International

Autumn Internationals Betting: Early points expected at Murrayfield as fast starters get it on

Geoffrey Riddle / 19 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Geoffrey Riddle surveys the betting battleground from this weekend's international clashes across the British Isles. Read his pick of the odds from Scotland v Australia, Ireland v Fiji and Wales v Argentina here...Read more »

England v New Zealand: Lineout dominance can lead to crushing All Black victory

Geoffrey Riddle / 19 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Geoffrey Riddle speaks with the New Zealand lineout combo of hooker Andrew Hore and lock Tom Donnelly ahead of Saturday's encounter with England...Read more »

The Betfair Contrarian: Why England will beat New Zealand

The Betfair Contrarian / 18 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Only the truly bold should follow the Contrarian this week as he backs England to beat the All Blacks at [8.4] on Betfair....Read more »

England v New Zealand: Back-room team takes flak over faltering England

Ralph Ellis / 18 November 2009 / Leave a comment

England go into Saturday's clash with New Zealand as huge underdogs after poor performances against Australia and Argentina - but could the support coaches be to blame? That's the line coming out of the England camp. Ralph Ellis reports...Read more »

Late O'Driscoll magic seals big winnings for draw backers

Joe Dyer / 15 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Australians denied by 100-cap wonder who scores late and low in dramatic finish...Read more »

International Rugby Betting: Where do England stand after the defeat by Australia?

Geoffrey Riddle / 09 November 2009 / Leave a comment

A solid win is needed over Argentina for Martin Johnson to keep hold of any good will with media and fans alike, says Geoffrey Riddle...Read more »

England v Australia Betting: Even lineout may not save the Red Rose from another home pruning

Geoffrey Riddle / 06 November 2009 / Leave a comment

There are encouraging signs throughout the Australian camp and the return of Steve Thompson to England's lineout gives them hope of dominating all areas of the Twickenham pitch on Saturday...Read more »

International Rugby Betting: Can England and Wales survive against the fittest?

Geoffrey Riddle / 05 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Geoffrey Riddle is very excited about the internationals at Twickenham and Cardiff this weekend. However, the home nations both face tests of stamina as they take on world rugby's fittest athletes......Read more »

Rugby Union Betting: Crunch time for Johnson

Ralph Ellis / 05 November 2009 / Leave a comment

After a year in the job, England's head coach needs to start producing. Good news then, that Jonny's back and exciting youngsters are staking their claims, says Ralph Ellis....Read more »

Autumn Internationals Betting: The impact of injuries

Ralph Ellis / 21 October 2009 / Leave a comment

With England facing a front row injury crisis, Ralph Ellis takes a look at the current epidemic of injuries within the game....Read more »

Rugby Betting: No holiday for Wilkinson

Ralph Ellis / 18 September 2009 / Leave a comment

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....Read more »

Support the bid to make Rugby Sevens an Olympic sport

Editor / 15 July 2009 / Leave a comment

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......Read more »

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

Geoffrey Riddle / 11 June 2009 / Leave a comment

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

Rugby Union Betting: England v Barbarians

Geoffrey Riddle / 28 May 2009 / Leave a comment

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 »