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November 2008

International Rugby Betting: Blaming the Ref is pointless for England with the All Blacks ready to compound Johnson's misery

Ralph Ellis / 28 November 2008 / Leave a comment

After the drubbing received at the hands of South Africa last week, England need to bounce back against New Zealand this weekend, and Ralph Ellis believes they need to stop concentrating on the Referee and start focussing on improving their...Read more »

International Rugby Betting: Wales v Australia

Geoffrey Riddle / 27 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Australia are likely to be out of sight by the time the Welsh finally get playing in the second half, says Geoffrey Riddle....Read more »

International Rugby Betting: England v New Zealand

Geoffrey Riddle / 27 November 2008 / 1 Comments

Let's hope pasty boys England have cut back on the pastries, says Geoffrey Riddle, they're going to face a second-half onslaught against the All-Blacks on Saturday....Read more »

The Betfair Contrarian: Why England will beat New Zealand in the rugby

The Betfair Contrarian / 27 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Last week the Contrarian took Wales to conquer New Zealand - pretty crazy - this week he's selected Martin Johnson's battered and bruised charges to overcome the world's best. That's just madness......Read more »

Magners League Betting Preview: Nov 28th-29th

Hugh Cahill / 26 November 2008 / Leave a comment

With the International Series over for Ireland, the Magners League returns to centre-stage. Hugh Cahill looks ahead to the games that await the Provinces and highlights his best bet....Read more »

1.01 Australia shocked to their core by New Zealand in World Cup final

Joe Dyer / 22 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Punters pile into the Australians on Betfair but it's their less illustrious opponents who lift the trophy....Read more »

International Rugby Betting: Canada give Scots chance to grab initiative

Geoffrey Riddle / 21 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Geoffrey Riddle delves into the www.bettorlogic.com database to find some interesting pointers for this weekend's internationals....Read more »

England v South Africa Betting: Boks will tackle England to a standstill

Geoffrey Riddle / 21 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Martin Johnson may urge his side to keep hold of the ball but against the tough tackling, set-piece dominating South Africans possession must be converted into points, says Geoffrey Riddle....Read more »

International Rugby Betting: Ireland v Argentina

Cormac O'Keeffe / 20 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Ireland played well against New Zealand but ultimately came up short against an outstanding defence. However, they should have enough to prevail against the Pumas, says Cormac O'Keefe....Read more »

"All streaks must end" - The Betfair Contrarian on why Wales defeat New Zealand

The Betfair Contrarian / 20 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Six reasons why the Welsh overcome the All Blacks at the Millennium Stadium this Saturday....Read more »

Rugby Union Betting: England beef up as Boks run out of steam

Ralph Ellis / 18 November 2008 / Leave a comment

After his side's narrow victroy over Scotland, Peter de Villiers claims that South Africa are suffering from psychological fatigue. Meanwhile, Martin Johnson is adding some weight to his squad as he aims to get England back on track, writes Ralph...Read more »

Rugby Union Betting: Johnson rues indiscipline as England pay penalty

Geoffrey Riddle / 15 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Geoffrey Riddle reports from Twickenham as England traded at [1.65] low before surrendering lead to crash to defeat against Aussies....Read more »

International Rugby Betting: Ireland v New Zealand

Hugh Cahill / 14 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Direct from a five star hotel in Bermuda, Hugh Cahill has found the time and good grace to pen a preview of tomorrow's Guinness International between Ireland and New Zealand at a packed Croke Park. Well, he's got to pay...Read more »

Rugby League World Cup Betting: England v New Zealand

George Riley / 14 November 2008 / Leave a comment

England somehow crumbled to embarrassing defeat against New Zealand, conceding 24 points in a second half hammering. The pair face each other again with a place in the final up for grabs. History can't repeat itself, can it?...Read more »

Rugby League Betting: Respecting the Haka or making a song and dance out of nothing?

Ralph Ellis / 14 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Ralph Ellis looks at the history of the Haka and how different opponents have dealt with it over the years. Then there's the small matter of England' s semi-final match against New Zealand once the dancing is over.......Read more »

Rugby Union Betting: Tough tests for Ireland and Scotland while Welsh prepare to steamroller

Geoffrey Riddle / 13 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Geoffrey Riddle plunders the www.bettorlogic.com database for his analysis of the weekend's big international fixtures....Read more »

Rugby Union Betting: England's pack can monster Aussies in the loose

Geoffrey Riddle / 13 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Despite the array of attacking talent on both sides, Geoffrey Riddle believes that Saturday's Cook Cup contest at Twickenham could turn into a real arm-wrestle....Read more »

England v Australia Betting: The rage lives on inside Vickery

Ralph Ellis / 12 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Ralph Ellis on the indefatigable spirit of England's lion-hearted prop - on the cusp of a 66th cap against Australia this Saturday....Read more »

Johnson content with first game at the helm of England

Geoffrey Riddle / 09 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Geoffrey Riddle listens to England's new manager talk following England's Twickenham victory on Saturday....Read more »

1.15 England defeated at Rugby League World Cup

Joe Dyer / 08 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Tony Smith's men concede 24 unanswered points as New Zealand rock the English....Read more »

Rugby League Betting: Quality England side are hiding in the shadows, says Smith

George Riley / 07 November 2008 / Leave a comment

This game should serve only as a semi-final curtain raiser but, after their worst ever result in a World Cup, England have an opporutnity to put things right against New Zealand, says George Riley....Read more »

Rugby League Betting: Can England's young hopefuls step-up against Kiwis?

Ralph Ellis / 07 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Tony Smith's side have struggled so far at the Rugby League World Cup but Ralph Ellis is enjoying a good tournmanet with two winners out of two. Can he go one better in tomrrow's match against New Zealand?...Read more »

Rugby Union Internationals Betting: Ireland v Canada

Hugh Cahill / 07 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Newstalk's Rugby guru Hugh Cahill previews the first of Ireland's Guinness Series Autumn Internationals against Canada. Can Kidney make an early impression with his new look side?...Read more »

Rugby Union Internationals Betting: Do slow starters Wales really deserve to be 3.2?

Geoffrey Riddle / 06 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Geoffrey Riddle is surprised by Wales' price to beat South Africa, wonders what influence the referee will have on the outcome at Murrayfield and predicts a classic in Marseille....Read more »

England v Pacific Islanders Betting Preview: Questions hang over Johnson's selection as Twickenham prepares for new dawn

Geoffrey Riddle / 06 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Geoffrey Riddle runs the rule over England ahead of Martin Johnson's first game as manager....Read more »

Rugby League World Cup Betting: Awesome Irish within one game of semi-final

maxliu / 05 November 2008 / Leave a comment

One early, eager punter backed Samoa at [1.01] before the Wolfhounds devoured them in Sydney......Read more »

Rugby League World Cup Betting: Brough kicks himself into history books for big price Scots

maxliu / 05 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Plucky Scots defy the odds to record famous World Cup win......Read more »

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