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Rugby Betting: No holiday for Wilkinson

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:21:46 +0000

Jonny Wilkinson has made a superb start to the season for Toulon and fly-half is desperate to play his way into Martin Johnson's thoughts, says Ralph Ellis.

Tri-Nations Betting; Get behind the All Blacks at a cracking price

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:07:51 +0000

Geoffrey Riddle gives his support to the NZRU and urges All Blacks fans to do the same. He also flags up a shrewd long term investment and backs the home side to prevail in this weekend's Tri-Nations clash...

Tri-Nations Betting: How to beat New Zealand according to... Dave Ellis

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:36:38 +0000

The France defensive coach has masterminded two victories over the All Blacks so how does he advise South Africa to go about their business on Saturday? Geoffrey Riddle asked him

Tri-Nations Betting: Australia v South Africa

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:52:52 +0000

Despite being on the verge of winning their first Tri-Nations title for half-a-decade, Geoffrey Riddle believes that South Africa remain poor travellers and the home side will be a stronger force on Saturday...

Tri-Nations Betting: Australia v South Africa

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:38:12 +0000

South Africa 's first foreign assignment of this year's Tri-Nations gets underway this Saturday, but Peter de Villiers' Springboks will have to throw off their terrible away record if they are to triumph against Australia in Perth, writes Geoffrey Riddle.

Tri-Nations Betting: All Blacks might have to come from behind against Aussies

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:10:19 +0000

Geoffrey Riddle knows which side he expects to come out on top when Australian meet New Zealand on Saturday. But it isn't quite that straightforward...

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...

Jonny Wilkinson Interview: 'I want to win the championship with Toulon'

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:20:30 +0000

England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson can't wait to get back into action this Friday when his new team kick off the French domestic season with a heavyweight clash at home to Stade Francais. Geoffrey Riddle talks England and France with the World Cup winner.

Tri-Nations Betting: South Africa v Australia

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:55:07 +0000

Geoffrey Riddle tells us why this wil be a particularly emotional match for Australian coach Robbie Deans and one in which betting stakes should be kept low.

Guinness Premiership Betting: Broken Bath must recover from this self-inflicted pain

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:30:11 +0000

Bath are getting serious as they strive to shake off the party tag that brought shame on the club last year. Ralph Ellis reports...

The Betfair Contrarian: Why South Africa won't win the Tri Nations

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:02:30 +0000

They may have won their first two games but the Contrarian sees the South Africans as a huge lay in the Tri Nations betting. Here's why...

Tri-Nations Betting: Steyn can ignite Boks for victory

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:37:07 +0000

The rain is set to be a major factor as the Springboks bid to beat the All Blacks back-to-back at home for the first time since 1976. Geoffrey Riddle selects the best bets...

Rugby Odds: The Betfair Guide to the 2009 Tri-Nations

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:51:13 +0000

Geoffrey Riddle tells you everything you need to know about the 2009 Tri-Nations and makes his picks for this weekend's big kick-off...

Support the bid to make Rugby Sevens an Olympic sport

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:25:08 +0000

Always keen to support a worthy cause here at betting.betfair.com, we chatted to Bodo Sieber, who is championing a campaign for Rugby Sevens to be given Olympic status. Here's what he had to say...

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

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:51:42 +0000

France tackle a weakened All Blacks while England will be wondering which Argentina will show up.