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Rugby Predictions for FRIDAY 28 NOVEMBER 2025
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Ulster vs Benetton
Tip 1: Ulster to win
Reason for the tip: Ulster and Benetton meet in a crucial URC clash at the Kingspan Stadium. The home side have made their best start to a season in many years as they won their opening three matches only to suffer their first loss before the international break. They have a strong backline with Jacob Stockdale at fullback, Rob Baloucoune’s pace out wide and the midfield pairing of James Hume and Jude Postlethwaite offering both creativity and defensive steel. Halfbacks Jack Murphy and Nathan Doak will look to control tempo while powerful ball-carriers Juarno Augustus and Nick Timoney anchor a dynamic pack led by Iain Henderson.
Benetton come into this match on the back of two losses but have electric attacking threats such as Rhyno Smith, Onisi Ratave and Paolo Odogwu with Jacob Umaga and Andy Uren pulling the strings from the halfback position. Up front they have So’otala Fa’aso’o and captain Michele Lamaro who provides aggression at the breakdown and strong carrying ability. The battle between Henderson and Federico Ruzza in the lineout will be crucial while Benetton’s front-row experience with Giosué Zilocchi and Bautista Bernasconi will test Ulster’s scrum resilience. Both teams have very strong benches but the support of the crowd makes me back Ulster for the win.
Rugby Handicap Betting
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Dragons vs Ulster: Home team (+22.5)
Reason for tip: Dragons welcome Leinster to Rodney Parade in this URC fixture where the home side are still looking for their first win after five rounds. They do however have two drawn results which means they have the same number of losses as the defending champions. Leinster’s renowned depth and structure will again be tested as the Irish internationals have been given a well-deserved rest. Angus O’Brien captains the Dragons from fullback and will be ably supported by the attacking spark of Cai Evans and emerging talents David Richards and Huw Anderson. Tinus de Beer’s game management at fly-half, alongside the experienced Rhodri Williams, will be pivotal in guiding a pack featuring Mackenzie Martin, Thomas Young, and Seb Davies whose physicality will be essential at the breakdown.
Leinster arrive with a powerful and well-balanced squad led by Max Deegan at number eight. Their backline boasts Jimmy O’Brien’s versatility, Jordan Larmour’s electric pace and Ciarán Frawley’s playmaking ability with Harry Byrne in the pivot position. The Irish giants’ forward unit, including Scott Penny, Diarmuid Mangan and Jack Boyle have a relentless work rate and dominance in contact. The set-piece battle between Oli Burrows and Gus McCarthy will be decisive while the presence of RG Snyman on the Leinster bench adds top-tier impact. The visitors should win this match but I am backing the Dragons to cover the +22.5 handicap.
Rugby fixtures this weekend
Accumulator of the Day
- Dragons vs Leinster- Away win
- Ulster vs Benetton-Home win
Rugby Results Yesterday
- Scotland vs Tonga- Home win✅
- England vs Argentina- Home win✅
Rugby tomorrow
- Wales vs South Africa
- Bulls vs Lions
- Munster vs Stormers
- Connacht vs Sharks
- Scarlets vs Glasgow
- Bristol vs Northampton Saints
- Toulouse vs Racing 92
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.
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