October 2009

Rugby League Betting: Tomkins can star on big stage

Ralph Ellis / 30 October 2009 / Leave a comment

The chips are down for Tony Smith's men but Ralph Ellis believes that a young scrum-half could be about to follow in the footsteps of some of the England's fresh-faced sporting heroes......Read more »

Rugby League Four Nations Betting: Odds reflect England's decline

George Riley / 30 October 2009 / Leave a comment

George Riley fears that the gap between England and their Southern hemisphere opponents has increased in the last year. However, our man is still looking forward to the young guns giving it a go......Read more »

Guinness Premiership Betting: Falcons soar past the handicap

Geoffrey Riddle / 30 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Geoffrey Riddle looks ahead to the weekend's Premiership fixtures and explains why backers and layers might want to focus on winning margin markets....Read more »

Guinness Premiership Betting: Leicester's slow starts could cost them dear

Geoffrey Riddle / 23 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Cockerill's men will need to stop Irish getting of to a flyer whilst Wasps look to take advantage of a Gloucester side in poor form. Geoffrey Riddle looks forward to this weekend's biggest Premiership games....Read more »

Rugby League Four Nations Betting: New look England out to restore reputation whilst Titans clash at the Stoop

George Riley / 23 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Last winter's World Cup ruffled the feathers of international rugby league's elite and sets up the next month's Four Nations brilliantly. George Riley looks ahead to the first round of matches in what promises to be a fascinating competition....Read more »

Autumn Internationals Betting: The impact of injuries

Ralph Ellis / 21 October 2009 / Leave a comment

With England facing a front row injury crisis, Ralph Ellis takes a look at the current epidemic of injuries within the game....Read more »

Heineken Cup Betting: Classic clashes await as the French come to town

Geoffrey Riddle / 15 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Geoffrey Riddle's mouth is watering by the prospect of an almighty fixture at the Liberty Stadium - amongst many others - on a fantastic weekend of European rugby action...Read more »

Heineken Cup Betting: Sale are value to end winning wait

Editor / 13 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Despite their humbling in France at the weekend, Ralph Ellis expects a Ben Cohen-inspired Sale to bounce back against Cardiff on Friday....Read more »

Super League Grand Final: Match of a lifetime

George Riley / 09 October 2009 / Leave a comment

An entire season of blood, sweat, broken bones and ice baths, comes down to 80 minutes at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon as Leeds and St Helen's battle to be the 2009 Super League Champions. George Riley selects the best...Read more »

Heineken Cup Round One Betting Tips: Ulster are massive value

Editor / 09 October 2009 / Leave a comment

As the world's greatest club competition swings into action, Rugby Ken selects the best bets from the games featuring Irish clubs....Read more »

Betfair Big Interview: Ryan Jones

Ralph Ellis / 08 October 2009 / Leave a comment

The Heineken Cup is back this weekend - so Betfair headed to Wales to meet their international rugby captain Ryan Jones and talk about The Ospreys' televised trip to Leicester Tigers on Sunday. . ....Read more »

Rugby Betting: Heineken Cup Preview 2009/10

Geoffrey Riddle / 08 October 2009 / Leave a comment

The world's premier rugby competition roars into life this Friday and, with Harlequins sullying the good name of the tournament with their 'Bloodgate' scandal last season, the 15th Heineken Cup will be a cathartic process for all, writes Geoffrey Riddle....Read more »

Rugby League Betting: Cunningham can derail Rhino's hat-trick bid

Ralph Ellis / 06 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Brett Hodgson was quite rightly named Rugby League's Man of Steel yesterday - but maybe they should create another award called Man of Granite and give it to Keiron Cunningham, writes Ralph Ellis....Read more »

Super League Betting: Dragons fired up by Leeds call

George Riley / 02 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Leeds are strong favourites to reach the Grand Final but their decision to select Catalan Dragons has angered the French side. Could their ire inspire an upset in the semi-final? Meanwhile, Wigan v St Helen's promises to be a bruising...Read more »

Guinness Premiership Betting: Irish flourish as Catt calls for flair in attack

Ralph Ellis / 02 October 2009 / Leave a comment

After announcing themselves as credible title challengers last season, London Irish have kept up the good work and could go top if they beat Sale tonight. Ralph Ellis salutes their World Cup-winning coach.......Read more »

Guinness Premiership Betting: Falcons' draw number four?

Geoffrey Riddle / 02 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Saracens preparations are paying dividends but could Newcastle eke out another draw on Sunday? Meanwhile, Gloucester's lack of ambition leaves them struggling and things could get worse in Yorkshire this weekend, writes Geoffrey Riddle....Read more »

The Big Interview: Dean Schofield

Editor / 01 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Sale Sharks are starting to swim among rugby's big fish again after a huge summer of change at the club. They play London Irish in tomorrow night's live Guinness Premiership game, and Betfair went to meet their new captain Dean...Read more »