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Rugby Predictions for SUNDAY 21 December 2025
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Latest Betway Rugby odds
| Date and Time | Event Name | Winner Odds | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21-12-2025 15:00 | Newcastle Red Bulls v Bath Rugby | 9.2045.001.09 | Bet Now |
| 21-12-2025 20:05 | Union Bordeaux Begles v RC Toulonnais | 7.6035.001.12 | Bet Now |
1X2 Tips For Rugby Fixtures Today
Newcastle Falcons vs Bath
Tip 1: Bath to win
Reason for the tip: Newcastle Falcons host Bath in a Premiership clash where both sides will be keen to assert control through the pack and build momentum as the season progresses. The home side are captained by hooker George McGuigan, whose leadership and set-piece accuracy will be vital. Brett Connon directs play at fly-half, supported by the powerful ball-carrying of Amanaki Mafi at No.8. Out wide, Alex Hearle and Elliott Obatoyinbo offer pace and finishing ability while Seb de Chaves anchors the second row with experience and physicality.
Bath arrive with a well-balanced and increasingly confident side. Santi Carreras starts at fly-half and brings creativity, speed and a strong kicking game while Chris Harris provides defensive steel in midfield. The back three, featuring Tom de Glanville and Joe Cokanasiga, pose a real threat on counter-attack. In the forwards, captain Miles Reid leads a mobile back row, backed up by the physical presence of Ross Molony and the scrummaging power of Francois van Wyk. The bench is particularly strong, with impact players like Sam Underhill, Ben Spencer and Alfie Barbeary able to shift momentum late on. I am predicting a win for the PREM champions as they have too much firepower.
Rugby Handicap Betting
Handicap Betting Tips for Today
Bordeaux vs Toulon: Home team (-13.5)
Reason for tip: Bordeaux-Bègles welcome Toulon in a heavyweight Top 14 clash that could turn into a try fest as both teams love running the ball. The home side come into the fixture looking to impose their fast, expansive style led by the Matthieu Jalibert in the ten jersey. With their forwards generating front-foot possession, Bordeaux will aim to stretch Toulon wide and exploit space through their pace and offloading game. Their home form has been strong and they will be confident of dictating tempo, especially if they can control territory early.
Toulon, however, arrive with a side packed with experience and physical edge. Traditionally strong up front, they will look to slow Bordeaux’s ball at the breakdown and dominate collisions. Toulon’s kicking game and structured defence are key weapons, allowing them to apply pressure and force errors. If they can win the aerial battle and turn possession into points, they have the tools to frustrate the hosts. The pace and power of Bordeaux will see them to victory and they will cover the -13.5 handicap.
Rugby fixtures this weekend
Accumulator of the Day
- Newcastle vs Bath- Away win
- Bordeaux Begles vs Toulon- Home win
- Honda Heat vs Kobe Steelers-Away win
Rugby Results Yesterday
- Stormers vs Lions- Home win✅
- Benetton vs Zebre- Home win✅
- Glasgow vs Edinburgh- Home win✅
- Sharks vs Bulls-Home win✅
- Ospreys vs Munster- Away win✅
- Dragons vs Connacht-Away win❌
- Saracens vs Exeter Chiefs-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.
