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Rugby Predictions SATURDAY 24 OCTOBER 2026
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Bulls vs Ulster- Home team handicap(-17.5)
Tip 1: Bulls to win by 18 points or more
Reason for the tip:There is a lot to like about this Bulls side and I think they should win this one at home. Handre Pollard starting at 10 is a big plus because this is exactly the sort of game where his kicking and experience can make a difference. The Bulls don’t need to overplay either. They have a big pack, plenty of good ball carriers and enough pace out wide when the opportunities come. Ulster will make them work for it, especially around the breakdown, but if the Bulls get on top at scrum time I can see them controlling most of the game.
Ulster certainly aren’t coming to Pretoria without a chance. Stuart McCloskey is always difficult to handle and Jacob Stockdale only needs a little bit of space to cause trouble. The problem for me comes later in the match. Look at who the Bulls can bring on: Marco van Staden, Cobus Wiese and Cameron Hanekom, with Curwin Bosch available as well. That’s a lot of quality arriving when Ulster’s forwards are beginning to tire. I think it might be fairly close for the first hour before the Bulls start opening up a gap, therefore I am backing the home side to win by 20+ points.
Stormers vs Scarlets: Away team(+22.5)1.90
Tip 2: Bulls to win by a margin under 22 points
Reason for the tip: The Stormers have picked a side that should want to play quickly, and that could make this a difficult afternoon for the Scarlets. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is the man I’d expect to set the tone. If he gets front-foot ball, there is plenty happening outside him with Gelant, Senatla and Simelane. I also like the combination of Dayimani and Roos in the loose because both can turn defence into attack very quickly. The Stormers won’t want this becoming messy, though. Keep the tempo high and I think they’ll find plenty of gaps.
Scarlets do have enough about them to cause a few problems. Josh Macleod is the sort of player who can make a nuisance of himself at the breakdown, while Sam Lousi gives them some real physical presence. But the Stormers bench is where I think this gets away from them. Imagine having Deon Fourie and Cobus Reinach coming on when the game starts opening up. That’s a pretty handy pair to have waiting. Scarlets may stay with them early, but I can’t see them matching the Stormers for the full 80. The home side win will this match by 17 points,
Benetton vs Glasgow: Away team(-7.5)1.83
Tip 3: Glasgow to win and cover the -7.5 handicap
Reason for the tip:This one could be closer than people think. Benetton are at home and they have a habit of making these games uncomfortable, especially when their forwards get stuck in. Michele Lamaro will be everywhere, as usual, and I like having Jacob Umaga at 10 because he isn’t afraid to try something when the chance is there. Glasgow can’t just turn up expecting to control things. Benetton have enough pace outside to hurt them as well. Give Rhyno Smith or Louis Lynagh a bit of room and suddenly Glasgow could find themselves chasing back towards their own line.
I’m still going with Glasgow, but not by much. There is just a bit more quality in their side for me. Sione Tuipulotu is going to take some stopping in midfield and Rory Darge against Lamaro should be a cracking battle. What I don’t see is Glasgow coming over and blowing Benetton away. They’ll probably have a spell where they’re under real pressure and simply have to hang in there. If it’s still close with 15 minutes left, that’s where I’d trust Glasgow a little more and win by 8 points or more.
Leinster vs Munster: Away team(+16.5)1.80
Tip 4: Leinster to win by less than 16 points
Reason for the tip: Leinster should win this, but it’s a derby and that always makes me a little careful. Munster won’t care how many big names are on the other team sheet. They’ll get stuck in. They always do. Leinster’s pack does look frightening, though. Porter, Furlong, McCarthy, Ryan and van der Flier are some group to deal with. Then there’s Dan Sheehan playing at eight, which I’m really interested to see. It could work brilliantly. For Munster, the job is simple enough to say but much harder to do. Don’t let Leinster settle.
I can see Munster having a good spell in this game. Beirne will probably steal something he has no right to steal, while Coombes will keep carrying straight at them. That’s Munster. They won’t disappear. But Leinster have Gibson-Park, and that’s where I keep coming back to. Give him quick ball and everything changes. Suddenly Keenan is appearing somewhere, Henshaw is running onto the ball and Munster are scrambling. I think they’ll hang on for quite a while. Maybe longer than expected. Leinster to finish stronger, though and win this one by 10 points.
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Ospreys vs Dragons: Away team(+7.5)1.90
Reason for tip: Ospreys look the better bet for me, although I wouldn’t expect this to be comfortable. Morgan Morris gives them plenty of go-forward and Harri Deaves will be chasing everything around him. The backs are interesting too. Keelan Giles can finish, while Owen Watkin gives them some experience in midfield. Dragons won’t mind making this ugly. In fact, they’d probably prefer it that way. Keep the score down, stay in touch and see what happens late on. That’s where Ospreys need to be patient and not start forcing things.
Dragons have some dangerous runners, especially Rio Dyer. Give him space and he’s gone. Tinus de Beer will probably kick plenty as well, trying to make Ospreys play from awkward positions. I still prefer the home side. Not by a lot, though. Ross Moriarty coming off the Ospreys bench could be useful when bodies start getting tired, and Lalakai Foketi gives them another option later on. This feels like one of those Welsh derbies that stays messy for ages. Ospreys to edge ahead when it matters but Dragons to cover the +7.5 handicap.
Bristol vs Exeter Chiefs: Home team(-6.5)1.90
Reason for tip:Bristol at home get my vote. Look at that backline. Rees-Zammit on one wing, Ibitoye on the other and Harry Randall trying to get the game moving as quickly as possible. That’s trouble if Exeter start missing tackles. AJ MacGinty is important too. He doesn’t need to do anything fancy. Just put Bristol in the right places and let the runners do their thing. Up front, Ellis Genge will want to set the mood early. Exeter won’t back away from that battle. They never really do.
Exeter can hurt Bristol, though. Henry Slade is still the man I’d worry about most. Give him time and he’ll find something. Greg Fisilau and Ethan Roots should also make sure Bristol don’t have everything their own way around the contact area. But here’s the problem. Can Exeter live with Bristol if the game gets loose? I’m not convinced. Randall loves that sort of chaos and suddenly Rees-Zammit or Ibitoye can be away. I reckon Exeter will stay close for a good while. Then Bristol find another gear and win by more than 6 points.
Rugby fixtures this weekend
Accumulator of the Day
- Stade Toulousain vs USA Perpignan-Home win
- RC Toulonnais vs Section Paloise-Home win
- Bulls vs Ulster-Home win
- Benetton vs Glasgow Warriors-Away win
- Stormers vs Scarlets-Home win
- Leinster vs Munster-Home win
- Ospreys vs Dragons-Home win
Rugby Results Yesterday
- Cardiff vs Sharks-Home win❌
- Newcastle vs Sale Sharks-Home win✅
- Gloucester vs Bath-Home win✅
- Connacht vs Zebre-Home win✅
Rugby tomorrow
- Harlequins vs Saracens
- La Rochelle vs Bordeaux Begles
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