Rugby

Autumn Internationals Betting: Early points expected at Murrayfield as fast starters get it on

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:33:29 +0000

Geoffrey Riddle surveys the betting battleground from this weekend's international clashes across the British Isles. Read his pick of the odds from Scotland v Australia, Ireland v Fiji and Wales v Argentina here

England v New Zealand: Lineout dominance can lead to crushing All Black victory

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:03:55 +0000

Geoffrey Riddle speaks with the New Zealand lineout combo of hooker Andrew Hore and lock Tom Donnelly ahead of Saturday's encounter with England

The Betfair Contrarian: Why England will beat New Zealand

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:12:39 +0000

Only the truly bold should follow the Contrarian this week as he backs England to beat the All Blacks at [8.4] on Betfair.

England v New Zealand: Back-room team takes flak over faltering England

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:00:57 +0000

England go into Saturday's clash with New Zealand as huge underdogs after poor performances against Australia and Argentina - but could the support coaches be to blame? That's the line coming out of the England camp. Ralph Ellis reports

Late O'Driscoll magic seals big winnings for draw backers

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:46:37 +0000

Australians denied by 100-cap wonder who scores late and low in dramatic finish

Four Nations Final Betting: England v Australia

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:08:13 +0000

Rugby League maestro George Riley searches for the best bets ahead of tonight's Four Nations final

International Rugby Betting: Back Boks and Ireland on busy weekend

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:40:50 +0000

France are dreaming of World Cup glory so what better opponents for them than the current champions? Meanwhile, can Brian O'Driscoll celebrate his 100th cap with victory over the Aussies? Geoffrey Riddle selects the best bets.

International Rugby Interview: Santiago Phelan

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:10:03 +0000

Geoffrey Riddle meets the Pumas coach to discuss being Argentina, planning for World Cup 2011 and why he won't be making any excuses if his side lose to England on Saturday.

International Rugby Betting: Where do England stand after the defeat by Australia?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:34:26 +0000

A solid win is needed over Argentina for Martin Johnson to keep hold of any good will with media and fans alike, says Geoffrey Riddle

Four Nations Betting: England to be floored by New Zealand

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:42:32 +0000

England were well and truly beaten last Saturday against Australia and the signs are they will suffer a similar fate at the hands of New Zealand when the teams clash this week, says George Riley.

England v Australia Betting: Even lineout may not save the Red Rose from another home pruning

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:46:12 +0000

There are encouraging signs throughout the Australian camp and the return of Steve Thompson to England's lineout gives them hope of dominating all areas of the Twickenham pitch on Saturday

International Rugby Betting: Can England and Wales survive against the fittest?

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:56:31 +0000

Geoffrey Riddle is very excited about the internationals at Twickenham and Cardiff this weekend. However, the home nations both face tests of stamina as they take on world rugby's fittest athletes...

Rugby Union Betting: Crunch time for Johnson

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:03:36 +0000

After a year in the job, England's head coach needs to start producing. Good news then, that Jonny's back and exciting youngsters are staking their claims, says Ralph Ellis.

Rugby League Betting: Tomkins can star on big stage

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:29:03 +0000

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...

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

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:45:43 +0000

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...