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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 the it doesn't get much bigger than the Rugby World Cup.
There are few more popular betting events in rugby than the Six Nations, which of course involves England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. It takes place each year during February and March and you can find the latest betting news, fixtures, results and standings at our dedicated 6 Nations mini-site.
Six Nations Rugby Betting and Team News
Other than the Six Nations, the World Cup is the biggest betting heat in international rugby and we also have a dedicated mini-site for the tournament, which takes place every four years. The last tournament was held in 2011 and is next set to take place in 2015. Please visit our dedicated World Cup mini-site, where you can get the latest odds, betting markets and news.
Bettiing on domestic rugby has also become popular as Sky Sports televise matches from the Aviva Premiership each week and it has 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.
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.
Get the latest rugby union tips here as soon as they are available.
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