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Rugby Predictions for SUNDAY 10 May 2026
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Newcastle Red Bull vs Harlequins(W)1.80 odds
Tip 1: Harlequins to win
Reason for the tip: Two teams that have had disastrous campaigns meet when Newcastle Falcons host Harlequins in this PREM basement battle., with both teams eager to finish the season strongly after inconsistent campaigns. Both teams are just playing for pride as their race for a playoff position is lone over. Newcastle have named an experienced backline featuring Christian Wade, Sammy Arnold and Josh Hodge, giving them genuine attacking threat from deep but it is Brett Connon’s control at flyhalf which will be vital. Captain George McGuigan leads a hardworking forward pack alongside Tom Christie and Tom Gordon. The Falcons will look to use home conditions and physicality to disrupt Harlequins’ rhythm.
Harlequins possess one of the most dangerous attacking backline in the league but they have looked a shadow of their former selves and will be hoping to close the season with a win. Marcus Smith orchestrates the attack from flyhalf with Alex Dombrandt providing strong ball-carrying from the back of the scrum. Out wide, Cadan Murley offers pace and finishing ability while Chandler Cunningham-South brings physical edge in the loose forwards. The Quins bench also looks impactful, particularly with Will Evans and Will Porter available late in the game. I am backing the visitors to come away with the win.
Rugby Handicap Betting
Handicap Betting Tips for Today
Exeter Chiefs vs Bath(-6.5)1.90
Reason for the tip: Exeter Chiefs host Bath in what promises to be an exciting PREM encounter with the visitors pushing for top spot on the table while the home side are trying to clinch a top four spot. The visitors arrive with a star-studded lineup and will see this as an important opportunity to maintain momentum heading toward the business end of the season. Exeter have selected an exciting side featuring the experienced midfield combination of Henry Slade and Len Ikitau while Paul Brown-Bampoe and Campbell Ridl provide pace out wide. Captain Dafydd Jenkins leads a mobile forward pack alongside Ross Vintcent and Christ Tshiunza with the Chiefs likely to target a fast, physical contest.
Bath have enormous firepower across the park. Finn Russell and Ben Spencer form one of the league’s most dangerous halfback pairings, controlling territory and tempo brilliantly. Ollie Lawrence and Henry Arundell offer major attacking threats in the backline while Sam Underhill and Alfie Barbeary bring physicality and breakdown pressure up front. The bench impact is also significant, with Thomas du Toit, Beno Obano and Cameron Redpath all capable of shifting momentum. I am backing Bath to win and cover the -6.5 handicap.
Rugby fixtures this weekend
Accumulator of the Day
- Newcastle Red Bulls vs Harlequins- Away win
- Exeter Chiefs vs Bath- Away win
- Racing 92 vs La Rochelle- Home win
- Spears Kubota vs Kobe Steel- Home win
- Suntory Sungoliath vs Black Rams- Home win
Rugby Results Yesterday
- Bulls vs Zebre- Home win✅
- Sharks vs Benetton- Home win✅
- Leinster vs Lions- Home win✅
- Ospreys vs Scarlets- Home win✅
- Moana vs Hurricanes- Away win✅
- Connacht vs Munster- Home win✅
- Dragons vs Edinburgh- Home win❌
- Highlanders vs Waratahs- Home win✅
- Brumbies vs Force- Home win✅
Rugby tomorrow
- No matches tomorrow
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.
