Guiness Premiership : Rugby

Rugby Union Betting: Wasps' selection raises doubts about Cipriani future

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:48:06 +0000

The young England fly-half has been left out of Wasps' starting 15 once again. Will have to leave to find first team rugby? asks Ralph Ellis.

Rugby Betting: RFU can't turn back tide

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:40:35 +0000

The RFU and the Guinness Premiership are at loggerheads once again. Ralph Ellis can see only one winner...

Guinness Premiership Betting Preview: Kicking against the...

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:40:29 +0000

Geoffrey Riddle has a bee in his bonnet about this weekend's televised game - he wanted Wasps - and is full of dire predictions about the contest between Saracens and Sale. But that doesn't mean there aren't betting opportunities...

Guinness Premiership Betting Preview: Will Irish sink in mud Bath?

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:44:42 +0000

As long as London Irish can organise their tight five in time for Saturday, the Exiles' encounter with Bath promises to be close. Geoffrey Riddle selects the best bets.

Guinness Premiership Betting: Cockerill rant reflects Tigers' frustration

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:29:31 +0000

After accusing a referee of being out of his depth, Richard Cockerill has become the latest manager to find himself in hot water. Ralph Ellis discusses the consequences of the Leicester boss's four week ban.

Guinness Premiership Betting: Falcons soar past the handicap

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:47:30 +0000

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

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

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:42:56 +0000

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.

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

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:16:12 +0000

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....

Guinness Premiership Betting: Falcons' draw number four?

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:21:35 +0000

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.

The Big Interview: Dean Schofield

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:23:07 +0000

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 Schofield to learn more. . .

Guinness Premiership Betting: Bath attack can purr past Tigers

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:01:18 +0000

For the last decade, Leicester and Wasps have have set the benchmark in the Guinness Premiership, and punters will be able to draw an early season comparison between the two when Leicester clash with Bath at The Rec in front of the Sky cameras on Saturday, writes Geoffrey Riddle.

Guinness Premiership Betting: Falcons aim to crash Tigers' housewarming

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:59:31 +0000

As Leicester open their new home, Geoffrey Riddle is anticipating a battle royal at the coalface. Elsewhere, still smarting from last week's disallowed try, our man is backing Quins to upset Sarries.

Guinness Premiership Betting: Sarries target numbers but can we expect points?

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:09:18 +0000

Geoffrey Riddle is staggered that Sarries are hot favourites to defeat Saints. Meanwhile, unlike last weekend, the second round of fixtures should provide some big scores...

Guinness Premiership Betting: Geraghty eyes centre spot

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:01:15 +0000

Guinness Premiership Betting: Time for the boy to become a man

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:17:14 +0000

Danny Cipriani has long been hailed as the future of English rugby. Ralph Ellis wonders if this might be the season when the Wasps no.10 starts to fulfill his promise....