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 08 February 2026
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Latest Betway Rugby odds
| Date and Time | Event Name | Winner Odds | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12-02-2026 20:00 | Uson Nevers v Colomiers Rugby | 2.6020.001.51 | Bet Now |
| 12-02-2026 20:00 | York Knights v Hull Kingston Rovers | 1.0635.008.00 | Bet Now |
| 13-02-2026 06:05 | Highlanders v Crusaders | 3.4021.001.32 | Bet Now |
| 13-02-2026 08:35 | Waratahs v Reds | 2.271.6321.00 | Bet Now |
| 13-02-2026 18:00 | Provence Rugby v US Oyonnax | 5.4027.001.14 | Bet Now |
| 13-02-2026 18:30 | AS Beziers Herault v FC Grenoble Rugby | 2.6020.001.51 | Bet Now |
| 13-02-2026 18:30 | Soyaux Angouleme v Stade Montois Rugby | 1.3122.003.45 | Bet Now |
| 13-02-2026 18:30 | Valence Romans Drome v Biarritz Olympique | 4.7025.001.18 | Bet Now |
| 13-02-2026 18:30 | Rugby Club Vannes v US Carcassonne | 13.0035.001.01 | Bet Now |
| 13-02-2026 18:30 | US Dax v Stade Aurillacois | 1.253.9523.00 | Bet Now |
1X2 Tips For Rugby Fixtures Today
Sale Sharks vs Bath
Tip 1: Sale Sharks to win
Reason for the tip: Sale Sharks welcome Bath Rugby for a Premiership Cup clash that puts squad depth and emerging talent firmly under the spotlight. The home side have selected a backline led by Tom Curtis at fly-half, with Luke James providing experience and control from fullback. The midfield pairing of Joe Bedlow and Marius Louw offers a nice blend of creativity and physical edge, while Dan du Preez at No.8 gives the Sharks real punch at the base. Up front, captain Tom Burrow anchors the pack and will demand accuracy at set piece and breakdown time. With energy players like Tristan Woodman and Sam Dugdale, the home side can play with tempo
Defending champions Bath arrive with a youthful but exciting side, captained by the powerful Will Butt in midfield. There’s plenty of pace out wide through Will Muir and Charlie Griffin, while Jack Harrison makes his debut in the centres with a chance to impress. At halfback, Bernard van der Linde and Will Roue will aim to manage the game smartly and bring Bath’s athletic back row into play, led by Arthur Green. This match will go down to the wire with home advantage giving the Sharks the tight victory.
Rugby Handicap Betting
Handicap Betting Tips for Today
Tokyo Sungoliath vs Mitsubishi Dynaboars: Home team (-16.5)
Reason for tip: Tokyo Sungoliath face Dynaboars in a Japan Rugby League One clash that promises flair, physicality and plenty of attacking intent. The home side boast star power across the backline, with Cheslin Kolbe and Kotaro Matsushima offering world-class pace and broken-field threat. The midfield pairing of Nakano and Punivai gives them balance between distribution and direct running, while Yutaka Nagare and Masaki Takamoto will look to control tempo and territory. In the pack, the inclusion of Sam Cane brings leadership and breakdown accuracy, while the late changes see Hashimoto step into the second row and Sean McMahon start at No.8, adding extra edge and work rate around the park.
Dynaboars arrive with a powerful and experienced spine of their own. Lukhanyo Am is the standout name in the centres, offering defensive solidity and attacking class, supported by Jesse Hemopo and Mikaele Tu’u in a hard-working back row. At halfback, James Grayson will be key in guiding Sagamihara’s attacking shape and keeping Sungoliath’s dangerous runners in check. The home side’s attacking prowess will see them to victory and they will also cover the -16.5 handicap.
Rugby fixtures this weekend
Accumulator of the Day
- Sale Sharks vs Bath- Home win
- Tokyo Sungoliath vs Dynoboars- Home win
- Fiji vs New Zealand- Home win
Rugby Results Yesterday
- England vs Wales- Home win✅
- France U20 vs Ireland U20-Home win✅
- Italy vs Scotland- Home win✅
- Kobe Steelers vs Blue Revs-Home win✅
- Black Rams vs Wild Knights-Away win✅
- Spears Kubota vs D-Rocks- 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
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.
