Rugby Predictions Today

Our TopBets, rugby experts will provide you with the latest rugby predictions on rugby from across the globe. The emphasis will be on the major leagues like the United Rugby Championship (URC), Super Rugby and of course our very own local Currie Cup. All the major international tournaments such as the Rugby Championships and the Six Nations will also be covered with our team providing rugby betting tips. You can be assured all the big rugby this weekend will be previewed on this page.

Rugby Predictions for SUNDAY 15 February 2026

We are committed to finding the best odds for you with the leading rugby betting sites in South Africa 

Latest Betway Rugby odds 

1X2 Tips For Rugby Fixtures Today

Brave Lupus vs Kobe Steelers 

Tip 1: Brave Lupus to win 

Reason for the tip: Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo welcome Kobelco Steelers in what promises to be a high-quality clash in Japan Rugby League One. Brave Lupus boast a star-studded spine, with playmaker Richie Mo’unga steering the attack at fly-half and veteran captain Michael Leitch leading the pack. The hosts have reshuffled their back three, with Kuwayama shifting to the wing and Ishioka coming into the starting XV, adding fresh pace out wide.Up front, Brave Lupus will rely on the physical presence of Pierce and Stolberg to generate momentum, while their backline pairing of Thompson and Collins offers balance between creativity and direct running.

Kobelco Steelers, however, arrive with serious firepower. The second-row combination featuring Brodie Retallick provides lineout authority and experience, while the loose trio is bolstered by the explosive Ardie Savea. In midfield, Anton Lienert-Brown adds class and defensive steel. The tactical battle between Mo’unga and Steelers fly-half Lee could prove decisive. If Brave Lupus control territory and tempo, they’ll be tough to stop at home, but Kobelco’s power and breakdown threat make this a finely balanced encounter likely decided in the final quarter. 

Rugby Handicap Betting

Handicap Betting Tips for Today

Wales vs France: Home team (+33.5.5)

Reason for tip: Wales face a daunting challenge against a star-studded France outfit in what promises to be a high-tempo Test match. The hosts boast genuine firepower out wide, with Louis Rees-Zammit and Josh Adams offering pace and finishing ability. Game management from Tomos Williams and fly-half Dan Edwards will be crucial, while the pack led by Dewi Lake and Adam Beard must try and provide a solid platform at set-piece.

France, however, arrive with world-class quality across the park. The half-back pairing of Antoine Dupont and Matthieu Jalibert gives Les Bleus control and attacking spark. Out wide, Louis Bielle-Biarrey is a constant threat, while Thomas Ramos’ goal-kicking could prove decisive. The French back row, featuring Charles Ollivon and Anthony Jelonch, brings breakdown menace and defensive steel. Wales will look to slow the tempo and turn this into an arm-wrestle but France have too much flair and pace in their ranks. I am backing the visitors to come away with the win but predict the home side to cover the +33.5 handicap.

Rugby fixtures this weekend

Accumulator of the Day 

• Wales vs France- Away win
• Brave Lupus vs Kobe Steel- Home win
• Stade Francais vs Toulouse- Home win

Rugby Results Yesterday

• Fijian Drua vs Moana Pasifika- Home win❌
• Blues vs Chiefs- Home win❌
• Force vs Brumbies- Home win❌
• Ireland vs Italy-Home win✅
• Scotland vs England-Away win
• Wild Knights vs Toyota Verblitz-Home win✅
• Canon Eagles vs Black Rams-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.