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Rugby Union Third Test Betting: South Africa v British & Irish Lions

3 July 2009 | About Editor | Rugby

Talk about kicking 15 men when they're down - Geoffrey Riddle rounds off his grim (but deadly accurate) tour predictions by tipping Ian McGeechan's men to become the first Lions side for almost 120 years to be whitewashed by South... Read more

British Lions Betting: Steyn settles series with last kick of an epic contest

28 June 2009 | About Editor | Rugby

Brave Lions hearts broken as Boks fly-half punishes O'Gara indiscipline to wrap up series win...... Read more

All down to the breakdown

26 June 2009 | About Andy Morris | Rugby

Thus far the Wallabies have had a great season but all eyes will be on the ferocious forward encounter this weekend as they face a confident France at the ANZ stadium in Sydney writes Kerryn de Plessis. Read more

Wallabies vs. Italy: Will the Wallabies do it again?

19 June 2009 | About Andy Morris | Rugby

Despite numerous team changes on both sides, the Wallabies are still firm favourites to win when they face Italy on Saturday at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne, writes Kerryn de Plessis. Read more

Lions Tour Betting: Western Province v British & Irish Lions

13 June 2009 | About Editor | Rugby

This could be tight up to halftime, says Geoffrey Riddle, but expect the Lions to pull clear after the interval.... Read more

Italy shouldn't be written off

12 June 2009 | About Andy Morris | Rugby

The Qantas Wallabies will be seeking glory again when they face Italy in Canberra for the first of two Tests in the Bundaberg Rum Rugby Series, however the Wallabies shouldn't underestimate the strength of the Italians, writes Kerryn du Plessis. Read more

Rugby Betting: Geoffrey Riddle on the pick of this weekend's international fixtures

12 June 2009 | About Editor | Rugby

France tackle a weakened All Blacks while England will be wondering which Argentina will show up.... Read more

Wallabies vs. Barbarians: Back row battle looms

5 June 2009 | About Andy Morris | Rugby

Phil Waugh and Stirling Mortlock will attempt to steer their teams to victory when the Barbarians face Australia, in what should prove to be an exciting game, writes Kerryn Douglas. Read more

Chiefs clearly the value in Super 14 Final

29 May 2009 | About Chris Ryan | Super 14

We're down to the final two, with both certainly deserving of a Grand Final appearance having finished one and two in the home and away season, writes Chris Ryan. Read more

Super 14 semi finals, Bulls and Chiefs to win through

21 May 2009 | About Chris Ryan | Super 14

4 teams left, 3 games and 1 winner. So who will hold aloft the Super 14 final for 2009? Well we will be a whole lot closer to finding out the answer to that question after this weekend's semi final fixtures, in which I think both home teams will prevail, setting up a Bulls v Chiefs final, writes Chris Ryan Read more

Super 15 will be something extra special

20 May 2009 | About Andy Morris | Rugby

It has not been a good year for Australian rugby so far, but all that changed with the announcement that a Super 15 will start in 2011, writes Andy Morris. Read more

Super 14 final round preview: Chiefs can wrap up home semi

14 May 2009 | About Andy Morris | Super 14

We come to the final round of the Super 14 regular season this weekend, and as punters there are 2 very important factors we need to consider this round that we don't have to in virtually any other round of the season, writes Chris Ryan. Read more

Super 14 bets: Take the 'Tahs

8 May 2009 | About Andy Morris | Super 14

A rematch between last year's semi-finalists the Sharks and the Waratahs should go the way of the 'Tahs, writes Andy Morris. Read more

Super 14 betting: Canes can keep up momentum

1 May 2009 | About Andy Morris | Super 14

The Hurricanes should blow the Blues away and keep on the road towards a home semi-final in Super 14, writes Andy Morris. Read more

Super 14 betting: Bulls on a charge

24 April 2009 | About Andy Morris | Super 14

The Chiefs have been on a roll recently, but they could find themselves being trampled by the Bulls this round, writes Andy Morris. Read more

Super 14 betting: Brumbies held it together

16 April 2009 | About Andy Morris | Super 14

The Brumbies came through an emotional week last week, and came out of it with an impressive win. That should stand them in good stead to beat the Bulls, writes Andy Morris. Read more

Super 14 betting: 'Tahs can run with the Bulls

10 April 2009 | About Andy Morris | Super 14

The Bulls face a fourth consecutive road game, and the Waratahs can make them suffer, writes Andy Morris. Read more

Super 14 betting: How far will the Chiefs go?

2 April 2009 | About Andy Morris | Super 14

The Super 14 table shows four NZ franchises wanting to break into the top four, but only one in that bracket - but can the Chiefs continue their run, asks Andy Morris. Read more

Super 14 preview: Waratahs can bounce back

26 March 2009 | About Andy Morris | Super 14

Two teams who badly need to get back to winning ways clash at Eden Park, and the smart money should go on the Waratahs, writes Andy Morris. Read more

Six Nations Betting: View from the valleys

20 March 2009 | About Editor | Six Nations

Paul Moon says that Wales fans have been in contemplative mood this week - like a fisherman after the one that got away. But will their team rally themselves for a thrilling Six Nations' finale in Cardiff on Saturday?... Read more

Six Nations Betting Preview: Italy v France

20 March 2009 | About Editor | Six Nations

A stout defence has served the Italians well and could make things tricky for the French, says Tony Calvin, and a trading approach could be the way to tackle this game...... Read more

Six Nations Betting Preview: England v Scotland

20 March 2009 | About Editor | Six Nations

Geoffrey Riddle can't get enthusiastic about backing England at [1.17] so it comes down to a question of winning margins.... Read more

Hurricanes can blow Bulls away

19 March 2009 | About Andy Morris | Super 14

The Bulls may be sitting pretty on four wins from four games, but that run of success could come to an end in Wellington, writes Andy Morris. Read more

Super 14 preview: Back the Blues

12 March 2009 | About Andy Morris | Super 14

Last week was a setback, but you can still count on the Blues to be challenging for a top four spot this year, writes Andy Morris. Read more

Super 14 Preview: Time for New Zealand teams to get going

5 March 2009 | About Andy Morris | Super 14

Round four of the 2009 Super 14, and if ever there was a chance for the New Zealand franchises to kick-start their season it is now, writes Andy Morris. Read more

 

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