Rugby Union Betting Guides & Tips
Rugby Union Betting Tips
Ready to get into a scrum? Rugby Union is a hard, fast game where 30 players thrash it out to score tries and conversions – it’s all about getting up into the other team’s half of the field and getting the ball over the line! To help you get started in appreciating the sport, we have plenty of Rugby Union betting tips.
Rugby Union is in some ways a British staple, but it’s enjoyed all over the world – if you’ve ever watched a Six Nations match, you’ll know how much Irish, French and Italian fans love their rugger!
In this guide, we’ll take you through what you need to know about Rugby Union betting at LeoVegas, how our tips can help, and what events you can bet on across the year.
Rugby Union betting at LeoVegas
To start betting on Rugby Union matches at LeoVegas, head to our sports section and look for ‘Rugby Union’ in our drop-down list of sports.
From here, you’ll find an A-Z list of nations and events taking place to bet on, as well as top championships and tournaments towards the top of the page. For example, you might see sections for the United Rugby Championship or the Pro D2 in France.
Select the championship or event you would like to bet on, and you’ll see a list of matches taking place. Select an event to open up details on [Rugby Union betting odds](/betting/rugby-unions and team form.
Select a market or set of odds that appeals to you, enter in your bet amount, and place it – if you win, the credit will go straight to your LeoVegas balance.
In-play Rugby Union betting
In-play Rugby Union betting at LeoVegas lets you select markets and odds while the action is underway. When you select your chosen match through the betting guide, as explained above, the action will update, and you can still place bets on changing markets based on what’s unfolding in real-time.
In-play betting lets you diversify your bets if you’re keen to take advantage of the changing factors in any rugby match – there’s no telling sometimes which way matches will go, and you can use LeoVegas’ array of tips and statistics to help measure and influence your bets.
As always, bet responsibly – it’s never wise to chase a win or to keep betting on live markets because you’re losing. Set yourself limits and know when to walk away for the best.
What could change Rugby Union betting tips and odds?
As with other sports odds available at LeoVegas, you’ll usually see markets for Rugby Union betting set up with fractional rates. This means that you’ll typically see odds written as 3/1 and 5/1, for example. This means that for every £1 you place on your preferred side to win a match at 3/1, you would get £3 back if they’re successful.
Decimal odds for Rugby Union, meanwhile, give you the potential return on a £1 stake in simple terms. For example, decimal odds of 1.56 let you know that a £1 bet gets you £1.56 back if you’re right.
Be aware that Rugby Union betting odds can change due to the ever-changing nature of the game. For example, a strong tip at the start of the match can change depending on how players perform and conduct themselves.
Penalty cards, for instance, can drastically change the way that a match is likely to unfold. Red cards mean that players are sent off, so your team could be a player short – and therefore, your odds of winning could be reduced.
In-play betting can change massively thanks to these factors, which is why some people prefer betting live to opting for outright markets or straight results before the action takes place. The choice, of course, is yours!
More about Rugby Union betting
Rugby Union betting at LeoVegas takes on lots of different forms and shapes. You could bet on individual matches within national championships, or you could venture further afield and take a punt on the Six Nations.
Let’s take a look at some of the options available to you when betting on rugby matches with the LeoVegas sportsbook.
Rugby Union betting: outright results
Outright results betting means that you pick a team you think will win a tournament or league before it finishes.
For example, you might choose to bet on Wales to win the Rugby World Cup before the tournament starts. If they play well and get through to the later stages of the tournament – or even on the cusp of winning – their odds will change depending on who they’re playing, and how far they’ve come.
Outright results betting can carry long odds as it’s not always so easy to tell who is going to win a league far ahead of time. However, this is what our betting tips for Rugby Union are all about – they help clue you in on what to expect based on statistics and expert advice.
Accumulators in Rugby Union betting
Accumulator betting allows you to place multiple bets in a stack – for example, in a Rugby Union tournament or league – and the more matches you bet on, the higher the potential prize grows.
However, the risk with accumulators in Rugby Union betting is that you need to win each bet to claim the final prize. Even if you win on 14 out of 15 matches and lose on the last, you get nothing back in return. Some players prefer to bet via accumulator or not at all – but remember that these larger bet types carry risks!
Rugby Union betting: the Six Nations
The [Six Nations](/blog/sports/rugby-union/six-nations plays host to some of the most popular rugby action worldwide – it’s a competition taking place between England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, France and Italy. There are men’s, women’s and under-20s tournaments that take place each year.
The Six Nations typically kicks off every February, taking place over five rounds of action. During the tournament, we provide a range of free tips and promotions to celebrate the rugger action – so take a closer look at our Rugby Union tips page and subscribe to promo emails for the latest deals and insights.
Many Rugby Union fans follow the Six Nations because it’s a fantastic showcase of the cream of talent in the sport. Many people have been betting on the event since it was the Five Nations – Italy joined the action back in 2000!
Other markets and bets available in Rugby Union betting
If you would prefer not to bet on outright or single markets in Rugby Union matches, we offer a few different ways for you to place bets and diversify your slip.
For example, consider margin betting. Margin bets let you decide how much you think a team will win by – meaning that the odds can sometimes be very competitive! This is a bet that we would likely recommend to experienced punters.
You can also bet on what you think the score will be at either half-time or full-time. Or, you can choose which team you think will be leading at either point. Across individual league matches and larger tournament games, you’ll find that LeoVegas offers you a broad range of markets and bet options to diversify your slip.
Do also remember that there are match-specific events – for instance, you may wish to bet on how many converted tries you think will be made in the match total, or by a specific team or player.
If you’re new to Rugby Union betting, our advice is to take the different markets and bet types slowly and carefully – and if you want to graduate to more niche opportunities, you can.
Betting for Rugby Union World Cup markets and more
Of course, LeoVegas is always ready to help you celebrate the biggest events on the Rugby Union calendar with betting markets, odds and tips.
For instance, keep your eyes peeled for the Rugby World Cup, which takes place every four years. This is probably the biggest event on the Rugby Union calendar worldwide, so be sure to check out our tips closer to the time.
Then, there’s the annual EPCR Challenge Cup, an event taking place between 18 teams across England, Wales, Scotland, France, South Africa, Italy and Georgia. Consider it a mix of league action and Six Nations international tension!
Finally, the six nations return for the Champions Cup, another annual tournament that pits 24 of Europe’s best teams against each other for the spoils.