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Rugby Predictions for SUNDAY 12 April 2026
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Bordeaux Begles vs Toulouse
Tip 1: Bordeaux to win
Reason for the tip: Bordeaux-Bègles take on Toulouse in a mouthwatering all-French Champions Cup quarter-final with both sides stacked with international quality and attacking firepower. The home side will look to play with tempo, guided by the creativity of Matthieu Jalibert at flyhalf and the finishing brilliance of Damian Penaud and Louis Bielle-Biarrey out wide. Captain Maxime Lucu controls the pace from scrumhalf while the forward pack, led by Jefferson Poirot and Adam Coleman, must front up physically to compete with Toulouse’s powerful engine room.
Toulouse arrive as one of the most complete sides in Europe with attacking threats and power across their team. Antoine Dupont is the heartbeat of the team, dictating play with his speed and decision-making while Romain Ntamack adds composure and tactical control. The backline is dangerous across the park, with Thomas Ramos and Matthis Lebel capable of turning half-chances into tries. Up front, Emmanuel Meafou and Thibaud Flament bring physical dominance, while the back row of Anthony Jelonch, Jack Willis and François Cros offers balance and work rate. The brilliance of the home teams constant attacks will be enough to see them to victory.
Rugby Handicap Betting
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Benetton vs Exeter Chiefs: Away team (-2.5)
Reason for tip:Benetton host Exeter in what promises to be a tightly contested Challenge Cup quarter final clash, with both sides bringing a strong mix of physicality and attacking intent. Benetton will look to their experienced core, led by captain Michele Lamaro, to set the tone at the breakdown and in defence. The backline has plenty of creativity with Jacob Umaga pulling the strings at flyhalf and the midfield pairing of Tommaso Menoncello and Malakai Fekitoa offering both power and skill. Out wide, Ignacio Mendy and Onisi Ratave provide pace while Rhyno Smith adds attacking spark from fullback.
Exeter arrive with a well-balanced squad and a strong forward platform led by captain Dafydd Jenkins. The pack, featuring Scott Sio and Jack Yeandle, will aim to dominate set-pieces and give their backs quality ball. Henry Slade is the key playmaker in midfield, capable of creating opportunities with his distribution and kicking game, while Immanuel Feyi-Waboso offers a dangerous finishing option on the wing. This matchup could come down to discipline and execution, with both teams capable of controlling phases. Benetton’s home advantage will keep them competitive, but Exeter’s structure and composure will see them to victory and I am backing them to cover the -2.5 handicap.
Rugby fixtures this weekend
Accumulator of the Day
- Bordeaux vs Toulouse- Home win
- Benetton vs Exeter Chiefs- Away win
- Canada(W) vs Australia(W)- Home win
Rugby Results Yesterday
- Glasgow vs Toulon- Home win❌
- Leinster vs Sale Sharks- Home win✅
- Montpellier vs Connacht- Home win✅
- Zebre vs Dragons-Away win✅
- Moana Pasifika vs Chiefs-Away win✅
- Fijian Drua vs Force- Home win✅
- Hurricanes vs Blues- Home win✅
- Reds vs Crusaders- 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.
