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Rugby Predictions for SUNDAY 26 April 2026
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Gloucester vs Exeter Chiefs(WIN) 1.40
Tip 1: Exeter to win
Reason for the tip: Gloucester host Exeter Chiefs in an intriguing PREM clash with the home looking to finish the season strongly while the visitors are chasing a playoff position. Gloucester, led by Tomos Williams, will aim to play with tempo and attacking intent while relying on the creativity of Charlie Atkinson at flyhalf and the direct running of Max Llewellyn in midfield. Their pack, featuring Matías Alemanno and Lewis Ludlow have plenty of grunt and power while Val Rapava Ruskin anchors the scrum.
Exeter Chiefs arrive with a dynamic and well-balanced side captained by Henry Slade whose distribution and game management will be key. The midfield pairing of Slade and Len Ikitau offers both creativity and defensive organisation while Immanuel Feyi-Waboso provides serious finishing ability out wide. Up front, the likes of Ethan Roots and Greg Fisilau bring energy and breakdown presence, giving Exeter an edge in loose play. The desperation of the visitors in their search for points will guide them to a tight victory.
Rugby Handicap Betting
Handicap Betting Tips for Today
Toulouse vs Clermont Home (-27.5)1.91
Reason for tip:Toulouse take on Clermont in a blockbuster Top 14 clash with the hosts once again showcasing their incredible depth. Even without a full-strength starting XV, they still field a formidable side led by the likes of Emmanuel Meafou and François Cros in the pack. The backline is packed with quality, with Romain Ntamack directing play at flyhalf and Thomas Ramos providing a constant attacking threat from fullback. The bench impact is particularly notable, with stars like Antoine Dupont and Peato Mauvaka set to inject intensity in the second half.
Clermont arrive with a side capable of causing problems especially with the powerful Pita-Gus Sowakula at No. 8 and the explosive Alivereti Raka out wide. Benjamín Urdapilleta is absent, leaving Harry Plummer to steer the attack while Baptiste Jauneau will look to keep things sharp at scrumhalf. Their forward pack, featuring Marcos Kremer, will need to stand firm against Toulouse’s physicality. The strength of the Toulouse pack and bench will be too much for the visitors to handle in the second half therefore I am backing the home side to win and cover the -27.5 point handicap.
Rugby fixtures this weekend
Accumulator of the Day
- Griquas vs Pumas- Home win
- Toulouse vs Clermont- Home win
- Chiefs vs Fijian Drua- Home win
- Highlanders vs Moana Pasifika- Home win
- Gloucester vs Exeter Chiefs- Away win
Rugby Results Yesterday
- Blues vs Reds- Home win✅
- Lions vs Connacht- Home win✅
- Stormers vs Glasgow- Home win✅
- Scarlets vs Bulls- Away win✅
- Saracens vs Leicester- Home win✅
- Bordeaux vs Montpellier- Home win❌
- Munster vs Ulster- Home win✅
- Benetton vs Leinster- Away win❌
Rugby tomorrow
- No matches 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.
