Heineken Cup : Rugby

Heineken Cup Betting: Can Ulster complete the Irish hat-trick?

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:32:15 +0000

Ireland have led the way in the Heineken Cup this season and two of the four provinces look of interest in their respective match-ups in the final round this weekend, writes Geoffrey Riddle.

Heineken Cup Tips: Ulster to tame the Tigers again

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:26:50 +0000

It's crunch time in the Heineken Cup with the penultimate round of fixtures and the Friday night clash between Ulster and Leicester will set the tone for a massive weekend. Geoffrey Riddle looks at that match as well as Saracens home tussle with Biarritz and Treviso's trip to Ospreys

Heineken Cup Betting: Leicester can bulldoze Clermont

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:29:19 +0000

Leicester were hard done by in defeat last week, says Geoffrey Riddle, and they can exact revenge this Saturday against Clermont. Meanwhile, it's time to back Bath and Treviso...

Heineken Cup Betting: Quins to inflict Euro pain on Toulouse

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:27:23 +0000

Geoffrey Riddle looks at a trio of European clashes in this week's Heineken Cup preview and he's hoping Harlequins can kick off a successful weekend of betting with a defeat of French giants Toulouse

Heineken Cup Betting: Cardiff, Scarlets and Ospreys score from knock-on

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:39:46 +0000

Following an impresive World Cup campaign, Welsh rugby is booming, says Ralph Ellis. So does that mean that a club from Dragon country could be in serious Heineken Cup contention this season?

Heineken Cup Betting: Munster could steal it late in France

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:16:17 +0000

Geoffrey Riddle selects a trio of bets for round two of the Heineken Cup...

Heineken Cup Betting: Back Ospreys for redemption

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:14:45 +0000

Geoffrey Riddle selects a trio of intriguing bets for the opening weekend of the 2011 Heineken Cup. And it's good news for Welsh fans...

Will Greenwood: Five Heineken Cup round one tips

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:41:04 +0000

The Heineken Cup gets underway on Friday night but Betfair Ambassador Will Greenwood reckons the best bets are to be found on Saturday and Sunday. Below, he selects his five for the weekend...

Will Greenwood: Why I'm backing Clermont to win the Heineken Cup

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:55:59 +0000

The Betfair Ambassador and one time Heineken Cup finalist discusses this year's tournament and backs a surprise selection in the winner market...

Heineken Cup Betting Guide 2012

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:35:10 +0000

With only a day to go until the big Heineken Cup kick-off, Geoffrey Riddle makes his pre-tournament selections...

Heineken Cup Final Betting: Northampton v Leinster

Thu, 19 May 2011 10:55:20 +0000

Geoffrey Riddle has been on the Saints since the start but does he believe they can overcome an almost flawless Leinster side? Or is it time for our man to trade out? Here are his Heineken Cup thoughts.

Heineken Cup Betting: Leinster strangely under-rated

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 10:23:01 +0000

It's the semi-finals of the Heineken Cup and Leinster are favourites in the outright market. The best betting option is however to side with them to overcome the handicap at home to Toulouse. Geoffrey Riddle explains the thinking...

BOD snubs Royal Wedding to make Leinster kings of Europe

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:32:24 +0000

Brian O'Driscoll won't be attending Westminster Abbey this Friday because he's got more important things to do: preparing for Leinster's Heineken Cup clash with Toulouse. Ralph Ellis salutes the Ireland captain's commitment.

Heineken Cup Betting: Can Tigers carry road form across Irish Sea?

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:17:12 +0000

Leicester are in form but how will they fare against their old enemies? And is Geoffrey Riddle still backing Saints to win the Heineken Cup as they prepare for the visit of Ulster?

Heineken Cup Betting: Saints supremacy will tell as Castres tire

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 09:44:47 +0000

Castres play hard and direct but Northampton will be up for the physical battle when they cross the Channel on Saturday, says Geoffrey Riddle. Elsewhere, the Scarlets will struggle against Perpignan's fearsome forwards.