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Rugby Predictions Sunday 21 June 2026
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The Sydney Roosters vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks(WIN) 2.58 odds
Tip 1:Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks to win
Reason for the tip: The Cronulla Sharks head to Allianz Stadium full of confidence after four consecutive victories, including a gritty 10-8 win over the Warriors last week. Their momentum has been boosted by the return of key players Blayke Brailey and Nicho Hynes, both of whom have been declared fit and named to start.
The Sharks will be aiming for a fifth straight win, but face a major test against a Roosters side level with them on 20 competition points. Both teams have identical records of eight wins and five losses from 13 matches this season, highlighting how evenly matched they are.Cronulla have won four of the last seven meetings between the clubs, although the Roosters claimed a 34-22 comeback victory when the sides met earlier this season in Perth. Brailey’s return from a fractured arm provides a significant boost, while Hynes is back after missing three matches with a calf injury. With both teams evenly matched, this should be a tight contest. The return of Brailey and Hynes could prove decisive, giving the Sharks a slight edge in a game likely to be settled by a narrow margin.
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St. Helens vs Huddersfield: Home team (-21.5) 1.87 odds
Reason for the tip: St Helens will be looking to continue their push near the top of the Super League table when they host Huddersfield Giants. Saints have named a strong 21-man squad featuring key figures such as Jack Welsby, Alex Walmsley, Harry Robertson and Tristan Sailor. Their pack has plenty of size and experience, while the likely halves combination of George Whitby and Brodie Croft replacement Lewis Humphreys will aim to control territory and create opportunities for their dangerous outside backs.
Huddersfield Giants arrive as underdogs but will take confidence from the inclusion of experienced campaigners such as Tui Lolohea, Adam Clune, Zac Woolford and Jake Connor. The Giants have struggled for consistency this season but possess enough attacking quality to trouble any defence if they can complete their sets and win the battle in the middle of the field. I am backing St. Helens to win and overcome the -21 handicap.
Rugby fixtures this weekend
Accumulator of the Day
- St. Helens vs Huddersfield-Home win
- Melbourne Storm vs Canberra Raiders-Home win
- West Tigers vs Dolphins-Home win
- The Sydney Roosters vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks-Away win
Rugby Results Yesterday
- Hurricanes vs Chiefs-Home win✅
- Montpellier vs Stade Francais-Home win✅
- Springboks vs Barbarians-Home win✅
- Saints vs Exeter Chiefs-Away win❌
- South Africa A vs Zimbabwe-Home win✅
- SWD vs Valke-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.
