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Betting on Rugby Union has increasingly become a popular past time with so many Rugby matches being screened live on television. As with most sports, the bigger the event the more betting interest there is in it and other than the Rugby World Cup which takes place every four years, the Six Nations tournament held each February/March attracts the most betting interest.

It looks as though France will be the 2010 Six Nations winners after wins against Ireland and Wales leave them at the top of the table. England's loss to Ireland at Twickenham has blown any chance they had of winning the Triple Crown whilst Scotland will be hoping to pick up a win in the tournament to avoid the wooden spoon. You can check out all the latest betting news, odds and tips at our special 6 Nations mini-site.

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With Sky Sports televising matches from the Guinness Premiership each week domestically it has too become a popular betting market as has the Heineken Cup, rugby's answer to the Champions League.

So whether you're betting on domestic rugby matches or internationals, the Betting Directory will have it covered, including Tri-Nations betting and the British Lions.

All the bookmakers reviewed on this site cover rugby extremely well and should you be interested in a rugby union Six Nations bet or Heineken Cup bet simply click on the bookmakers link where you can register and for all newcomers there are Rugby Union Free Bets.

Popular Rugby Union Bets

Match Betting

Bet on your selection to win the match. There will be a draw option but this rarely happens in Rugby Union. Make sure you check out all the latest team news and form before placing your bet so you can make an informed decision that will hopefully win.

Handicap Betting

Handicap betting on Rugby Union is a popular alternative to just simple match betting. The bookmaker will put up a price based on a handicap line, givingone of the teams a handicap, minus points depending on how much better they think they are than the opposition. The idea being that with the handicap the odds are much more even.

Tryscorer Bets

You can bet on a player to score a try in the match, whether it's first, last or anytime. This is a popular side bet to have, especially if you are watching the match in question.

Rugby Union Betting Live In-Running

All of the bets above are featured by the bookmakers on the Betting Directory to back live in-running, with the odds changing according to what is happening in the match. Another popular bet in-running is the method of the next points scored, whether it'll be a try, penalty or drop goal.

Rugby Union Tips

Get the latest rugby union tips here as soon as they are available.

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