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Rugby Predictions FRIDAY 07 AUGUST 2026
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Stormers vs All Blacks( Home team) +34.5 handicap 1.91
Tip 1: All Blacks to win
Reason for the tip: The rugby world will turn its attention to Cape Town on Friday when the Stormers host the All Blacks in what promises to be a thrilling start to New Zealand’s first full tour of South Africa in three decades. While this is not an official Test match, there will be no shortage of intensity as two proud rugby teams battle at a packed DHL Stadium. The Stormers have named a powerful side featuring Springbok stars Warrick Gelant, Evan Roos and Deon Fourie, while Ruhan Nel captains the team. Much of the spotlight, however, will fall on exciting young flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed, who faces one of the greatest playmakers of the modern era in Beauden Barrett.
The All Blacks may not have selected their strongest possible XV, but the visitors still boast world-class quality throughout their lineup. Anton Lienert-Brown, Rieko Ioane, Patrick Tuipulotu and Samisoni Taukei’aho provide invaluable experience, while the bench includes explosive talents such as Asafo Aumua, Ethan Blackadder and Caleb Clarke. Both teams will be expected to run that ball which could see a high scoring affair. I am backing the All Blacks to come away with an easy win but I predict the Stormers to cover the +34.5 handicap.
Rugby Handicap Betting
Handicap Betting Tips for Today
Taranaki vs Waikato: Away team (+7.5) 1.87 odds
Reason for tip: aranaki will be looking to build on their positive start to the NPC season when they host Waikato in what promises to be an entertaining Round 2 encounter. The home side have made three changes to the starting XV, with Jona Pokai coming into the front row, Jack Parate earning a place at flank and Oliver Lawson starting at scrumhalf. Taranaki boast plenty of attacking firepower through the backs, with Stephen Perofeta pulling the strings at flyhalf and experienced midfielder Michael Grindlay providing stability in midfield.
Waikato, meanwhile, have made four changes following their excellent victory over Bay of Plenty in the first round. Daniel Dyer slots into the front row, while Finau replaces Simon Lauaki at blindside flank and Sam Mathis comes into the back row. The visitors possess dangerous attacking threats of their own, with Xavier Roe controlling the tempo at scrumhalf and Daniel Sinkinson offering plenty of spark from fullback. The danger of the Waikato backline led by the impressive Taha Kemara in the ten jersey. I am backing the visitors to cover the +7.5 handicap.
Rugby fixtures this weekend
Accumulator of the Day
- Stormers vs All Blacks- Away win
- Taranaki vs Waikato- Away win
Rugby Results Yesterday
- Boland vs Pumas- Home win❌
- Northlands vs Manuwatu- Home win✅
- Wellington vs Hawkes Bay- Home win❌
Rugby tomorrow
- Japan vs Australia
- Argentina vs South Africa
- Griquas vs Lions
- Bulls vs Pumas
- Sharks vs Boland Cavaliers
- Auckland vs Wellington
- Bay of Plenty vs Northland
- Hawke’s Bay vs Tasman
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.
