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Rugby Predictions for SUNDAY 22 March 2026
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Leicester Tigers vs Bristol Bears
Tip 1: Leicester to win
Reason for the tip: The Leicester Tigers welcome the Bristol Bears to Welford Road for a high-stakes PREM clash, with both sides fielding strong, dynamic lineups. Leicester boast a powerful pack led by captain Ollie Chessum that is supported by the experienced Hanro Liebenberg and the abrasive Olly Cracknell at No. 8. At halfback, Tom Whiteley and Billy Searle will aim to control tempo while the backline carries plenty of threat. England fullback Freddie Steward anchors the defence and counterattack, with the power of Ollie Hassell-Collins and the footwork of Gabriel Hamer-Webb giving Tigers strong finishing options.
Bristol arrive with a fluid, attack-minded team featuring the explosive Viliame Mata at the back of the scrum and the leadership of captain Fitz Harding. Their loose forward trio, combined with the athleticism of Steven Luatua, provides breakdown balance and carrying strength. In the backs, halfbacks Harry Randall and Sam Worsley will look to unleash powerful runners like Kalaveti Ravouvou and Gabriel Ibitoye with the experienced Benhard Janse van Rensburg marshalling midfield traffic. Leicester’s forward dominance and home advantage will see them to a narrow victory.
Rugby Handicap Betting
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Stormers vs Dragons: Away team (+29.5)
Reason for tip: The Stormers return to Cape Town with a strong matchday squad as they host the Dragons RFC in a United Rugby Championship clash they will be heavily favoured to control. With the experienced Ruhan Nel leading the side, the Stormers backline is packed with pace and flair. Damian Willemse at fullback and speedsters Seabelo Senatla and Leolin Zas out wide give the hosts enormous attacking threat. Young flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu adds creativity, while the loose trio of Evan Roos, Marcel Theunissen, and Deon Fourie promises dominance at the breakdown.
The Dragons arrive with a hardworking but youthful lineup. Captain Angus O’Brien and the dangerous Rio Dyer will be central to their plans, while the physical presence of Seb Davies and Levi Douglas in the second row offers stability. However, consistency and scoring power have been long-standing challenges for the Welsh side, and facing the Stormers in Cape Town is one of the toughest assignments in the URC. With a powerful bench including Hacjivah Dayimani and Wandisile Simelane, the Stormers should be able to lift the tempo late on and come away with the win. I am however backing the Dragoons to cover the +29.5 handicap.
Rugby fixtures this weekend
Accumulator of the Day
- Bordeaux Begles vs Toulouse- Home win
- Stormers vs Dragons- Home win
- Leicester Tigers vs Bristol Bears- Home win
Rugby Results Yesterday
- Lions vs Edinburgh- Home win✅
- Sharks vs Munster- Home win✅
- Drua vs Reds- Home win❌
- Moana Pasifika vs Crusaders- Away win✅
- Waratahs vs Blues- Away win✅
- Exeter Chiefs vs Sale Sharks- Home win✅
- Clermont vs Montpellier- 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.
