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Rugby Predictions for SUNDAY 15 March 2026
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Leicester Tigers vs Exeter Chiefs
Tip 1: Exeter to win
Reason for the tip: The stage is set for an exciting showdown in the Premiership Rugby Cup final as Leicester Tigers face the Exeter Chiefs. Both sides have shown strong form throughout the competition and will be determined to lift the trophy. The home side come into the final with a balanced squad led by captain Tommy Reffell whose work at the breakdown will be crucial. The forward pack features experienced players such as Hanro Liebenberg and Harry Wells, who will look to provide a strong platform at the set pieces. In the backline, Tom Whiteley and Billy Searle will control the tempo at halfback, while Ollie Hassell-Collins offers pace and finishing ability on the wing. The Tigers also have attacking depth on the bench, including James O’Connor and Izaia Perese.
Exeter Chiefs, meanwhile, have built their campaign on physical forward play and quick attacking transitions. Captain Lewis Pearson leads a hardworking pack that includes Ross Vintcent at number eight and Joseph Dweba in the front row. Fly-half Will Haydon-Wood will direct the Chiefs’ attack, with dangerous runners like Paul Brown-Bampoe and Josh Hodge providing threats out wide. The match is likely to be decided in the forwards and the visitors seem to have the edge in this department. I am backing Exeter to walk away with the title.
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Blues vs Moana Pasifika: Away team (+29.5)
Reason for tip:An entertaining matchup is expected in Super Rugby Pacific as the Blues take on Moana Pasifika in what promises to be a fast and physical contest. The Blues have named a strong lineup led by captain Dalton Papali’i in the back row. With world-class fly-half Beauden Barrett directing play, the Auckland side will look to move the ball quickly and exploit space out wide. Powerful winger Caleb Clarke remains one of the most dangerous runners in the competition, while AJ Lam and Xavi Taele provide attacking options in midfield. Up front, the Blues pack features experienced internationals such as Ofa Tu’ungafasi and Hoskins Sotutu, who will aim to dominate the physical battle.
Moana Pasifika, however, are capable of producing exciting attacking rugby. Captain Miracle Faiilagi leads a determined forward pack alongside Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa and Allan Craig. Veteran scrum-half Augustine Pulu will control the tempo, while fly-half Patrick Pellegrini guides the attack. Dangerous runners like William Havili and Glen Vaihu can punish defensive mistakes and create scoring opportunities. I am predicting a Blues win but am backing Moana to cover the +26.5 handicap.
Rugby fixtures this weekend
Accumulator of the Day
- Blues vs Moana Pasifika- Home win
- Suntory Sungoliath vs Brave Lupus- Home win
- Leicester Tigers vs Exeter Chiefs- Away win
Rugby Results Yesterday
- Fijian Drua vs Brumbies- Home win✅
- Crusaders vs Highlanders-Home win✅
- Reds vs Waratahs-Home win✅
- Bulls vs Stormers-Home win❌
- Ireland vs Scotland-Home win✅
- France vs England-Home win✅
- Wales vs Italy-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.
