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 Saturday 31 January 2026
We are committed to finding the best odds for you with the leading rugby betting sites in South Africa
Latest Betway Rugby odds
| Date and Time | Event Name | Winner Odds | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31-01-2026 09:34 | New Zealand v France | 1.0621.009.60 | Bet Now |
| 31-01-2026 09:56 | Japan v Fiji | 1.6515.002.34 | Bet Now |
| 31-01-2026 10:18 | Australia v USA | 9.4030.001.04 | Bet Now |
| 31-01-2026 12:30 | Lions v Bulls | 2.7523.001.55 | Bet Now |
| 31-01-2026 13:30 | Montpellier Herault Rugby v Stade Francais Paris | 1.4426.003.15 | Bet Now |
| 31-01-2026 15:00 | Zebre v Connacht Rugby | 3.0023.001.48 | Bet Now |
| 31-01-2026 15:00 | The Sharks v Stormers | 1.7124.002.36 | Bet Now |
| 31-01-2026 15:00 | Exeter RC Chiefs v Sale Rugby Union FC Sharks | 4.6022.001.20 | Bet Now |
| 31-01-2026 15:05 | Northampton Saints v Leicester Tigers | 1.9221.001.88 | Bet Now |
| 31-01-2026 15:35 | Castres Olympique v Asm Clermont Auvergne | 1.2627.004.50 | Bet Now |
1X2 Tips For Rugby Fixtures Today
- Stormers to beat Sharks
- Bulls to beat Lions
- Leinster to beat Edinburgh
- Ulster to beat Cardiff
- Toulouse to beat Bayonne
Rugby Handicap Betting
Handicap Betting Tips for Today
- Bulls -3.5 Handicap vs Lions
- Toulouse -12.5 Handicap vs Bayonne
- Leinster -7.5 Handicap vs Edinburgh
Rugby fixtures this weekend
Accumulator of the Day
- Stormers to beat Sharks
- Bulls to beat Lions
- Glasgow to beat Munster ✅
- Ulster to beat Cardiff
- Connacht to beat Zebre
Rugby Results Yesterday
- Benetton to beat Scarlets ❌
- Glasgow to beat Munster ✅
Rugby tomorrow
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.
