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Rugby Union Betting: Thompson's recall rubbishes exile policy

21 May 2009 | About Ralph Ellis

As Steve Thompson is recalled to the England squad for the first time in nearly three years, Ralph Ellis says that MPs could learn a lot from the Brive hooker...... Read more | Comment now

1.01 Australia shocked to their core by New Zealand in World Cup final

22 November 2008 | About Joe Dyer

Punters pile into the Australians on Betfair but it's their less illustrious opponents who lift the trophy.... Read more | Comment now

Rugby League World Cup Betting: England v New Zealand

14 November 2008 | About GeorgeRiley

England somehow crumbled to embarrassing defeat against New Zealand, conceding 24 points in a second half hammering. The pair face each other again with a place in the final up for grabs. History can't repeat itself, can it?... Read more | Comment now

Rugby League Betting: Respecting the Haka or making a song and dance out of nothing?

14 November 2008 | About Ralph Ellis

Ralph Ellis looks at the history of the Haka and how different opponents have dealt with it over the years. Then there's the small matter of England' s semi-final match against New Zealand once the dancing is over....... Read more | Comment now

1.15 England defeated at Rugby League World Cup

8 November 2008 | About Joe Dyer

Tony Smith's men concede 24 unanswered points as New Zealand rock the English.... Read more | Comment now

Rugby League Betting: Quality England side are hiding in the shadows, says Smith

7 November 2008 | About GeorgeRiley

This game should serve only as a semi-final curtain raiser but, after their worst ever result in a World Cup, England have an opporutnity to put things right against New Zealand, says George Riley.... Read more | Comment now

Rugby League Betting: Can England's young hopefuls step-up against Kiwis?

7 November 2008 | About Ralph Ellis

Tony Smith's side have struggled so far at the Rugby League World Cup but Ralph Ellis is enjoying a good tournmanet with two winners out of two. Can he go one better in tomrrow's match against New Zealand?... Read more | Comment now

Rugby Union Internationals Betting: Ireland v Canada

7 November 2008 | About Hugh Cahill

Newstalk's Rugby guru Hugh Cahill previews the first of Ireland's Guinness Series Autumn Internationals against Canada. Can Kidney make an early impression with his new look side?... Read more | Comment now

Rugby League World Cup Betting: Awesome Irish within one game of semi-final

5 November 2008 | About maxliu

One early, eager punter backed Samoa at [1.01] before the Wolfhounds devoured them in Sydney...... Read more | Comment now

Rugby League World Cup Betting: Brough kicks himself into history books for big price Scots

5 November 2008 | About maxliu

Plucky Scots defy the odds to record famous World Cup win...... Read more | Comment now

Rugby League World Cup Betting: Don't allow patriotism to get in the way when England face Australia

31 October 2008 | About Ralph Ellis

Tony Smith's are nigh-on no-hopers against Australia in the World Cup fixture this weekend, says Ralph Ellis.... Read more | Comment now

Betfair Big Interview: Hull FC stand-off Chris Thorman

30 October 2008 | About Ralph Ellis

The Rugby League World Cup has its first really big game on Sunday morning when England face Australia. Betfair found former England captain Chris Thorman on the treatment table at his new club Hull for an exclusive chat about what... Read more | Comment now

Rugby League Betting: Don't underestimate England's pride and potential

29 October 2008 | About GeorgeRiley

England were just finding their feet in their limping victory over PNG so don't expect a battering against Australia, says George Riley. But can they defy the odds and defeat the World Champions?... Read more | Comment now

Rugby League World Cup Opening Weekend Preview: High score expected as England take on Papua New Guinea

24 October 2008 | About GeorgeRiley

George Riley has gone through the odds ahead of the first set of World Cup fixtures. Read his verdict here.... Read more | Comment now

Rugby League World Cup Betting: Lack of time is the battle facing England's very own Mr Who

24 October 2008 | About Ralph Ellis

England may be second favourites for the World Cup but they're a long way from Australia and time has not been on coach Tony Smith's side, says Ralph Ellis.... Read more | Comment now

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

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

 

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