Six Nations Betting : Rugby

Six Nations Betting: Wales v Ireland

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:32:16 +0000

Ireland have been waiting 61 years for Grand Slam glory, a wait that may come to an end this weekend. But it could be a tighter game than some are suggesting writes Cormac O'Keefe...

Six Nations Betting: View from the valleys

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:21:12 +0000

Paul Moon says that Wales fans have been in contemplative mood this week - like a fisherman after the one that got away. But will their team rally themselves for a thrilling Six Nations' finale in Cardiff on Saturday?

Six Nations Betting: Ellis keen to crown comeback campaign with Calcutta Cup

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:25:24 +0000

Harry Ellis has established himself as Martin Johnson's first choice scrum-half and his performances have been one of England's few Six Nations plus points. Can he inspire his country to Calcutta Cup glory?

Six Nations Betting Preview: Italy v France

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 17:08:32 +0000

A stout defence has served the Italians well and could make things tricky for the French, says Tony Calvin, and a trading approach could be the way to tackle this game...

Six Nations Betting Preview: England v Scotland

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:37:27 +0000

Geoffrey Riddle can't get enthusiastic about backing England at [1.17] so it comes down to a question of winning margins.

The Betfair Contrarian: Why Ireland won't win the Six Nations

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:14:17 +0000

No one loves Ireland more than the Contrarian - few countries have made a greater contribution to underdoggery - yet the cards are stacked very much in Ireland's favour heading into the final weekend of this year's Six Nations and for that reason the Contrarian is opposing them.

Martin Corry: Ireland will grind out title while England finish smiling

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:45:46 +0000

The final round of matches provide an enthralling conclusion to the 2009 RBS Six Nations, writes former-England captain Martin Corry.

Six Nations Betting: England deliver emphatic victory

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:50:34 +0000

England's magnificent 34-10 victory over France at Twickenham has come too late to effect their championship hopes this year, but it was a timely success, writes Geoffrey Riddle.

Six Nations Betting: Simon returns but England are not on Shaw footing

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 13:00:40 +0000

There are so many uncertainties surrounding England at the moment that even the reassuring presence of Simon Shaw may not be enough to inspire a win against France on Sunday, says Ralph Ellis.

Six Nations Betting Preview: Ireland v Scotland

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:49:02 +0000

Never mind Cardiff next weekend and talk of a Grand Slam - this is a match Ireland will have to be at their best to win. Hugh Cahill is taking it one game at a time...

Six Nations Betting Preview: England v France

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:49:07 +0000

Twickenham is going to shake this Sunday. Martin Johnson and Marc Lievremont have called up the big guns for what is gearing up to be a monumental confrontation, writes Geoffrey Riddle.

Six Nations Betting: View from the valleys

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 10:43:27 +0000

Paul Moon reports from across the border where the word in the valleys is that Warren Gatland has one eye on the World Cup. However, the reigning Six Nations champions need to make a big score against Italy and fans will be keen to see what the dream ticket in the centre can offer.

Six Nations Betting Preview: Italy v Wales

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 09:31:00 +0000

Geoffrey Riddle wonders if Wales' bruised egos can do enough against Italy to heal themselves in time for a potential Six Nations decider against Ireland next week...

Martin Corry: English ambition can win crucial contest

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:04:55 +0000

Martin Corry believes that England need to throw off the shackles if they are to defeat France at Twickenham on Saturday.

Six Nations Betting: Never change a winning team... until it loses

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 12:13:46 +0000

Warren Gatland has wrung the changes for Wales penultimate match with Italy. Ralph Ellis wonders if the second string will seize their chance to win a place in the starting line-up for what could turn out to be the tournament decider against Ireland a week later.