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Rugby Predictions FRIDAY 03 July 2026
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Penrith Panthers(WIN) 1.54 odds vs South Sydney Rabbitohs
Tip 1: Panthers to win
Reason for the tip: Penrith will be eager to end a two-game losing streak when they host South Sydney in the opening match of Round 18 at CommBank Stadium on Friday. After a dominant 12-1 start to the season, the log leaders have suffered narrow defeats to the Titans and Cowboys but remain determined to protect their position at the top. The Panthers face a major challenge without State of Origin representatives Nathan Cleary, Isaah Yeo and Liam Martin. Jack Cogger takes over at halfback, while Lindsay Smith shifts to lock. Brian To’o returns on the wing after missing Blues selection, but Isaiah Papali’i is unavailable due to concussion.
South Sydney arrive full of confidence after an impressive victory over Parramatta and sit seventh, just two points behind second place. Jack Wighton returns from a broken arm at centre, although prolific winger Alex Johnston misses out with a calf injury. Penrith have dominated this fixture, winning 13 of the last 16 meetings, and boast an outstanding record at CommBank Stadium, making them slight favourites despite their depleted squad. I am backing the home side for the win.
Rugby Handicap Betting
Handicap Betting Tips for Today
Saracens(W) vs Trailfinders(W): Home team (-17.5) 1.87 odds
Reason for the tip: There will be an exciting women’s rugby match with two well-matched teams that have selected some formidable teams full of international players. This match will see some fierce competition as far as the scrums will go since it will be a test of strength between the front rows and the loose forwards. Packer and De Goede will be important ball carriers while Burton and Zackary will be their main rivals in that department.
In the backline, the battle of Harrison versus C. Gallagher in the flyhalf position will be vital in deciding who wins. Both these players will have the job of controlling the game through directing the ball and creating opportunities for their outside backs like Breach, Gregson, White and Inman. Quick ball by Apps and Norman-Bell will also be necessary in getting past tight defenses.The matches are bound to be tough since both sets have some great players and even some formidable bench players too. I am backing Saracens to win and cover the -17.5 handicap.
Rugby fixtures this weekend
Accumulator of the Day
- Penrith Panthers vs South Sydney Rabbitohs- Home team
- France 7s vs Great Britain 7s- Home win
- Italy 7s vs Georgia 7s-Home win
Rugby Results Yesterday
- Wakefield vs Huddersfield- Home win✅
- Newcastle Knights vs West Tigers- Home win✅
Rugby tomorrow
- New Zealand vs France
- Japan vs Italy
- Australia vs Ireland
- Fiji vs Wales
- South Africa vs England
- Argentina vs Scotland
- Uruguay vs Georgia
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.
