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 SUNDAY 14 December 2025

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1X2 Tips For Rugby Fixtures Today

Toulon vs Bath  

Tip 1: Bath to win 

Reason for the tip:  Toulon host Bath at the Stade Mayol in a Champions Cup Round 2 showdown that promises high-tempo rugby and world-class individual matchups. Toulon’s side is stacked with international talent, headlined by flyhalf Paolo Garbisi who partners Ben White in the halfbacks. At fullback, Melvyn Jaminet offers a pinpoint boot and counter-attacking quality while the centre pairing of Nacho Brex and Jérémy Sinzelle provides defensive organisation and carrying power. Toulon are imposing in the pack with Kyle Sinckler, Jean-Baptiste Gros, Brian Alainu’uese, and captain David Ribbans forming a pack capable of dominating collisions and the scrum.

Bath have arguably their strongest side of the season. Finn Russell is the key orchestrator, supported by the electric pace of Henry Arundell and the finishing threat of Joe Cokanasiga. The midfield duo Cameron Redpath and Max Ojomoh brings balance while the experienced spine of Ben Spencer, Charlie Ewels, and Will Stuart ensures structure and set-piece reliability. With Sam Underhill and Thomas du Toit on the bench, Bath are equipped to finish strongly. I am backing the visitors to come away with the win.

Bristol vs Pau

Tip 2: Bristol to win

Reason for the tip:.Bristol Bears welcome Pau to Ashton Gate for a highly intriguing Champions Cup Round 2 encounter with the home side looking to make it two wins from two while the visitors are still looking for their first win. The Bears will look to impose their high-tempo, physical style, led by captain Fitz Harding and the imposing ball-carrying presence of Viliame Mata at No. 8. Ellis Genge will want an improvement from last week as anchors the scrum and brings the aggression that defines Bristol’s pack while Gabriel Oghre adds mobility and breakdown threat at hooker. Halfback pairing Kieran Marmion and Sam Worsley provide a blend of experience and youthful flair.

Pau arrive with a formidable squad led by captain Julian Montoya, one of the world’s premier hookers. Their back row of Isa, Credoz, and Zegueur brings real force and breakdown intensity, while the experienced halfback duo Dan Robson and Axel Desperes guide a sharp backline featuring Jack Maddocks and Aymeric Luc. Pau’s physicality will test Bristol, but Ashton Gate has become a difficult place for visiting teams and the Bears’ attacking cohesion should give them the edge. I am backing the Bears to come away with the win. 

Rugby Handicap Betting

Handicap Betting Tips for Today

Northampton Saints vs Bulls: Home team (-21.5)

Reason for tip: Northampton Saints host the Bulls in this Round 2 clash with both sides fielding squads stacked with pace, power and tactical quality despite the visitors resting a number of Springboks. Saints will rely heavily on the continuity of their Premiership core with Fin Smith pulling the strings at fly-half and Alex Mitchell providing quick service at scrum-half. The backline is loaded with attacking threats with the likes of Tommy Freeman, George Hendy and Rory Hutchinson offering strike running from deep. The home side boast an athletic pack highlighted by Tom Pearson, JJ van der Mescht and Henry Pollock, whose work rate and physicality will be crucial in slowing down the Bulls’ forward momentum.

A weakened Bulls team is still powerful and capable of forcing chaos at the breakdown and dominating collisions. Former Springbok captain Marcell Coetzee, rising star Elrigh Louw, and explosive lock Reinhardt Ludwig headline a pack that thrives on brutality and gain line dominance. Behind them, the Bulls have plenty of spark with Willie le Roux, Stedman Gans, Sergeal Petersen and Embrose Papier offering creativity, counter-attack and footwork. Northampton have home advantage and more established combinations but the Bulls’ physical punch makes this a compelling, tight contest. I am backing the Saints for the win and to cover the -21.5 handicap 

Rugby fixtures this weekend

Accumulator of the Day 

• Castres vs Edinburgh- Home win
• Harlequins vs Bayonne- Home win
• Toulon vs Bath- Away win
• Northampton Saints vs Bulls- Home win

Rugby Results Yesterday

• Stormers vs La Rochelle- Home win✅
• Clermont vs Sale Sharks- Home win❌
• Sharks vs Saracens- Home win✅
• Bordeaux vs Scarlets- Home win✅
• Munster vs Gloucester- Home win✅
• Cheetahs vs Stade Francais- Away win✅
• Newcastle vs Lions- Home win✅

Rugby tomorrow

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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.