win.
 

Rugby Handicap Betting

Handicap Betting Tips for Today

Tasman vs Auckland: Home team (-8.5)

Reason for tip: Tasman are currently fifth on the table with four wins in their five matches while their opponents Auckland are winless and in the unfamiliar position of 13th. The home side have not been at their fluent best in recent matches but have still managed to win their last four games on the trot. They will be severely depleted for this clash as Ethan Blackadder, Leicester Fainga’anuku and Timoci Tavatavanawai are all unavailable for this match for various reasons. The visitors on the other hand have been given a boost with All Blacks winger Caleb Clarke available for this match. The halfbacks of Auckland will need to get the ball to the wings as Caleb Tangitau is also world class on the other wing. I am backing Tasman to cover the -8.5 handicap. 

Rugby fixtures this weekend

Accumulator of the Day 

• Japan(W) vs Spain(W) – Home win
• France(W) vs South Africa(W)- Home win
• Tasman vs Auckland- Home Win 
• Taranaki vs Bay of Plenty- Home win 

Rugby Results Yesterday

• Australia vs Argentina- Home win✅
• New Zealand vs South Africa- Away win❌
• Western Province vs Boland- Home win✅
• Lions vs Griquas- Home win✅
• Bulls vs Cheetahs- Home win✅
• Southland vs Canterbury- Away win✅
• Canada(W) vs Scotland(W)- Home win✅
• Wales(W) vs Fiji(W)- 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.