Rugby Predictions for Today 29 June 2025
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.
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Latest Betway Rugby odds
| Date and Time | Event Name | Winner Odds | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02-07-2025 10:00 | Reds v British & Irish Lions | 1.0035.0013.00 | Bet Now |
| 03-07-2025 19:00 | Castleford Tigers v Huddersfield Giants | 1.5322.002.50 | Bet Now |
| 04-07-2025 10:00 | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs v Brisbane Broncos | 2.551.5022.00 | Bet Now |
| 04-07-2025 19:00 | Leigh Leopards v Wigan Warriors | 1.3324.003.30 | Bet Now |
| 05-07-2025 03:35 | Maori All Blacks v Scotland | 3.7024.001.36 | Bet Now |
| 05-07-2025 05:00 | Japan v Wales | 4.7027.001.25 | Bet Now |
| 05-07-2025 07:05 | New Zealand v France | 11.0045.001.07 | Bet Now |
| 05-07-2025 07:30 | Canberra Raiders v St George Illawarra Dragons | 1.2625.003.70 | Bet Now |
| 05-07-2025 09:35 | North Queensland Cowboys v Melbourne Storm | 3.6025.001.28 | Bet Now |
| 05-07-2025 14:00 | Hull FC v St Helens | 2.4722.001.54 | Bet Now |
1X2 Tips For Rugby Fixtures Today
New Zealand U20 vs Italy U20
Tip 1: New Zealand U20 to win
Reason for the tip: The recently crowned Rugby Championship U20 winners New Zealand take on the hosts Italy in the first match of the U20 Rugby World Cup. The six time winners will be looking for a record extending seventh title but they will first have to overcome an ever improving Italian team that will have home ground advantage. The visitors have the edge in that they have recently played as a team in the Rugby Championship with the likes of Maloni Kunawave and Dylan Pledger being the real standout players.
The Italians have traditionally been strong in the forwards and they will want to slow the game down and frustrate the Baby Blacks who love a fast paced game. If the home side are to create history and beat their opponents for the first time, they will need to avoid conceding turnovers as NZ are deadly on the counter attack with their pacy wingers and fullback. I am backing the Baby Boks to get their campaign off to a winning start.
England U20 vs Scotland U20
Tip 2: England U20 to win
Defending champions England begin their quest for a fifth title when they take on Scotland in their opening fixture. The English side have been in great form for the past few years but will be disappointed with their runners up finish in the U20 Six Nations this season. There will be plenty of incentives for the youngsters as last season star player Henry Pollock has been drafted into the British & Lions team all in the space of 12 months. Scotland will be delighted to be back in the main draw after they won the Trophy Tournament.
This will be a baptism of fire for the Scottish boys on their return to the tournament and will need their big players like Co- Captains Freddy Douglas and Johnny Ventisei to come to the fore. They will need to find a way to combat the power of the English forward pack especially at scrum time. One way will be to keep possession and cut out any handling errors that could lead to scrums. I am backing England to come away with a resounding victory.
Rugby Handicap Betting
Handicap Betting Tips for Today
Australia U20 vs South Africa U20 – Home team (+6.5)
Reason for tip: The Junior Wallabies will be coming into this encounter against the Baby Boks full of confidence after narrowingly losing out on the Rugby Championship to the Baby Blacks. The South African team have now lost their last two matches against this opposition and will need to be at their best if they are to prevent a third straight loss. They will need their powerhouse flanker Bathobele Hlekani to get them over the advantage line with his powerful carries. The Junior Wallabies have shown a massive improvement in their forward pack and it is for this reason I am backing them to cover the handicap.
Rugby fixtures this weekend
Accumulator of the Day
Australia U20 vs South Africa U20- Home win
New Zealand U20 vs Italy U20- Home win
England U20 vs Scotland U20- Home win
Rugby Results Yesterday
Springboks vs Barbarians- Home Win✅
Western Force vs British & Irish Lions- Away Win✅
Toulouse vs Bordeaux Begles- Home Win✅
Leopards vs Eastern Province- Home Win❌
Japan XV vs Maori All Blacks- Away Win✅
Warrington vs Hull FC- Away win✅
Rugby 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.
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