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Rugby Union Betting: Johnson rues indiscipline as England pay penalty

15 November 2008 | About Geoffrey Riddle

Geoffrey Riddle reports from Twickenham as England traded at [1.65] low before surrendering lead to crash to defeat against Aussies.... Read more | Comment now

International Rugby Betting: Ireland v New Zealand

14 November 2008 | About Hugh Cahill

Direct from a five star hotel in Bermuda, Hugh Cahill has found the time and good grace to pen a preview of tomorrow's Guinness International between Ireland and New Zealand at a packed Croke Park. Well, he's got to pay... Read more | Comment now

Rugby Union Betting: Tough tests for Ireland and Scotland while Welsh prepare to steamroller

13 November 2008 | About Geoffrey Riddle

Geoffrey Riddle plunders the www.bettorlogic.com database for his analysis of the weekend's big international fixtures.... Read more | Comment now

Rugby Union Betting: England's pack can monster Aussies in the loose

13 November 2008 | About Geoffrey Riddle

Despite the array of attacking talent on both sides, Geoffrey Riddle believes that Saturday's Cook Cup contest at Twickenham could turn into a real arm-wrestle.... Read more | Comment now

England v Australia Betting: The rage lives on inside Vickery

12 November 2008 | About Ralph Ellis

Ralph Ellis on the indefatigable spirit of England's lion-hearted prop - on the cusp of a 66th cap against Australia this Saturday.... Read more | Comment now

Johnson content with first game at the helm of England

9 November 2008 | About Geoffrey Riddle

Geoffrey Riddle listens to England's new manager talk following England's Twickenham victory on Saturday.... Read more | Comment now

Rugby Union Internationals Betting: Do slow starters Wales really deserve to be 3.2?

6 November 2008 | About Geoffrey Riddle

Geoffrey Riddle is surprised by Wales' price to beat South Africa, wonders what influence the referee will have on the outcome at Murrayfield and predicts a classic in Marseille.... Read more | Comment now

England v Pacific Islanders Betting Preview: Questions hang over Johnson's selection as Twickenham prepares for new dawn

6 November 2008 | About Geoffrey Riddle

Geoffrey Riddle runs the rule over England ahead of Martin Johnson's first game as manager.... Read more | Comment now

EDF Energy Cup Betting: Can Bath carry sensational away form across the border?

31 October 2008 | About Geoffrey Riddle

Come on, hang in there, just one more week of this EDF Energy Cup nonsense to go and then we are on to the November internationals, says Geoffrey Riddle.... Read more | Comment now

Rugby Union Betting: Winner Johnson acts on evidence before sentiment

29 October 2008 | About Ralph Ellis

He may no longer be able to lead by example on the pitch but Martin Johnson is bringing all the leadership qualities of his playing career to coaching. So much so, says Ralph Ellis, that England could be a healthy... Read more | Comment now

EDF Energy Cup Preview: Cardiff v Leicester

24 October 2008 | About Geoffrey Riddle

Geoffrey Riddle looks at the clash between the English and Welsh titans.... Read more | Comment now

Magners League Betting Preview: Leinster must kick on from Wasps demolition

23 October 2008 | About Hugh Cahill

Newstalk's resident rugby expert, Hugh Cahill, takes you through the best betting opportunities for this weekend's Magners league action...... Read more | Comment now

Rugby Betting: They may be the Six Nations champs but Gatland isn't having a Wales of a time at present

22 October 2008 | About Ralph Ellis

Ralph Ellis looks at to what extent the latest problems in Welsh rugby threaten to jeopardise the national team's chances in the upcoming Autumn Tests and defence of their Six Nations crown.... Read more | Comment now

Heineken Cup Betting Preview: Back a juicy drop goal from Hodgson or O'Gara

17 October 2008 | About Geoffrey Riddle

There's an Ireland v England flavour to round two of the Heineken Cup, as Ulster, Leinster and Munster set about toppling the Premiership's dominance established last weekend, writes Geoffrey Riddle.... Read more | Comment now

Brooding Johno sets the tone for England in autumn tests

15 October 2008 | About Paul Moon

Paul Moon welcomes a new philosophy for the England rugby team - one which will reflect the character of their new coach.... Read more | Comments (2)

Rugby Betting: O'Driscoll recovers sharpness but great-value Wasps could sting

15 October 2008 | About Ralph Ellis

The former-British Lions captain is back to his best and that's why punters are backing his side to compound Wasps' woes on Saturday. But if anyone can put a stop to Leinster's run it's the London side, says Ralph Ellis.... Read more | Comment now

Heineken Cup Betting Preview: French may propser as looming Lions distract Brits

9 October 2008 | About Geoffrey Riddle

Geoffrey Riddle anticipates a mouthwatering match for Leicester and a glamour tie for Bath as he looks ahead to the key clashes on the opening weekend of this year's Heineken and European Challenge Cups.... Read more | Comment now

Mike Tindall: Time for 'chokers' Gloucester to shape up in Heineken Cup

7 October 2008 | About Ralph Ellis

Ralph Ellis talks to the England centre ahead of the Heineken Cup which gets underway on Saturday.... Read more | Comment now

Rugby Union Betting: Ospreys firm favourites to retain EDF Energy Cup

4 October 2008 | About Geoffrey Riddle

The Welsh side are rightful favourites to keep the EDF Cup out of English hands again this season, says Geoffrey Riddle.... Read more | Comment now

EDF Energy Cup Betting: Cipriani sets eyes on centre-stage

3 October 2008 | About Ralph Ellis

Ralph Ellis says the time is right for England's freshest talent to come through and looks at some of the other upcoming fixtures in the Anglo-Welsh Cup.... Read more | Comment now

Guinness Premiership Betting: Could there be a sting in the tail as Wasps visit Tigers?

26 September 2008 | About Ralph Ellis

Ralph Ellis admits that on paper a win for Leicester Tigers at home to London Wasps looks pretty much nailed-on. But sports doesn't always work like that does it?... Read more | Comment now

Guinness Premiership Betting: Time for Wasps to get flying

26 September 2008 | About Geoffrey Riddle

A trip to Welford Road is the last thing a faltering Wasps need after three straight defeats. Geoffrey Riddle previews that match and the pick of this weekend's domestic rugby union fixtures.... Read more | Comment now

Rugby Betting: Magners League preview

25 September 2008 | About Editor

Mark Doyle has a look at where the value might lie in the Magners League this weekend.... Read more | Comment now

Guinness Premiership Betting: Weekend preview

19 September 2008 | About Geoffrey Riddle

This week's Premiership action has been overlooked by Sky TV's producers in favour of a veterans' game at the Cabbage Patch. It is for a good cause, of that there is no doubt, but you'd be mad to bet on... Read more | Comment now

Magners League Betting: Week 3 Preview

18 September 2008 | About Cormac O'Keeffe

Cormac O'Keeffe takes a look ahead to where punters should be putting their hard-earned ahead of the latest round of fixtures...... Read more | Comment now

 

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