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Rugby Predictions SUNDAY 11 OCTOBER 2026
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Sale Sharks vs Harlequins:Away team (+15.5 handicap)1.90 odds
Tip 1: Sale Sharks to win but Harlequins to cover the handicap
Reason for the tip: There is plenty to like about this Sale Sharks side, particularly up front. Tom Curry and Courtney Lawes should make life uncomfortable for Harlequins around the breakdown, while Ernst van Rhyn leads a pack that looks built for a physical contest. George Ford and Gus Warr have the experience to play off that platform and won’t be afraid to keep Quins pinned back if the game becomes tight. Sale also have some real danger outside them, with Joe Marchant, Arron Reed and Joe Carpenter capable of punishing loose defending.
Harlequins certainly haven’t come to simply contain Sale, though. Marcus Smith gives them that unpredictable edge at fly-half, and with George Furbank, Tyrone Green and Cadan Murley around him, they have the runners to turn half a chance into points. The big question is whether Quins can get enough good possession for those backs to matter. Sale look stronger across the forwards and their bench could become increasingly important after the hour mark. I fancy a close game early before Sale gradually take control but I am backing Harlequins to cover the +15.5 handicap.
Rugby Handicap Betting
Handicap Betting Tips for Today
Exeter Chiefs vs Newcastle:Home team(-14.5 handicap)1.87 odds
For Exeter Chiefs against Newcastle Red Bulls, the team sheets point towards Exeter having the stronger hand, particularly if they can get their forwards on top. Ethan Roots, Ross Vintcent and Greg Fisilau give them plenty of energy around the field, while Dafydd Jenkins provides leadership in the second row. There is also real quality behind the scrum. Henry Slade can open up a defence when given space, and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is the sort of runner Newcastle cannot afford to give many opportunities. Exeter should look to play with tempo at home.
Newcastle are not short of dangerous players themselves, and their back three immediately catches the eye. Christian Wade and Werner Kok can cause problems if the visitors find some broken-field ball, while Hoskins Sotutu gives them a powerful carrier from number eight. The difficulty may be getting enough possession to bring those players into the contest. Exeter look better balanced across the starting side and should have an advantage at home, although Newcastle are capable of keeping this competitive for long periods. The strength of the home sides bench makes me confident that Sale can overcome the -14.5 handicap.
Rugby fixtures this weekend
Accumulator of the Day
- Sale Sharks vs Harlequins-Home win
- Exeter vs Newcastle-Home win
- Toulouse vs Bayonne-Home win
Rugby Results Yesterday
- Bulls vs Lions-Home win✅
- Stormers vs Sharks-Home win✅
- Northampton Saints vs Bath-Home win✅
- Saracens vs Bristol-Home win✅
- Stade Français Paris vs Montpellier-Home win✅
- Lyon vs Stade Rochelais-Home win❌
- RC Toulonnais vs Racing 92-Home win✅
- Section Paloise vs Castres-Home win Olympique✅
Rugby tomorrow
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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
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