June 2009

British Lions Betting: Steyn settles series with last kick of an epic contest

maxliu / 27 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Brave Lions hearts broken as Boks fly-half punishes O'Gara indiscipline to wrap up series win......Read more »

Super League Betting Preview: Cas, Hull KR and Salford can make triple joy this weekend

George Riley / 26 June 2009 / Leave a comment

This unpredictable Super League season produces an intriguing round of matches with the Leeds-Bradford derby the heavyweight contest. George Riley has his best bets from another weekend of league fixtures....Read more »

Rugby Betting Preview: South Africa v British & Irish Lions

Geoffrey Riddle / 25 June 2009 / 4 Comments

Geoffrey Riddle provides some much needed objectivity as he weighs up Ian McGeechan's men's chances of becoming only the third Lions side to come back from 1-0 down to win a Test series....Read more »

Tom Shanklin: 'Lions must start Second Test as they ended the first'

Editor / 25 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Cardiff and Wales centre Tom Shanklin picks his starting XV for Saturday's Second Test and explains why he believes the Lions can win in Pretoria....Read more »

British Lions Betting: McGeechan rallies troops after "kicking game in a monsoon"

maxliu / 24 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Late try means tourists surrender 100% warm-up record as lucky punters land big-priced draw......Read more »

Rugby Betting: Emerging Springboks v British and Irish Lions

Tony Calvin / 22 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Reeling from their humiliation in the scrum and forced to start with two replacement props, the Lions are in for a tough time on Tuesday night against a strong Emerging Springboks side, says Tony Calvin....Read more »

First Test Betting: South Africa v British & Irish Lions

Geoffrey Riddle / 19 June 2009 / Leave a comment

With injuries plaguing South Africa's preparations, including one to the talismanic Schalk Burger, this is the Lions' best chance of winning a Test on this tour. They may not go on to win, but they should go close in a...Read more »

Super League Betting Preview: Super Saints can turn the screw at the top

George Riley / 18 June 2009 / Leave a comment

George Riley looks at the action ahead of this weekend's Super League clashes......Read more »

Tom Shanklin: You just know Steyn is going to nail one sooner or later

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 17 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Betting.betfair.com's newest recruit - Cardiff, Wales and British Lions centre Tom Shanklin - on injury heartbreak, the key battles in the first test and the Francois Steyn factor....Read more »

Rugby Betting: Southern Kings v British & Irish Lions

Tony Calvin / 16 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Anyone turning out for the British Lions today knows they will probably be missing the First Test on Saturday but that's not to say those who play won't be giving their all against a side that has plenty of experience,...Read more »

Lions Betting: Cautious tourists victorious again

Joe Dyer / 13 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Just three points separated the Lions from Western Province in an unimpressive victory....Read more »

Lions Tour Betting: Western Province v British & Irish Lions

Geoffrey Riddle / 12 June 2009 / Leave a comment

This could be tight up to halftime, says Geoffrey Riddle, but expect the Lions to pull clear after the interval....Read more »

Super League Betting: England call-ups shake up the domestic competition

George Riley / 11 June 2009 / Leave a comment

As England travel to France to face a depleted side, George Riley looks at the consequences of these call-ups on the Super League as he goes looking for the betting value....Read more »

Rugby Betting: Geoffrey Riddle on the pick of this weekend's international fixtures

Geoffrey Riddle / 11 June 2009 / Leave a comment

France tackle a weakened All Blacks while England will be wondering which Argentina will show up....Read more »

Rugby Betting: Sharks v British and Irish Lions

Tony Calvin / 09 June 2009 / Leave a comment

The Lions will be looking to put down a marker on Wednesday as Ian McGeechan fields a side closely resembling the one which will face-off with the Spring Boks on June 20. However, as Tony Calvin explains, punters may want...Read more »

Rugby Betting: Cheetahs v British & Irish Lions

Geoffrey Riddle / 05 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Geoffrey Riddle was mightily impressed by the Lions midweek rout. However, Saturday's opponents pride themselves on their massive defensive efforts and, unless McGeechan's men can find a way through early on, this could turn out to be a low scoring...Read more »

Super League Betting: Hull fans get a glimpse of the future

George Riley / 04 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Super League's season of surprises has yielded some terrific value for Betfair punters, and the big sides could again be under threat in round 15. So where will George Riley float his fiver this week?...Read more »

Rugby Betting Preview: Golden Lions v British & Irish Lions

Tony Calvin / 02 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Ian McGeechan's men were off the pace in their tour opener and will have to up their game against Super opposition on Wednesday night, says Tony Calvin....Read more »