Rugby Union Betting

Rugby Union is one of the biggest sports in the UK and, as a result, it is one of the most popular sports to bet on. With the introduction of more and more competitions, Rugby Union betting has grown over the years and we now offer a wide range of Rugby odds on a variety of different events.

Rugby Union is played in many countries, including England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Argentina. However international Rugby Union tournaments such as the World Cup, the Six Nations and the Tri-Nations, are always the biggest hit with the punters.

The Rugby Union World Cup is contested every four years and was won by England in 2003. England also compete in the Six Nations against Scotland, France, Italy, Wales and Ireland, while Australia, New Zealand and South Africa contest the Southern Hemisphere’s version called the Tri-Nations.

Rugby Union Betting Odds

Ladbrokes offer Rugby Union odds on all these international events for you to bet on and you can also bet on a variety of markets, including match betting, handicap betting, total points betting, half time-full time betting, first and last tryscorer and winning margins.

Each country also has a domestic Rugby Union competition and you can bet on all of these as well. The Guinness Premiership takes place in England, while the Welsh, Irish and Scottish sides play together in the Magners League. As well as this, all the top European teams, including the top French and Italian sides, compete in the Heineken Cup.

Six Nations Betting

The Six Nations Championship is contested annually between England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, France and Italy over five weekends in February and March.

Rugby World Cup 2007

France, who will be hosting this year’s Rugby World Cup event, will have their eyes set firmly on lifting the famous Webb Ellis Cup. Bernard Laporte’s side will be hoping to make home advantage count as they chase a first Rugby World Cup crown. However, New Zealand, Australia and defending champions England are sure to make it a highly competitive competition.