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NRL Preview: Eels will prove no match for the red hot Eagles

18 July 2008 | About Nick Tedeschi | Rugby League

Manly are too skillful and too tough for an overrated Parramatta team that is missing its number one attacking weapon, writes Nick Tedeschi... Read more

NRL betting: Remember the Titans

11 July 2008 | About Nick Tedeschi | Rugby League

The recent fortunes of the Titans is a classic case of how the mighty have fallen, writes Nick Tedeschi. Read more

NRL Betting: Punters see four realistic premiership chances

9 July 2008 | About Jake Norton | Rugby League

It's round 18 of the NRL, and club footy is back as the centrepiece. Jake Norton takes a look at the upcoming round of matches, and tries to find the best ways to capitalise on them on the punt... Read more

NRL Betting: Can Titans thrive without their Prince?

4 July 2008 | About Andy Morris | Rugby League

Origin III left those who barrack for the Titans with very mixed feelings ahead of a crucial clash with the Sea Eagles, writes Andy Morris. Read more

Origin III Betting: Can the Cockroaches make it two in the 'Bush for 2008?

1 July 2008 | About Jake Norton | Rugby League

An analysis of Origin II circa 2008 provides a number of results: was Queensland simply that good? Was New South Wales' performance just completely woeful? Did other factors, like refereeing, play a part? One must admit that the 30-0 score line is a very difficult one to ignore, and despite their emphatic record at home, the Blues face an uphill battle in trying to turn their fortunes around... Read more

State of Origin Preview: Queensland Class To Prevail

30 June 2008 | About Nick Tedeschi | Rugby League

The class of one of the great Queensland teams should take them to their third consecutive series win, and makes them the safe Origin bet, writes Nick Tedeschi. Read more

Nick Tedeschi's Round 16 NRL betting preview

25 June 2008 | About Nick Tedeschi | Rugby League

A Newcastle Knights outfit without Kurt Gidley will almost certainly be beaten by a nearly full-strength Manly team, says Nick Tedeschi. Read more

NRL Preview: Disarming the Knights

18 June 2008 | About Nick Tedeschi | Rugby League

The Knights and the Roosters may be evenly matched statistically in both attack and defence but their round 15 match on Sunday will be anything but close, writes Nick Tedeschi. Read more

NRL betting: Roosters in a flap over Manly loss

12 June 2008 | About Andy Morris | Rugby League

The Roosters can still be backed against the Panthers, despite their Round 13 loss, writes Andy Morris.... Read more

State of Origin II Betting Preview: Prince is No King

10 June 2008 | About Nick Tedeschi | Rugby League

Scott Prince has been touted by many as Queensland's saviour but his selection may prove to be the Maroons undoing, writes Nick Tedeschi... Read more

NRL Preview: Titans ready to ride out the Storm

6 June 2008 | About Jake Norton | Rugby League

A more experienced Titans outfit should have too much firepower for an almost unrecognizable Storm team, writes Nick Tedeschi.... Read more

NRL betting preview: Manly can knock Roosters off their perch

5 June 2008 | About Jake Norton | Rugby League

Manly look set to grind out a tough victory against the competition leading Roosters with Origin duty hurting the Bondi Boys more than the Northern Beaches Lads, writes Nick Tedeschi.... Read more

Rugby league betting: a special year

2 June 2008 | About Jake Norton | Rugby League

The attraction of league betting has never been greater than in what should prove a massive year for the sport.... Read more

NRL Odds Review: Titans are road worriers

22 May 2008 | About Editor | Rugby League

There is nothing tougher in rugby league than an interstate road trip, writes Nick Tedeschi.... Read more

NRL betting preview: Stats point one way in Origin 1

19 May 2008 | About Editor | Rugby League

Danny Buderus is looking to claim a State of Origin record, but all the statistics point to a Queensland victory in game one, says Andy Morris.... Read more

NRL betting: Can the Sharks get their teeth into the eight?

16 May 2008 | About Editor | Rugby League

Alsadair Sides asks whether the Sharks have what it takes to make the finals.... Read more

NRL Betting: Can NRL form be a guide to the Centenary Test? - $50 FREE BET

8 May 2008 | About Editor | Rugby League

NRL stars change jerseys ahead of round nine when Australia battle New Zealand in the Centenary Test.... Read more

Key absence reflected in Broncos' NRL odds

7 May 2008 | About Jake Norton | Rugby League

Darren Lockyer's absence is sure to be felt by the Broncos when they play the Sea Eagles at Suncorp Stadium. Complications with his right knee forced the club captain to pull out of the Centenary Test and this round-nine clash.... Read more

Punters cherish NRL betting

1 May 2008 | About Jake Norton | Rugby League

NRL betting holds a special place in the hearts of Australian sports fans.... Read more

NRL Preview - Rugby Betting

26 March 2008 | About Jake Norton | Rugby League

Rugby League punters are set for another productive season as the world's leading domestic Rugby League competition, the NRL, gets underway this weekend. Rugby League betting continues to grow in popularity in Australia and Betfair's NRL product offers punters a... Read more

 

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