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Rugby Predictions SUNDAY 09 AUGUST 2026
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Stormers XXlll vs Cheetahs: Home team (+7.5 handicap)1.80 odds
Tip 1: Cheetahs to win by less than 8 points
Reason for the tip: The Stormers and Cheetahs go head-to-head in what promises to be an exciting Currie Cup match-up with both teams naming strong squads for the game. The Stormers will be led by Jean-Luc du Plessis and will be partnered at scrumhalf by Stefan Ungerer. Their backline is full of attacking flair, and some of the players who can offer such would be Suleiman Hartzenberg, Markus Muller, and Mfundo Ndhlovu. In the forwards, some of the key players who will be looking to win possession would be Divan Fuller and Louw Nel. The Stormers will have some good options off their bench especially if the match is in the balance in the last quarter.
The Cheetahs team is full of experienced and quality players which include Faf de Klerk who starts at scrumhalf, and Ethan Wentzel who starts at flyhalf. In terms of experience, they have Clayton Blommetjies at fullback, and players who can cause damage in wide channels are Michael Annies, Prince Nkabinde, and Marco Jansen van Vuren. From the forwards, players who can bring the physicality are Neels Volschenk and Juan Venter, while Aranos Coetzee adds experience from the bench. This match is likely to go down to the wire but I am backing the experience of the Cheetahs to see them to a five point victory.
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Otago vs Canterbury: Home team(+4.5)1.80 odds
Otago and Canterbury renew their rivalry in a mouth-watering NPC contest that carries extra significance after last season’s final. Canterbury came out on top when the two sides met for the title, leaving Otago to reflect on a missed opportunity. The southern province will enter this rematch with revenge firmly in mind, and playing with that motivation could make them a dangerous opponent. Christian Lio-Willie leads an Otago side that contains attacking ability, with Cameron Millar at flyhalf and Jona Nareki, Jake Te Hiwi and Josh Timu offering threats in the backline.
Canterbury will have no intention of allowing Otago to turn this into a revenge mission. Brodie McAlister captains a team featuring experience and quality, including Richie Mo’unga at flyhalf, while Dallas McLeod and Chay Fihaki add pace and creativity outside him. Canterbury’s ability to remain composed under pressure could prove crucial, but Otago should be determined to make a statement after last year’s disappointment. Expect a fiercely contested match between two teams with plenty to prove but home advantage is why I am backing Otago to win and thus cover the +4.5 handicap.
Rugby fixtures this weekend
Accumulator of the Day
- Stormers XXlll vs Cheetahs- Away win
- Otago vs Canterbury- Home win
- Manuwatu vs Southland- Away win
Rugby Results Yesterday
- apan vs Australia- Away win✅
- Argentina vs South Africa- Away win✅
- Griquas vs Lions- Home win✅
- Bulls vs Pumas- Away win✅
- Sharks vs Boland Cavaliers- Away win❌
- Auckland vs Wellington- Home win✅
- Bay of Plenty vs Northland- Home win✅
- Hawke’s Bay vs Tasman- Home win✅
Rugby tomorrow
- No matches
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
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