October 2008

EDF Energy Cup Betting: Can Bath carry sensational away form across the border?

Geoffrey Riddle / 31 October 2008 / Leave a comment

Come on, hang in there, just one more week of this EDF Energy Cup nonsense to go and then we are on to the November internationals, says Geoffrey Riddle....Read more »

Rugby League World Cup Betting: Don't allow patriotism to get in the way when England face Australia

Ralph Ellis / 31 October 2008 / Leave a comment

Tony Smith's are nigh-on no-hopers against Australia in the World Cup fixture this weekend, says Ralph Ellis....Read more »

Betfair Big Interview: Hull FC stand-off Chris Thorman

Ralph Ellis / 30 October 2008 / Leave a comment

The Rugby League World Cup has its first really big game on Sunday morning when England face Australia. Betfair found former England captain Chris Thorman on the treatment table at his new club Hull for an exclusive chat about what...Read more »

Rugby League Betting: Don't underestimate England's pride and potential

George Riley / 29 October 2008 / Leave a comment

England were just finding their feet in their limping victory over PNG so don't expect a battering against Australia, says George Riley. But can they defy the odds and defeat the World Champions?...Read more »

Rugby Union Betting: Winner Johnson acts on evidence before sentiment

Ralph Ellis / 29 October 2008 / 1 Comments

He may no longer be able to lead by example on the pitch but Martin Johnson is bringing all the leadership qualities of his playing career to coaching. So much so, says Ralph Ellis, that England could be a healthy...Read more »

Guinness Premiership Betting: To what extent has Dallaglio's retirement taken the sting out of Wasps?

Paul Moon / 24 October 2008 / 1 Comments

Pablo Luna - Moonlighting for Betfair. Pablo looks at the demise of Wasps and wonders whether they'll bounce back without the inspirational Dallaglio....Read more »

EDF Energy Cup Preview: Cardiff v Leicester

Geoffrey Riddle / 24 October 2008 / Leave a comment

Geoffrey Riddle looks at the clash between the English and Welsh titans....Read more »

Rugby League World Cup Opening Weekend Preview: High score expected as England take on Papua New Guinea

George Riley / 24 October 2008 / Leave a comment

George Riley has gone through the odds ahead of the first set of World Cup fixtures. Read his verdict here....Read more »

Rugby League World Cup Betting: Lack of time is the battle facing England's very own Mr Who

Ralph Ellis / 24 October 2008 / Leave a comment

England may be second favourites for the World Cup but they're a long way from Australia and time has not been on coach Tony Smith's side, says Ralph Ellis....Read more »

Magners League Betting Preview: Leinster must kick on from Wasps demolition

Hugh Cahill / 23 October 2008 / Leave a comment

Newstalk's resident rugby expert, Hugh Cahill, takes you through the best betting opportunities for this weekend's Magners league action......Read more »

Rugby Betting: They may be the Six Nations champs but Gatland isn't having a Wales of a time at present

Ralph Ellis / 22 October 2008 / Leave a comment

Ralph Ellis looks at to what extent the latest problems in Welsh rugby threaten to jeopardise the national team's chances in the upcoming Autumn Tests and defence of their Six Nations crown....Read more »

Rugby League World Cup Betting: With pace, power and spirit, England can end Aussie dominance

George Riley / 21 October 2008 / Leave a comment

In a World Cup where anything less than a final appearance will represent failure, there is a terrific team spirit in the England camp, reports George Riley....Read more »

Heineken Cup Betting Preview: Back a juicy drop goal from Hodgson or O'Gara

Geoffrey Riddle / 17 October 2008 / Leave a comment

There's an Ireland v England flavour to round two of the Heineken Cup, as Ulster, Leinster and Munster set about toppling the Premiership's dominance established last weekend, writes Geoffrey Riddle....Read more »

Brooding Johno sets the tone for England in autumn tests

Paul Moon / 15 October 2008 / 2 Comments

Paul Moon welcomes a new philosophy for the England rugby team - one which will reflect the character of their new coach....Read more »

Rugby Betting: O'Driscoll recovers sharpness but great-value Wasps could sting

Ralph Ellis / 15 October 2008 / Leave a comment

The former-British Lions captain is back to his best and that's why punters are backing his side to compound Wasps' woes on Saturday. But if anyone can put a stop to Leinster's run it's the London side, says Ralph Ellis....Read more »

Rugby League Betting: England unfortunates out to make points against sparkless Wales

George Riley / 10 October 2008 / Leave a comment

George Riley expects big performances from an under-strength England side featuring a number of player ommitted from the World Cup Squad....Read more »

Heineken Cup Betting Preview: French may propser as looming Lions distract Brits

Geoffrey Riddle / 09 October 2008 / Leave a comment

Geoffrey Riddle anticipates a mouthwatering match for Leicester and a glamour tie for Bath as he looks ahead to the key clashes on the opening weekend of this year's Heineken and European Challenge Cups....Read more »

Mike Tindall: Time for 'chokers' Gloucester to shape up in Heineken Cup

Ralph Ellis / 07 October 2008 / Leave a comment

Ralph Ellis talks to the England centre ahead of the Heineken Cup which gets underway on Saturday....Read more »

Rugby Union Betting: Ospreys firm favourites to retain EDF Energy Cup

Geoffrey Riddle / 04 October 2008 / Leave a comment

The Welsh side are rightful favourites to keep the EDF Cup out of English hands again this season, says Geoffrey Riddle....Read more »

EDF Energy Cup Betting: Cipriani sets eyes on centre-stage

Ralph Ellis / 03 October 2008 / Leave a comment

Ralph Ellis says the time is right for England's freshest talent to come through and looks at some of the other upcoming fixtures in the Anglo-Welsh Cup....Read more »

Super League Betting: Grand Final will be 80 minutes of blood and thunder

George Riley / 02 October 2008 / Leave a comment

If Leeds can refuel the tank they drained eliminating Wigan in a Headingley thriller, then this could prove one of the most gripping Grand Finals in Super League history, says George Riley....Read more »

Super League Grand Final: Leon Pryce calls for more competition

Ralph Ellis / 02 October 2008 / Leave a comment

Leon Pryce maybe speak as a fan when he demands that other clubs step up to challenge the big two but come Saturday he will have his player cap on, says Ralph Ellis....Read more »

British Lions: Warren Gatland needs to get his priorities right

Paul Moon / 01 October 2008 / 1 Comments

Pablo Luna - Moonlighting for Betfair. Pablo looks at the ongoing debate surrounding Warren Gatland's potential appointment as British Lions coach....Read more »