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Super League Betting: Can St Helens surivive new stadium curse?

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:48:07 +0000

St Helens fell at the final hurdle last season so will a new stadium boost them in their bid for glory in 2012 or will they struggle to acclimatise? Ralph Ellis reckons they might be a lay in the regular season winner market.

Rugby League Betting: New season guide part two

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:08:38 +0000

Ahead of the big kick-off on Friday night, Stuart Jones completes his betting guide to the Super League season...

Rugby League Betting: New season guide part one

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:43:27 +0000

With only one week to go until the Super League season 2012 kicks-off, Stuart Jones profiles seven of the teams, including the reigning champions and a Warrington side who will be hoping to improve their performance in the playoffs....

Rugby League: Sam Tomkins on the new Super League season

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:18:10 +0000

Sam Tomkins ended last season as the biggest name in Super League - so who better for Betfair to talk to a week away from a new season? We set off to Wigan to meet the boy wonder...

Six Nations Betting: Can England squash Sir Clive's sour grapes?

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:19:01 +0000

The man who coached England to World Cup glory reckons the new boss is very lucky to be in charge for the Six Nations. But as Ralph Ellis points out, there's nothing wrong with a bit of luck in rugby (or betting, for that matter)...

Six Nations Betting: Ross Ford to lead Scotland

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:47:23 +0000

Scotland appoint captain ahead of Six Nations match against England on February 4.

Six Nations: England drift as Wood ruled out of Scotland trip

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:08:38 +0000

Flanker set to miss England's first two matches through injury. Is it time to back Scotland?

Six Nations Betting: Lancaster will be judged by results alone

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:33:37 +0000

Stuart Lancaster has impressed as so far as England coach but, as Ralph Ellis points out, the team haven't played a match yet. So judge the boss and decide his future when the Six Nations is over...

Rugby league News: Hardaker to step up as Senior steps down

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:26:33 +0000

We may yet see the great Keith Senior make a couple more appearances for the Leeds Rhinos but retirement surely beckons. Thankfully for Rhino fans, there's Zak Hardaker.

Heineken Cup: Farrell hails Wilko as Sarries rally for Ospreys test

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:54:12 +0000

The RFU have appointed a CEO who hopes to make rugby as professional off the pitch as it is on it. He could do worse than study the example of Saracens, says Ralph Ellis.

Will Greenwood: Wilko was perfect ten and perfect team-mate

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Betfair Ambassador Will Greenwood played alongside Jonny Wilkinson in England's World Cup-winning side. Here, he pays tribute to the ideal team-mate and a man who took his position to another level...

Four Nations Betting: England out to prove point against Aussies

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:39:14 +0000

Stuart Jones expects England to come out all guns blazing at Elland Road on Saturday night. However, Australia's class could still make the difference...

Four Nations: Are England League stars outshining Union flops?

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:46:21 +0000

England might not beat Australia in Saturday's Four Nations final but they will push the Aussies all the way, says in-proft Ralph Ellis.

Martin Johnson quits as England manager

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:09:53 +0000

Graham Henry is the front runner as RFU begin long search to replace England manager Martin Johnson...

Four Nations Betting: Loyal Sam can lead England against Kiwis

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:49:33 +0000

Ralph Ellis' strategy paid off against the Aussies so what's he planning this week when England take on New Zealand?