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 FRIDAY 05 December 2025

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1X2 Tips For Rugby Fixtures Today

Bayonne vs Stormers  

Tip 1: Bayonne to win 

Reason for the tip: The Investec Champions Cup first round actions kicks off when one of the standout clashes of the opening weekend sees Bayonne hosting the Stormers in what promises to be a contest of contrasting styles and rising ambition. Bayonne have named an exciting backline, headlined by the electric Yohan Orabe at fullback and the powerful midfield combination of Cheikh Tiberghien and Federico Mori. With Joris Segonds pulling the strings at fly-half and Springbok scrum-half Herschel Jantjies providing tempo at nine, the French hosts will look to play fast, incisive rugby in front of their passionate home support. They have not lost at their fortress since last season when another South African team, the Bulls beat them.

The Stormers arrive with a blend of youth, power and flair, led by captain Salmaan Moerat in the engine room. Their backline carries serious threat, with Warrick Gelant directing play from fullback and Leolin Zas always capable of producing moments of magic on the wing. The midfield pairing of Dan du Plessis and Wandisile Simelane adds guile and distribution, while Ruan Ackermann and Paul de Villiers headline a dynamic loose trio. Clinton Swart and Imad Khan form a new halfback partnership. I am backing Bayonne to come away with the win. 

Rugby Handicap Betting

Handicap Betting Tips for Today

Sale Sharks vs Glasgow Warriors: Away team (-2.5)

Reason for tip: Sale Sharks and Glasgow Warriors kick off their Investec Champions Cup campaigns in a highly anticipated clash on Friday night with both sides fielding strong line-ups and looking to make an early statement. Sale will lean heavily on their powerful pack, led by Ernst van Rhyn and featuring the returning Tom Curry at No. 8 whose physical presence and work rate will be crucial at home. Rob du Preez and Raffi Quirke form a sharp halfback pairing in the absence of George Ford. They will look to control territory while Marius Louw provides midfield stability and Arron Reed brings finishing threat from the back.

Glasgow, however, arrive with serious momentum and a backline full of creativity. Adam Hastings and George Horne give the Scots plenty of speed and attacking spark, supported by a strong midfield of Stafford McDowall and Sione Tuipulotu. Scotland stars Zander Fagerson, Jack Dempsey, and Rory Darge offer muscle and breakdown dominance while Kyle Steyn and Josh McKay add firepower out wide. With both sides evenly matched, this battle could come down to discipline and accuracy in key moments but Glasgow’s cohesion and dynamism will see them to a win by more than 2 points. 

Rugby fixtures this weekend

Accumulator of the Day 

• Sale Sharks vs Glasgow Warriors- Away win
• Bayonne vs Stormers- Home win

Rugby Results Yesterday

• Saracens vs Bath- Away win✅
• Pau vs La Rochelle- Home win✅

Rugby tomorrow

• Lions vs Benetton
• Bulls vs Bordeaux
• La Rochelle vs Leicester Tigers
• Saracens vs Clermont
• Bath vs Munster
• Leinster vs Harlequins
• Scarlets vs Bristol Bears

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.