Rugby league

Rugby League Betting with VivatBet

Bet on the fast-paced sport of rugby league at VivatBet. We have a large range of betting markets from the biggest rugby league competitions around the world. Whether you want odds on Super League, the National Rugby League (NRL), State of Origin games, or more, you will find everything you need right here.

Betting on Super League

The Super League is the top level of British rugby league. You can bet on all the action at VivatBet. Bet on the winner of the Super League each season. We also have markets for every game and special markets on first try-scorer, margin of victory, and more.

The Super League started in 1996. It has 12 teams. Eleven are from England and one is Catalans Dragons from France. They compete for the title each year. The team at the top of the table wins the League Leaders Shield. Then the Play-offs start. Teams battle to reach the Super League Grand Final.

Bet on every minute of action from the Super League at VivatBet. We have odds on the regular season, the Play-offs, the Grand Final, and the Magic Weekend. The Magic Weekend is when a full round of games takes place at one stadium.

Betting on the Challenge Cup

Bet on the Challenge Cup online at VivatBet. We have the latest odds and betting markets from every stage of the event, including the final. The Challenge Cup is the top rugby league cup competition in England. Over 70 teams enter each year. This includes amateur teams with dreams of going far in the competition.

Betting on NRL and State of Origin

The National Rugby League (NRL) is the top rugby league competition in Australasia. It has teams from Australia and New Zealand. It started 25 years ago. It has grown in popularity each year. A 17th team joined for the 2023 season.

You can bet on all NRL games at VivatBet. We have markets on the winner of the NRL Grand Final. We also have odds on single games and players from every week of the season.

Do not miss your chance to bet on one of Australia’s biggest rivalries. The State of Origin series happens each year. It is a match-up between New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons. It is a best-of-three contest. Games are played in sold-out stadiums with large TV audiences. Bet on the series and top performers at VivatBet.

Betting on the Rugby League World Cup

Bet on the Rugby League World Cup at VivatBet. You will find the latest odds on favourites, outsiders, and teams hoping for an upset. The event is held every four years. It is the top international rugby league competition.

Rugby League Betting Markets

At VivatBet, you will find many betting markets on every rugby league game in every major competition.

The most common bet is the 80-minute market. You pick a team to win the match. You will also find handicap betting markets to add more interest.

How Does Rugby League Handicap Betting Work?

Handicap betting is different from 80-minute bets. You pick which side of a given points margin a game will end on. You can win your bet even if a team loses. They just need to lose by less than the handicap given for that game.

For each rugby league game, you will find a point spread market. It is based on who is the favourite. For example, England may be listed as six-point favourites against Samoa. The handicap would be shown as England -6, Samoa +6.

• England are favourites because they are the minus handicap (-6).
• If you think England will win by more than 6 points, you would bet on England -6.
• If you want to bet the other way, you would bet on Samoa to win or lose by less than 6 points.

How Is a Rugby League Handicap Bet Settled?

In this example, let us say England beat Samoa 16-14.

• If you bet on England -6, you take 6 points off their final score. The adjusted score is England 10, Samoa 14. England won the game, but they won by less than the -6 margin. This is a losing bet.
• If you bet on Samoa +6, you add 6 points to their final score. The adjusted score is England 16, Samoa 20. Samoa lost the game, but they lost by less than the +6 margin. This is a winning bet.

Rugby League Player Market Betting Odds

You can also bet on individual player performances. These markets include:

• Try-scorer markets – Bet on a player to score first, last, or at any time.
• Multiple score markets – Bet on a player to score two or more tries, or a hat-trick.
• Kicking markets
• Stat-based markets – For example, the number of tackles a player makes in a game.
• Man of the match markets

Tips for Betting on Rugby League

Rugby league is a fast sport. Speed, tackling, and skill are key. Here are some tips to help you:

• Team news is key – Team news tells you who is fit and if there are injuries or suspensions. This can change the odds. Keep an eye on news before the game starts and before you place your bet.
• Research recent form – Look at whether a team is in good or bad form. Are they on a losing streak? Are they strong away from home? Do they have a good record against their next opponent?
• Take stock of conditions – The venue and weather can play a big part. If rain is forecast, a wet ball is harder to handle. This can level the playing field. It may lead to more turnovers and errors.