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Rugby Predictions SUNDAY 31 May 2026
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Leicester Tigers(WIN) 1.35 odds vs Exeter Chiefs
Tip 1: Tigers to win
Reason for the tip: Leicester Tigers welcome Exeter Chiefs to Mattioli Woods Welford Road on the final weekend of the Premiership regular season, with the visitors facing a must-win encounter to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Tigers have named a youthful and exciting backline featuring Charlie Titcombe at fly-half, Orlando Bailey in midfield and Adam Radwan on the wing, while captain Ollie Chessum leads a powerful pack that includes England internationals George Martin, Tommy Reffell and Jack van Poortvliet.
Exeter have it all to play for as defeat would end any hopes of reaching the semi-finals, making this a knockout game in all but name. The Chiefs have selected a strong side, with Henry Slade and Len Ikitau forming a classy centre partnership, while Immanuel Feyi-Waboso provides a major attacking threat out wide. Captain Dafydd Jenkins leads the pack alongside fellow internationals Ethan Roots, Tom Hooper and Greg Fisilau. The Tigers have a playoff spot secured but will want to maintain the momentum therefore I am backing them to win on their home patch.
Rugby Handicap Betting
Handicap Betting Tips for Today
Toulon vs Bordeaux: Home team (-4.5) 1.87 odds
Reason for the tip:All eyes will be on Stade Mayol as Toulon and Bordeaux-Bègles clash in a heavyweight Top 14 encounter featuring two of the league’s most talented squads. Toulon have selected an experienced and powerful side led by Zach Mercer at the back of the scrum, with Baptiste Serin and Tomás Albornoz directing play from half-back. Out wide, Melvyn Jaminet, Gaël Dréan and Mathieu Ferté provide plenty of attacking spark while Setariki Tuicuvu and Antoine Frisch form a dangerous midfield combination. The hosts will look to impose themselves physically through a pack containing Kyle Sinckler, Esteban Abadie and captain Charles Mézou.
Bordeaux arrive with a star-studded lineup and will be confident of matching Toulon in every department. Matthieu Jalibert orchestrates the attack at fly-half, with Damian Penaud and Madosh Tambwe offering world-class finishing ability on the wings. Romain Buros provides security from the back, while Cameron Woki anchors a mobile and athletic forward pack. The visitors also boast outstanding firepower from the bench, including Yoram Moefana and Louis Bielle-Biarrey. I am backing the home team to win and cover the -4.5 handicap.
Rugby fixtures this weekend
Accumulator of the Day
- Leicester Tigers vs Exeter Chiefs-Home win
- Toulon vs Bordeaux- Home win
- Clermont vs Racing 92- Home win
Rugby Results Yesterday
- Bulls vs Munster- Home win✅
- Brumbies vs Moana Pasifika- Home win❌
- Leinster vs Lions- Home win✅
- Stormers vs Cardiff- Home win✅
- Chiefs vs Blues- Home win✅
- Saracens vs Harlequins- Home win✅
- Saints vs Gloucester- Home win✅
- Kobe Steelers vs Suntory Sungoliath- Home win✅
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
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.
