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. 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.

Rugby Predictions for Sunday 24 August 2025

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1X2 Tips For Rugby Fixtures Today

Cheetahs vs Griquas 

Tip 1: Cheetahs to win

Reason for the tip: The high flying neighbours meet when the Cheetahs welcome the Griquas to the Toyota Stadium. Both teams are on a four game winning run which has the home side move to the top of the table while the visitors are just a point behind in third place. Cheetahs head coach Frans Steyn has made a few changes from the win over the Lions with Marco Janse van Vuuren coming into the midfield for Ali Mgijima while John-Kelly Okonkwo comes into the front row. The Griquas have again selected the same starting XV for the third straight match. 

The home side have tightened up their game plan after their opening round loss and that has been paying handsome dividends. They will however be concerned of their poor second half showings which could be a problem as the Griquas are excellent in the last quarter. The visitors have been arguably the most attacking team in the competition with their exciting back three of  Cameron Hufke, Dylan Maart and Gurswin Wehr therefore the Cheetahs will need to be accurate with their kicking otherwise they will be punished. I am backing the home side to come away with the win.

Rugby Handicap Betting

Handicap Betting Tips for Today

North Harbour vs Bay of Plenty: Away team(-13.5)

Reason for tip: North Harbour will be looking for their first win of the season when they welcome the Bay of Plenty in this round four match. The home side have had a season to forget with four losses on the trot but will be boosted by the return of Mark Telea and Kade Banks on the wings. They will give them that attacking edge that has been missing all season. The visitors will also be able to call on their All Blacks wingers Emini Narawa and Leroy Carter. We could be in for a cracker of a contest if the ball can find its way to the wingers. 

Bay of Plenty started like a house on fire but have lost their last two matches mainly due to them not having any cohesion in attack. The return of their star wingers will definitely improve and the selection of Kaleb Trask in the flyhalf position. North Harbour will need to improve their discipline and defence if they are to get their first win of the season. The match will be decided in the forwards and this is an area the Bay of Plenty holds the advantage. I am backing the visitors to win and cover the -13.5 handicap. 

Rugby fixtures this weekend

Accumulator of the Day 

• Cheetahs vs Griquas- Home win 
• North Harbour vs Bay of Plenty- Away win 

Rugby Results Yesterday

• Otago vs Counties Manukau – Home win✅ 
• Manuwatu vs Wellington – Away win❌
• Bulls vs Griquas – Home win❌
• South Africa(W) vs Brazil(W)- Home win✅ 

Rugby tomorrow

• Northland vs Hawkes Bay
• Tasman vs Otago
• Sharks vs Boland
• Lions vs Bulls
• Western Province vs Pumas
• Canada(W) vs Wales(W)
• USA(W) vs Australia(W)

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.