Heineken Cup : Rugby

Heineken Cup Betting: Classic clashes await as the French come to town

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:48:32 +0000

Geoffrey Riddle's mouth is watering by the prospect of an almighty fixture at the Liberty Stadium - amongst many others - on a fantastic weekend of European rugby action

Heineken Cup Betting: Sale are value to end winning wait

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:47:10 +0000

Despite their humbling in France at the weekend, Ralph Ellis expects a Ben Cohen-inspired Sale to bounce back against Cardiff on Friday.

Heineken Cup Round One Betting Tips: Ulster are massive value

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:09:34 +0000

As the world's greatest club competition swings into action, Rugby Ken selects the best bets from the games featuring Irish clubs.

Betfair Big Interview: Ryan Jones

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:51:00 +0000

The Heineken Cup is back this weekend - so Betfair headed to Wales to meet their international rugby captain Ryan Jones and talk about The Ospreys' televised trip to Leicester Tigers on Sunday. . .

Rugby Betting: Heineken Cup Preview 2009/10

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:10:00 +0000

The world's premier rugby competition roars into life this Friday and, with Harlequins sullying the good name of the tournament with their 'Bloodgate' scandal last season, the 15th Heineken Cup will be a cathartic process for all, writes Geoffrey Riddle.

Rugby Betting: Dean Richards banned for three years

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:53:31 +0000

Ex-Harlequins directory of rugby hit with lengthy ban after admitting fake blood scandal...

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

Thu, 21 May 2009 11:09:25 +0000

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.

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

Tue, 19 May 2009 13:43:49 +0000

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 ...

Rugby Betting: Back obstinate Saints to be winners against Bourgoin

Tue, 19 May 2009 10:01:57 +0000

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. then they have a good chance of prevailing, says Ralph Ellis...

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

Fri, 01 May 2009 10:17:24 +0000

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?

The Betfair Big Interview: Scott Hamilton

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:11:44 +0000

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 meet Kiwi star Scott Hamilton to see if the Tigers were ready to roar...

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

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:50:13 +0000

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.

Heineken Cup Betting: Munster vs Ospreys

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:43:43 +0000

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 and reach the semi-finals.

Heineken Cup Betting: Harlequins vs Leinster

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:42:51 +0000

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 Harlequins and Leinster as they battle for a place in the last four. RTE Rugby commentator Hugh Cahill has the lowdown..

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

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 10:28:15 +0000

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 would certainly do his prospects no harm, says Ralph Ellis.