Rugby Union Betting

With events like the Six Nations and the World Cup, Rugby Union betting has really taken off in the past few years. The older of the two main variants of the type of football that originated at Rugby public school in England in the nineteenth century, Rugby Union has also tended to be more popular than Rugby League. The good news is that this success as a mass spectator sport has created great betting opportunities for online punters.

Rugby Union Betting with Free Betting Online

The success of Rugby Union has been reflected in the growth of rugby union betting markets offered by online bookmakers. Online bookmakers now offer numerous markets and sports betting options for Rugby Union. Here are a few of them:

Online Rugby Union Betting Options

Odds are generally available for outright win, head to head, first scorers, half and full time results, as well as various Rugby Union betting specials. Online sports betting bookmakers offer markets for both International Rugby Union tournaments and provincial and club events, including the following:

Rugby Union Betting - Domestic and International

English Rugby Union League
Bet on English Rugby Union including the Premiership and National Division 1.

Heineken Cup
Rugby Union competition between European club teams

Celtic Cup
Rugby Union competition held between sides from Ireland, Wales and Scotland

Super 14
Rugby Union competition held between sides from the Southern Hemisphere.

International

Rugby World Cup
The world's leading Rugby Union contest. The Rugby World Cup has been played every four years since 1987 and was last played in Australia in 2003. The next Rugby World Cup is to be held in France in 2007.

Six Nations
The six nations is an international Rugby Union championship held every year between European sides from England, Ireland, Scotland, ales, France and Italy.

Tri Nations
International Rugby Union Tournament held every year between Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

Rugby Union Betting Free Bets

If you fancy placing a bet on one of the above events, note that many online sports betting bookmakers offer special sign up deals, including Free Bets, when you first open an online account with them. These bets can be used on a rugby Union event of your choice. To take advantage of these great sports betting offers, please visit our home page.

Spread Betting in Rugby Union

With Spread Betting you can make your rugby knowledge pay...

Spread betting tests your true passion for rugby. We make predictions on various events in a match, such as when the first try will be scored or how many points will be racked up in a game. You then bet according to whether you think the prediction is too high or too low. With all the excitement of the Rugby World Cup on the horizon, take advantage of Sporting Index’s £100 offer.

Why choose Spread Betting?

With predictions on offer for a range of events in each match, you’ll soon see why spread betting is the ultimate betting thrill:

Think you know your rugby?

If you think our predictions are wide of the mark then you can make your knowledge pay.

Can you read a game?

An extensive in-play service means betting is available during every minute of every live game.

Back your judgement.

This is where the thrill is. The more you’re right, the more you win and vice versa...

Whilst we want you to enjoy sports spread betting, please note that it involves a high level of risk and you can lose more than your original stake. It is not suitable for everyone so please ensure you understand the risks involved and only bet with money you can afford to lose.*Credit and suitability checks may apply.

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