Carnegie Challenge Cup Fifth Round Rugby League - Latest Betting
May 11, 2008
RUGBY LEAGUE – CARNEGIE CHALLENGE CUP 5th ROUND
FIXTURES FOR MAY 11TH
N.B. Given that, on paper at least, most of these fixtures are one-sided, online bookmakers offer handicap betting. Generally, the offer is 10/11 each of two, the only difference between the various layers being the handicap offered. It should be noted that prices are also offered for a handicap tie, generally 16/1.
Barrow v Wakefield
Although Barrow are undefeated in their National 2 league campaign, Wakefield have the easiest of the ties this weekend. After an easy win last weekend, Wakefield will hope to maintain the momentum against Barrow, whose spirit and motivation may not be enough.
Best handicaps: Barrow +32 (Boylesports, Paddy Power, Totesport) Wakefield -30 (Various)
Bradford v Catalans Dragons
Bradford Bulls take on last years runners-up Catalan Dragons in one of the 4 all Super League ties. Both sides are sitting in the top half of the table, although the Bulls are coming off of a home loss to Leeds, whereas the French dragons narrowly beat Harlequins. The Catalan outfit will be going into the tie feeling more confident than ever of going one step further in the competition this time round.
Best handicaps: Bradford -10 (Bet 365, Stan James, William Hill), Catalans Dragons +14 (Blue Square, skybet).
RBS Six Nations Betting Preview
January 30, 2008
The Rugby Union RBS Six Nations Championship
The Six Nations Championship (referred to as RBS 6 Nations for sponsorship reasons) is the Northern Hemisphere’s premier international rugby union event. It is an annual competition involving six European sides, namely England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. The winners of the RBS 6 Nations are seen as being (unofficial) European Champions.
History of the Six Nations Championship
The first Home International Championship, between England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales was played in 1883. England won the first Championship and along with Scotland dominated the first decade, with Wales first winning in 1893 and Ireland in 1894. In 1910, the French officially joined the competition and coined the phrase “Five Nations.” England won the first championship of the new era, with the Welsh achieving the first Grand Slam the following year. France won a shared title in 1954 and their first outright title in 1959. The 1970s marked the golden age for Welsh rugby, winning three Grand Slams and a Triple Crown during the decade. The Five Nations Championship Trophy was first presented, to France, in 1993. Italy joined the competition in 2000 and the tournament became known as the “Six Nations Championship.” England was the first nation to win the new trophy. The rise of the Rugby World Cup has somewhat diminished the importance of the Six Nations Championship, but enduring rivalries between teams mean that it remains an ardently contested event.
The Six Nations Championship Today
In 2005 Wales won the Grand Slam, becoming the first team ever to win a Grand Slam playing more games away than at home. This was the last Grand Slam to date. In 2006, France won the competition on points difference over Ireland. Ireland received the consolation prize of the Triple Crown Trophy, presented for the first time that year. Italy were recipients of the “Wooden Spoon” but at least improved over previous years, gaining a point away from home in a draw against Wales. In 2007, France again won on points difference, after four teams had at least a mathematical chance of winning, with one game to play. The Italians had their first away win of the tournament beating Scotland in Edinburgh. It was also the first time they won two of their matches as they subsequently beat Wales in Rome. Scotland won the wooden spoon and Ireland won the Triple Crown for the second straight year and third time in four years.
Betting on the Six Nations Championship
N.B. Prices as at 29th January 2008.
Available Online Betting
Outright Championship Winner
Online betting is available on the winners of the Six Nations Championship. Current best prices:
7/4 France, 5/2 England, 11/2 Ireland, 9/1 Wales, 14/1 Scotland, 100/1 Italy.
Grand Slam Winner
A “Grand Slam” is achieved when a team wins all its five games. Current best prices are:
4/5 No Winner, 3/1 France, 6/1 England, 18/1 Ireland, 33/1 Wales, 100/1 Scotland, 1000/1 Italy.
Triple Crown Winner
The “Triple Crown” is confined to the “home” nations (England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland). It is achieved when a team beats the other three “home” nations. Current best prices are: 11/8 England, 2/1 No Winner, 4/1 Ireland, 14/1 Wales, 20/1 Scotland.
Wooden Spoon Winner
The “Wooden Spoon” winner is the team finishing last in the Six Nations Championship. Current best online prices are: 8/15 Italy, 11/4 Scotland, 17/2 Wales, 16/1 Ireland, 50/1 England, 66/1 France.
Tournament Match Bets
Some online bookmakers (including tote sport) are offering prices on tournament “matches” between pairs of teams, the winner being the team that finishes highest in the Six Nations Championship.
England v. France
4/6 France, 11/10 England.
England v. Ireland
2/7 England, 5/2 Ireland.
Ireland v. Wales
4/7 Ireland, 5/4 Wales
Scotland v. Wales
8/13 Wales, 6/5 Scotland
Top Try scorer
A number of online bettors are also offering prices on:
Top Overall Try scorer
Top England Try scorer
Top Wales Try scorer
Top Ireland Try scorer
Top Scotland Try scorer
Individual Matches
Online betting sites provide prices for all the individual games in the Six Nations Championship. In keeping with football, three prices are offered on each game, including the draw. For the opening round of matches, to be played on the 2nd / 3rd February, prices are:
1/ 10 Ireland, 21/2 Italy, 59/1 Draw.
1/4 England, 5/1 Wales, 33/1 Draw.
47/25 Scotland, 3/5 France, 26/1 Draw.
“Handicap” Betting
Unless the teams are considered to be exactly equally matched, some form of handicap betting is available on all Six Nations matches. For the above, the handicap betting is:
10/11 Ireland (-16 points), 10/11 Italy (+16 points), 16/1 Handicap tie.
10/11 England (-13 points), 10/11 Wales (+13 points), 16/1 Handicap tie.
10/11 Scotland (+6 points), 10/11 France (-6 points), 16/1 Handicap tie.
Along with outright and handicap betting on each match, online bookmakers also offer the following markets:
- First Team to Score
- First Team to Score a Try
- First / Last Try scorer
- Double Result
- Winning Margin
Weekend betting preview - World Cup Final and more!
October 19, 2007
It’s another weekend of tremendous sporting action, with some crucial fixtures in the Barclay’s Premiership, the Totesport Cesarewitch at Newmarket and of course, the Rugby World Cup Final 2007, with the tenacious England against the mighty South Africa. Register a new customer account with BGbet or Betterbet this weekend and get a free £25 bet on any of these sporting events.
England v South Africa - Rugby World Cup Final
This Saturday sees the final of the 6th IRB Rugby World Cup, where Brian Ashton’s England face Jake White’s South Africa. S. Africa has been the in-form team of the tournament, and are hotly tipped favourites to win with BGbet and VC Bet offering odds of 1/3 on a South African victory. This leaves the real value with the support of the England side with some great odds available including Centrebet offering 11/5 on English celebrations at the final whistle.
Last Saturday VC Bet refunded all losing bets on England v France when a Jonny Wilkinson Drop Goal was the last scoring play of the match and they’re offering to do the same again if a Jonny Drop Goal is the last scoring play in the World Cup Final!
Barclay’s Premiership
This weekend also sees the 204th Merseyside Derby, and with only 3 points separating fourth-placed Liverpool and tenth-placed Everton, this promises to be a thrilling match. Betterbet offering 11/5 on an Everton win, VC Bet offering 9/4 on the draw and Centrebet have odds of 21/10 for a Liverpool victory. BGbet are offering to refund all losing first goalscorer bets on this game if Peter Crouch scores at anytime in this match.
Aston Villa play Man Utd at home, a tight game that will really test Ferguson’s resolve, Villa have been priced at 3/1 to win (VC Bet) and Man Utd are backed 8/11 (Centrebet) to seal another victory and maintain their pursuit of the Premiership title. BGbet are offering to refund all losing first goalscorer bets on Villa v Utd if Carlos Tevez scores at anytime in this match.
Weekend Racing
The feature race this weekend is the ToteScoop6 Cesarewitch handicap at Newmarket. With a characteristically large field competing for the £100K winning prize, it won’t be for the faint of heart. Samurai Way and Fair Along are priced as early favourites for this race at 4/1 with Betterbet who are also offering ¼ odds on 5 places for all each-way bets placed on the race.
This weekend promises to be one that sports betting fans will remember, with big winnings available not only on great odds, but also great sign up offers available online. Such as BGbet and Betterbet’s £25 free bets for all new customers, Centrebet’s £20 free bet new customer offer and VC Bet’s bet £50 get a free £50 bet, place another 5 bets of £10 or more and get another £50 free bet promotion. So if it’s football, rugby or racing, open a new account with Betterbet, BG bet, Centrebet and VC Bet this weekend and the betting possibilities are endless!
Odds subject to fluctuation - Odds taken at 9.00am 19/10/2007
Rugby World Cup, Ascot and Football betting - Weekend 28/29 September offers
September 28, 2007
Weekend Offers from betdirect
It is the 11th Anniversary of the day Frankie Dettori left bookies in tears with his Magnificent 7 tomorrow. On 28th September 1996 he rode 7 out of 7 winners at Ascot forcing bookmakers to pay out an estimated £30million. This Saturday, betdirect are helping you to win 7 x £25 free bets…
Magnificent 7 – 7 x £25 Free Bets
Place a win single bet of £25 or more online on any of the Magnificent 7 races at betdirect this Saturday and if your bet is a winner, then betdirect will give you a £25 free bet to use on any race at Ascot on Sunday*
Ascot 3.40, 4.55
Haydock 3.00, 3.35
Chester 4.00, 4.35, 5.40
Best Odds Guaranteed
Betdirect are offering best odds guaranteed on all UK races this Saturday. If you take an early price and the SP is greater, they will settle your bet at the bigger price.
Top Price Tryscorers
Throughout the Rugby Union World Cup, Betdirect are offering best odds on all first tryscorers. You will not find a better price with any other major bookmaker.
This weekend’s matches…
Friday
England v Tonga (8pm)
Saturday
New Zealand v Romania (12pm)
Australia v Canada (2pm)
Wales v Fiji (4pm)
Scotland v Italy (8pm)
Sunday
France v Georgia (2pm)
Ireland v Argentina (4pm)
South Africa v USA (7pm)
Big 4 Accumulator
Betdirect are offering current odds of 5/1 for Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool and Man Utd all to win their matches this weekend.
