Betfair Official Blog

 

Rugby League

Rugby League World Cup Betting: With pace, power and spirit, England can end Aussie dominance

21 October 2008 | About GeorgeRiley

In a World Cup where anything less than a final appearance will represent failure, there is a terrific team spirit in the England camp, reports George Riley.... Read more | Comment now

Rugby League Betting: England unfortunates out to make points against sparkless Wales

10 October 2008 | About GeorgeRiley

George Riley expects big performances from an under-strength England side featuring a number of player ommitted from the World Cup Squad.... Read more | Comment now

Super League Betting: Grand Final will be 80 minutes of blood and thunder

2 October 2008 | About GeorgeRiley

If Leeds can refuel the tank they drained eliminating Wigan in a Headingley thriller, then this could prove one of the most gripping Grand Finals in Super League history, says George Riley.... Read more | Comment now

Super League Grand Final: Leon Pryce calls for more competition

2 October 2008 | About Ralph Ellis

Leon Pryce maybe speak as a fan when he demands that other clubs step up to challenge the big two but come Saturday he will have his player cap on, says Ralph Ellis.... Read more | Comment now

Rugby League Betting: Noble has that Grand Final feeling again

25 September 2008 | About GeorgeRiley

Thirteen points separated second-placed Leeds and fourth-placed Wigan in the final standings, but with Wigan sparkling at the business end of the season, and the Rhinos wobbling and wilting, Friday night's eliminator could be a classic, says George Riley.... Read more | Comment now

Rugby League Betting: Are odds-against Leeds Old Trafford bound?

19 September 2008 | About GeorgeRiley

In an unusual position as underdogs, expect a really strong performance from champions Leeds at Grand Final favourites St Helens, says George Riley.... Read more | Comment now

Rugby League Betting: Man of steel leads Rhino's charge to Saints

19 September 2008 | About Ralph Ellis

Ralph Ellis has some novel reasons for backing Leeds to do the unthinkable tonight.... Read more | Comment now

Super League Play-offs: Betting Update

16 September 2008 | About RadioProducer

Betfair Radio presenters Alan Dudman and Chris Barnett wanted to know if the Super League play-off system is too complicated. Who better than Stuart Pyke to set them straight? We mull over all the weekend's talking points and take an... Read more | Comment now

Super League Play-offs: Bulls buoyed by scheduling clash

11 September 2008 | About GeorgeRiley

The Super League play-offs will open in bruising fashion this weekend, with two real blood and thunder sudden-death showdowns, says George Riley.... Read more | Comment now

Rugby League Challenge Cup Final: Hull look for huge performance as St Helens tread fine line between focus and arrogance

29 August 2008 | About GeorgeRiley

You need to be neither a rugby league expert nor a betting guru to determine that this year's Challenge Cup Final has, in all likelihood, only one winner, says George Riley.... Read more | Comment now

Betfair Big Interview: Hull's Lee Radford on this weekend's final

28 August 2008 | About Ralph Ellis

It's Rugby League's Challenge Cup final weekend at Wembley so this week Betfair went for an exclusive chat to Hull's captain Lee Radford about what we can expect.... Read more | Comment now

Back Page Betting: Iestyn Harris plots a shock at his old stomping ground Leeds

8 August 2008 | About Ralph Ellis

Ralph Ellis tells us what Iestyn Harris has in common with Cristiano Ronaldo as Bradford look to cause an upset at Leeds tonight. Meanwhile, St Helens trade at a prohibitive price on the Regular Season Winner market.... Read more | Comment now

Tri-Nations Betting: Evolving Boks look good to make it a World Cup/Tri-Nations double

18 July 2008 | About Geoffrey Riddle

The World Champions boast an impressive record in the Subiaco Oval where they are favourites to make it two away wins in a row. Meanwhile, New Zealand will fancy their chances against a transitional Wallabies side, says Geoffrey Riddle.... Read more | Comment now

International Rugby League Betting: France v England

26 June 2008 | About Ralph Ellis

So there was no England team at Euro 2008 and a long qualifying road still to travel to South Africa. But there's another World Cup to look forward to and we will have a team there among the favourites.... Read more | Comment now

Rugby league grand final eliminator betting

12 September 2007 | About Editor

Friday's engage Super League Grand Final eliminator between Leeds Rhinos and Wigan Warriors should provide rugby league punters with as much entertainment as it will betting opportunities.... Read more | Comment now

Great Britain v New Zealand First Test betting and odds

10 September 2007 | About Editor

Great Britain take on New Zealand in the first of three Tests on October 27 looking to build on their success last time out against France.... Read more | Comment now

 

Benefits and offers

£10 FREE BET

How to claim your free £10 bet:
1. Open your account (3 mins)
2. Deposit and stake up to £10
3. If you lose your 1st placed bet, you get that stake back within 24 hours (up to £10)

JOIN NOW

$600 POKER BONUS

Exclusive $600 bonus for all new players. Just join and play to claim.

Go button

£50 CASINO BONUS

100% deposit bonus up to £50 for all new casino players. Just join and play to claim.

Go button

Refer and Earn

Earn substantial rewards every time you introduce someone new to Betfair

Go button

Services

Radio icon Radio       Live Video icon Live Video

Betfair icon Betfair      Arrow icon Tradefair

Events calendar

22/11/2008 | Rugby
Rugby League World Cup Final