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Rugby Betting: Geoffrey Riddle on the pick of this weekend's international fixtures

11 June 2009 | About Geoffrey Riddle

France tackle a weakened All Blacks while England will be wondering which Argentina will show up.... Read more | Comment now

Rugby Union Betting: England v Barbarians

28 May 2009 | About Geoffrey Riddle

If the Lions need any tips on how to gel as a team, they could do worse than to buy in to the Barbarians' ethos, a squad that gets together every year, under different management, and who can boast a... Read more | Comment now

Heineken Cup Final Betting: Lions and Tigers prepare for fearsome battle

21 May 2009 | About Geoffrey Riddle

The Heineken Cup final seems to have been overshadowed by the Lions tour, but with Lions aplenty on the pitch, the Edinburgh extravaganza will be worth watching for those players alone, writes Geoffrey Riddle.... Read more | Comment now

Heineken Cup final preview: Leinster v Leicester, Murrayfield, Sat May 23rd

19 May 2009 | About Hugh Cahill

Can Leinster repeat their semi-final heroics when they meet the Leicester Tigers in Saturday's Heineken Cup final? Hugh Cahill believes the answer depends an inexperienced fly-half as well as the most talented man on the pitch ...... Read more | Comment now

Rugby Betting: Back obstinate Saints to be winners against Bourgoin

19 May 2009 | About Ralph Ellis

Ahead of their European Challenge Cup final, Northampton have refused to let their Scottish prop join up with the Lions this week. If the players can be as intransigent at Twickenham as their management have been with McGeechan and co.... Read more | Comment now

Heineken Cup Betting Preview: Back an overs buster at the Millenium

1 May 2009 | About Geoffrey Riddle

Leicester are in fine shape but Cardiff are accurately priced as favourites for Sunday's semi-final at the Millenium Stadium, says Geoffrey Riddle. Meanwhile, on Saturday, can Leinster upset the form book in the all Irish clash?... Read more | Comment now

The Betfair Big Interview: Scott Hamilton

30 April 2009 | About Ralph Ellis

Manchester United aren't the only team chasing a League and European Cup double. Leicester go to the Millennium Stadium on Sunday to face Cardiff in the Heineken Cup semi-final with exactly the same objective in rugby union. Betfair went to... Read more | Comment now

Magners League Betting: 'Broken' Leinster will struggle against Edinburgh kickers

17 April 2009 | About Stephen Kennelly

Stephen Kennelly believes that Leinster will come back down to earth with a bump in the Scottish capital. Meanwhile, down the road in Glasgow, where are the points coming from for Ulster?... Read more | Comment now

EDF Energy Cup Final Betting: Tired Gloucester set for one last effort

16 April 2009 | About Ralph Ellis

Fixture congestion is hurting the Cherry and Whites as they strive for success, says Ralph Ellis.... Read more | Comment now

Heineken Cup Betting Preview: Toulouse and Tigers for the semi-finals?

9 April 2009 | About Geoffrey Riddle

Geoffrey Riddle looks forward to watching a glittering array of attacking talent at the Millennium Stadium and one of the greatest contests in club rugby at the Walkers Stadium.... Read more | Comment now

Heineken Cup Betting: Munster vs Ospreys

9 April 2009 | About Cormac O'Keefe

Munster continue the defence of their Heineken Cup crown when they host The Ospreys at Thomond Park on Sunday. Cormac O' Keeffe looks ahead to the big match betting and feels confident that Munster can continue their recent good form... Read more | Comment now

Heineken Cup Betting: Harlequins vs Leinster

9 April 2009 | About Hugh Cahill

It's the business end of the Heineken Cup. The weak have fallen and faded. The cream has risen to the top and there are no longer room for errors. One defeat and you're out. It's as simple as that for... Read more | Comment now

Rugby Union Betting: Tigers a good bet for league and cup double

8 April 2009 | About Ralph Ellis

With Leicester top of the Premiership and going into this weekend's Heineken Cup quarter-final on a high, Richard Cockerill has proved himself a worthy candidate for the head coach's job on a permanent basis. A win against Bath on Saturday... Read more | Comment now

Rugby Union Betting: A bumper weekend of EDF Cup and Premiership clashes

26 March 2009 | About Geoffrey Riddle

This weekend's EDF Energy Cup semi-final double-header at the Ricoh Arena will provide rugby punters with clues as to what the British Lions team will look like as well as prime betting opportunities.... Read more | Comment now

Six Nations Betting: Wales v Ireland

20 March 2009 | About Cormac O'Keeffe

Ireland have been waiting 61 years for Grand Slam glory, a wait that may come to an end this weekend. But it could be a tighter game than some are suggesting writes Cormac O'Keefe...... Read more | Comment now

Six Nations Betting: View from the valleys

20 March 2009 | About Paul Moon

Paul Moon says that Wales fans have been in contemplative mood this week - like a fisherman after the one that got away. But will their team rally themselves for a thrilling Six Nations' finale in Cardiff on Saturday?... Read more | Comments (5)

Six Nations Betting: Ellis keen to crown comeback campaign with Calcutta Cup

20 March 2009 | About Ralph Ellis

Harry Ellis has established himself as Martin Johnson's first choice scrum-half and his performances have been one of England's few Six Nations plus points. Can he inspire his country to Calcutta Cup glory?... Read more | Comment now

Six Nations Betting Preview: Italy v France

19 March 2009 | About Tony Calvin

A stout defence has served the Italians well and could make things tricky for the French, says Tony Calvin, and a trading approach could be the way to tackle this game...... Read more | Comment now

Six Nations Betting Preview: England v Scotland

19 March 2009 | About Geoffrey Riddle

Geoffrey Riddle can't get enthusiastic about backing England at [1.17] so it comes down to a question of winning margins.... Read more | Comment now

The Betfair Contrarian: Why Ireland won't win the Six Nations

18 March 2009 | About The Betfair Contrarian

No one loves Ireland more than the Contrarian - few countries have made a greater contribution to underdoggery - yet the cards are stacked very much in Ireland's favour heading into the final weekend of this year's Six Nations and... Read more | Comment now

Martin Corry: Ireland will grind out title while England finish smiling

18 March 2009 | About MartinCorry

The final round of matches provide an enthralling conclusion to the 2009 RBS Six Nations, writes former-England captain Martin Corry.... Read more | Comment now

Six Nations Betting: England deliver emphatic victory

16 March 2009 | About Geoffrey Riddle

England's magnificent 34-10 victory over France at Twickenham has come too late to effect their championship hopes this year, but it was a timely success, writes Geoffrey Riddle.... Read more | Comment now

Six Nations Betting: Simon returns but England are not on Shaw footing

14 March 2009 | About Ralph Ellis

There are so many uncertainties surrounding England at the moment that even the reassuring presence of Simon Shaw may not be enough to inspire a win against France on Sunday, says Ralph Ellis.... Read more | Comment now

Six Nations Betting Preview: Ireland v Scotland

13 March 2009 | About Hugh Cahill

Never mind Cardiff next weekend and talk of a Grand Slam - this is a match Ireland will have to be at their best to win. Hugh Cahill is taking it one game at a time...... Read more | Comment now

Six Nations Betting Preview: England v France

13 March 2009 | About Geoffrey Riddle

Twickenham is going to shake this Sunday. Martin Johnson and Marc Lievremont have called up the big guns for what is gearing up to be a monumental confrontation, writes Geoffrey Riddle.... Read more | Comment now

 

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