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. You can be assured all the big rugby this weekend will be previewed on this page.

Rugby Predictions FRIDAY 06 NOVEMBER 2026

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For Rugby Fixtures Today

Ireland vs Argentina- Home team(-8.5) 1.90 odds

Tip 1: Ireland to win by more than 8 points

Reason for the tip:Ireland will be looking to bounce back from their defeat against New Zealand when they welcome Argentina to the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Andy Farrell has made several changes, with Craig Casey starting at scrum-half and Sam Prendergast directing play at fly-half. The return of Mack Hansen and Robbie Henshaw strengthens the backline, while Tadhg Beirne, Joe McCarthy and Dan Sheehan provide plenty of quality up front. Ireland have an excellent home record against Argentina, having never lost to the Pumas on Irish soil, and will be confident of maintaining that record.

Argentina have named a powerful side of their own, with Pablo Matera, Marcos Kremer and Juan Martín González forming a formidable loose-forward combination. Captain Julián Montoya will be crucial at the set pieces, while Tomás Albornoz and Juan Cruz Mallía offer attacking creativity. However, Argentina have struggled for consistency, winning just once in their last seven matches. Ireland’s strong bench, which includes Josh van der Flier, Jamison Gibson-Park and Bundee Aki, could make the difference as the match progresses. I expect Argentina to remain competitive, but Ireland should have enough quality to pull away in the second half to win by more than 8 points. 

Handicap Betting Tips for Today

Romania vs Tonga vs Lions: Home team(+2.5)1.90

Reason for tip:Romania will be looking to make home advantage count when they welcome Tonga to Bucharest in what promises to be a fiercely contested encounter. The hosts have selected a competitive side, with Tudor Butnariu, Adrian Moțoc and captain Cristi Boboc expected to play important roles up front. Alin Conache will direct proceedings at fly-half, while Taylor Gontineac and Tevita Manumua provide attacking options out wide. Romania will also take confidence from their 25–15 victory over Tonga in Bucharest in 2024, knowing they have what it takes to beat the Pacific Islanders on home soil.

Tonga certainly have the physicality to make life difficult for Romania, with Paula Latu, Vekoso Poloniati and captain Tevita Paea providing plenty of muscle up front. Patrick Pellegrini is another player Romania will need to keep quiet, while John Tapueluelu offers a dangerous attacking threat. However, Tonga’s poor away record remains a major concern, and they have struggled to produce consistent performances outside the Pacific. Romania should be able to match the visitors physically, and with home support behind them, I fancy the Oaks to grind out another hard-fought victory.

Rugby fixtures this weekend

Accumulator of the Day 

• Ireland vs Argentina- Home win
• Romania vs Tonga – Home win

Rugby Results Yesterday

• Pau vs Toulouse- Home win✅
• Tonga vs Samoa- Home win✅

Rugby tomorrow

• Italy vs South Africa
• Scotland vs New Zealand
• Wales vs Japan
• France vs Fiji
• RC Toulonnais vs Stade Français Paris
• Section Paloise vs USA Perpignan
• Montpellier vs Lyon

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?

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4. How to stream live rugby in South Africa for free?

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