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 06 March 2026

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1X2 Tips For Rugby Fixtures Today

Ireland vs Wales 

Tip 1: Ireland to win 

Reason for the tip: Ireland host Wales in a highly anticipated Six Nations Championship clash at the iconic Aviva Stadium in Dublin, where the home side will look to assert their dominance in front of a passionate crowd. The home side will field a powerful lineup led by captain Caelan Doris at No.8 with the experienced spine of Jamison Gibson-Park and Jack Crowley steering the attack from halfback. The midfield pairing of Garry Ringrose and Stuart McCloskey offers both creativity and physicality, while wings Robert Baloucoune and Jacob Stockdale provide pace and finishing ability out wide. Up front, the Irish pack looks formidable with Tadhg Furlong, Rónan Kelleher and Tom O’Toole anchoring the scrum, supported by the experienced second-row duo of James Ryan and Tadhg Beirne.

Meanwhile, the Wales national rugby union team arrive determined to challenge the hosts despite a relatively youthful squad. Captain Dewi Lake leads from hooker while the backline features dangerous attacking threats such as Louis Rees-Zammit and Josh Adams. Dan Edwards takes charge at fly-half with Tomos Williams at scrum-half, a combination tasked with controlling territory and creating opportunities against a disciplined Irish defence. Ireland’s strong home record at the Aviva Stadium makes them favourites along with an excellent bench. I am predicting a comprehensive home victory. 

Waratahs vs Hurricanes 

Tip 2: Hurricanes to win 

Reason for the tip: The Super Rugby Pacific clash between the New South Wales Waratahs and the Hurricanes promises to be an exciting encounter as both sides look to strengthen their position on the table. The Waratahs boast an exciting backline led by fullback Andrew Kellaway and rising star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii at outside centre. The midfield combination of Suaalii and Joey Walton should provide both power and creativity while Max Jorgensen and Triston Reilly offer speed out wide. Captain Matt Philip anchors the pack alongside Miles Amatosero, with experienced back-rower Pete Samu providing physicality and breakdown presence. Scrum-half Jake Gordon and fly-half Lawson Creighton will be tasked with controlling the tempo and territory for the Sydney side.

The Hurricanes arrive with a balanced squad featuring several international stars. The backline is spearheaded by the versatile Jordie Barrett at inside centre, partnered by Billy Proctor in midfield. Cam Roigard provides sharp service at scrum-half while Callum Harkin directs play at fly-half. In the forwards, co-captain Du’Plessis Kirifi leads a hardworking loose trio alongside Peter Lakai and Devan Flanders. The front row of Xavier Numia, Asafo Aumua and Pasilio Tosi gives the Hurricanes a powerful platform at scrum time. This matchup could be decided by the breakdown battle and tactical kicking. The Hurricanes’ structured attack and experience in key positions may give them a slight edge which will ultimately carry them to victory.  

Rugby Handicap Betting

Handicap Betting Tips for Today

Chiefs vs Moana Pasifika: Home team (-30.5)

Reason for tip: The Chiefs will be aiming to maintain their strong form when they face Moana Pasifika in an intriguing Super Rugby Pacific clash this weekend. The Chiefs welcome back two key players, with Damian McKenzie and Cortez Ratima both starting their first games of the season. Their return adds plenty of attacking spark and game management to the Chiefs’ backline. McKenzie’s creativity and ability to control territory from flyhalf will be crucial, while Ratima’s quick service from the base of the ruck should help the Chiefs maintain a high tempo. The home side also boasts strong ball carriers in Wallace Sititi and captain Tupou Vaa’i, who will look to dominate the forward battle.

Moana Pasifika, however, have the power and experience to trouble any opponent. The midfield pairing of Ngani Laumape and Tevita Latu offers plenty of physicality, while veteran scrumhalf Augustine Pulu will try to guide the side around the field.If the Chiefs can build early momentum and allow McKenzie and Ratima to dictate play, they should have the edge. Moana Pasifika will rely on their physical forwards and explosive outside backs to keep the contest competitive in what promises to be an entertaining encounter. The Chiefs have a power packed bench therefore I am backing them to cover the -30.5 handicap. 

Rugby fixtures this weekend

Accumulator of the Day 

• Chiefs vs Moana Pasifika- Home win
• Waratahs vs Hurricanes- Away win
• Ireland vs Wales- Home win

Rugby Results Yesterday

• Pau vs Bordeaux Begles- Home win✅
• Canon Eagles vs Spears Kubota- Away win✅
• Blue Revs vs Suntory Sungoliath- Home win❌

Rugby tomorrow

• Highlanders vs Force
• Blues vs Crusaders
• Brumbies vs Reds
• Scotland vs France
• Italy vs England
• Suntory Sungoliath vs Dynoboars

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.