Rugby Union Betting Odds

Millions of fans tune in for the Six Nations and the English Premiership clashes, making rugby betting super popular.  

British punters also enjoy placing bets on top-tier domestic leagues worldwide, including Super Rugby Down Under and France’s Top 14 League.

There’s also the Rugby World Cup, held every four years – the next tournament is scheduled for Australia in 2027. Ultimately, many exciting rugby union competitions are on the calendar.  

At Betano Sportsbook, we cover a vast range of rugby betting markets and competitions. So, learn how to sign up for the best rugby union odds and extensive betting options as you follow your favourite teams.  

Rugby Union Betting Markets 

Before you wager your hard-earned money with us, you should analyse the available rugby union betting markets. There are plenty of options for you to consider, but what are the most popular wager types? 

• Match result: This simple betting market lets you forecast the result of a particular match. You’ll usually back one of the two competing teams to win due to the low occurrence of draws in the sport.  
• Handicap: Handicap betting typically sees you apply a virtual points deficit to a heavy betting favourite, letting you back them at enhanced odds. However, if you back a team to win with a handicap of -7.5 points, they’ll have to beat the spread and prevail by eight points or more for the wager to be successful. You can also award a betting underdog a virtual points advantage in this market. 
• Anytime scorer: While you can pick the first and last try scorers in a match at Betano, these markets are hard to call accurately. Conversely, the anytime try scorer market strikes the ideal balance between risk and reward, as you simply need to pick a likely scorer during the 80 minutes. This market can unlock highly competitive odds both pre-game and in-play. 
• Total points (over/under): In this market, we’ll publish several predicted points totals for a particular match, each as an individual betting line. You’ll then select your preferred line based on your analysis of the teams and relevant scoring statistics before betting whether the actual points tally will be over or under this threshold. 

How can I bet on Rugby Union? 

Whichever betting markets you leverage, execution is key if you’re to make the most of your bankroll. So, here are some expert tips and strategies when betting on rugby union:  

• Consider home advantage: Home advantage is a consideration in every sport that impacts the implied probability of individual outcomes. For example, the 120 Six Nations matches played between 2000 and 2007 saw the home team win 61% of the time, statistically significant when picking winners. So, study each side’s home and away form before selecting a match winner. 
• The impact of weather: Conditions can alter how a game is played and the likely points tally. For example, greasy or rain-sodden surfaces may make handling difficult, encouraging teams to adopt a tactical kicking game and reducing the number of try-scoring opportunities. This will influence your over/under selections both pre-game and in-play. Adverse weather conditions may also level the playing field between two competing sides. 
• Choose your events wisely: We’ve already touched on the Six Nations, but other high-profile competitions include the English Premiership, the European Rugby Champions Cup and the quadrennial Rugby World Cup. These tournaments unlock the best odds and most diverse markets, while it’s easy to source data on the competing teams and players. So, they tend to deliver the best betting outcomes overall. 

The Best Tournaments for Rugby Union Betting  

You can bet on international and domestic rugby union at Betano. Leagues run throughout the year, while international tournaments tend to be held in Spring or Summer. Here’s an overview of the top rugby union leagues and tournaments for betting at Betano:  

International Competitions  

• The Six Nations: Contested annually by England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, France, and Italy, the Six Nations is one of the most prominent sporting occasions in the UK, with extensive betting markets and great odds.  
• The World Cup: Held every four years, the Rugby World Cup is the pinnacle of the sport, where the best nations meet. The next World Cup will be held in Australia in 2027. 
• The Lions Tour: The British & Irish Lions consist of eligible players from England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, and they tour every four years, rotating between Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.  

Domestic Leagues  

• English Premiership: The top ten clubs in England, including eleven-time winners Leicester Tigers, do battle in Premiership Rugby, the top tier of professional rugby union in the United Kingdom.  
• France Top 14: Toulon, Bordeaux, and Toulouse battle it out for the French Top 14 title every year, with the coveted Grand Final held in August at the end of the campaign.  
• Super Rugby: Featuring teams from Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands, Super Rugby is Oceania’s major rugby union league. The Crusaders are the dominant team in Super Rugby history, with 12 titles.  

Bet On Sports with Betano 

Rugby union is just one of the sports you can wager on after registering for a Betano account. We offer a broad range of other sporting markets, including similar games like Australian Rules football and American football odds. 

When browsing the complete list of sports we cover here at Betano, you’ll also find Gaelic football odds. Other niche markets cover hurling, netball, and volleyball, so we have you covered regardless of which sports you like to bet on.  

We also take responsible gambling seriously at Betano. So, we’ve created a Safer Gambling Portal, which includes several tools to help you bet within your means at all times. These include customisable deposit limits and time management tools, while you can also self-exclude for a period if you’re concerned about your betting activity. 

Bet on Rugby Union Today  

As a new Betano customer, you can find Rugby Union betting offers and activate a welcome offer when you create your account. To qualify, you must deposit the amount stated in the offer into your account. Although you must complete your first deposit using a debit card or Apple Pay to be eligible, the minimum odds requirements for qualifying and free bets unlock access to a huge selection of rugby union betting markets.