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Rugby Predictions for SUNDAY 28 December 2025
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Latest Betway Rugby odds
| Date and Time | Event Name | Winner Odds | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28-12-2025 05:00 | Shizuoka Blue Revs v Urayasu D-Rocks | 5.8028.001.13 | Bet Now |
| 28-12-2025 05:30 | Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars v Saitama Wild Knights | 1.1029.006.20 | Bet Now |
| 28-12-2025 05:30 | Yokohama Canon Eagles v Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo | 1.2822.003.65 | Bet Now |
| 28-12-2025 15:00 | Exeter RC Chiefs v Leicester Tigers | 1.4527.003.10 | Bet Now |
| 28-12-2025 15:00 | Section Paloise v Montpellier Herault Rugby | 3.8530.001.32 | Bet Now |
| 28-12-2025 17:00 | RC Toulonnais v USA Perpignan | 1.0270.0017.00 | Bet Now |
| 28-12-2025 20:05 | Stade Toulousain v Stade Rochelais | 12.0060.001.05 | Bet Now |
1X2 Tips For Rugby Fixtures Today
Exeter Chiefs vs Leicester Tigers
Tip 1: Exeter to win
Reason for the tip: Exeter Chiefs host Leicester Tigers in a PREM clash that pits youthful energy against proven power and experience. Exeter will look to play with tempo, driven by the creativity of Henry Slade in midfield and the pace of Immanuel Feyi-Waboso who remains one of the most dangerous broken-field runners in the league. Captain Dafydd Jenkins anchors the pack alongside the abrasive Ethan Roots and dynamic No.8 Greg Fisilau, giving the Chiefs strong carrying options through the middle. How quickly Harvey Skinner can move the ball and manage territory will be key to Exeter’s chances.
Leicester arrive with a physically imposing side and clear strengths in the tight exchanges. Ollie Chessum leads from the engine room, supported by breakdown specialist Tommy Reffell, whose turnover threat can disrupt Exeter’s rhythm. Out wide, the back three of Freddie Steward, Adam Radwan and Ollie Hassell-Collins offers aerial dominance and finishing quality. While Billy Searle controls the game at flyhalf, Leicester also have significant impact from the bench, notably Jack van Poortvliet, who can lift the tempo late on. Exeter are on a great run of form therefore I am backing them to win on their home patch.
Rugby Handicap Betting
Handicap Betting Tips for Today
Canon Eagles vs Brave Lupus: Away team (-10.5)
Reason for tip: Canon Eagles face a tough challenge as they welcome Brave Lupus Tokyo in what looks like a classic clash between ambition and proven quality in Japan Rugby League One. The home side comes into the match unchanged after their last win. Much of their attacking direction will come from Yu Tamura at flyhalf, with Atsushi Saumaki providing physicality at the back of the scrum. The engine room pairing of Rory Baker and Liam Moli must front up against a powerful Brave Lupus pack, while Yuto Mori and Rikiya Tabata will look to create space in midfield. Discipline and set-piece accuracy will be vital if Canon are to stay competitive.
Brave Lupus arrives stacked with international class. Richie Mo’unga pulls the strings at flyhalf and remains the key difference-maker, supported by the explosive midfield combination of Rob Thompson and Samu Kerevi’s long-time partner Seta Tamanivalu. Up front, Shannon Frizell’s replacement role is well covered by Michael Stolberg and Anaru Ofisa, while Yu Sugiyama ensures quick service at scrumhalf. The bench also offers serious impact, with Matt McCollins and Charles Piutau-type quality in reserve. I am backing the visitors to win and cover the -10.5 handicap.
Rugby fixtures this weekend
Accumulator of the Day
- Canon Eagles vs Brave Lupus- Away win
- Exeter Chiefs vs Leicester Tigers- Home win
- Toulon vs Perpignan- Home win
Rugby Results Yesterday
- Bristol vs Newcastle Red Bull- Home win✅
- Zebre vs Benetton- Away win✅
- Edinburgh vs Glasgow Warriors- Home win❌
- Connacht vs Ulster- Away win✅
- Munster vs Leinster- home win❌
- Gloucester vs Saracens- Home win❌
- Castres vs Lyon- 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.
