Rugby Union

Rugby Union Betting with VivatBet

Whether it is the Six Nations, Premiership Rugby, the Heineken Champions Cup, or the World Cup, VivatBet has a wide range of rugby union odds and markets across all the top events and competitions.

Want to know more about rugby betting? Read on.

Premiership Rugby

The Rugby Premiership is the top level of English domestic rugby. Each year, 12 teams compete to be crowned champions. Leicester Tigers hold the most titles with 10.

The top six teams at the end of the season qualify for the Heineken Champions Cup. This is where 20 of Europe’s top teams from the six nations compete to become champions of Europe.

United Rugby Championship

The United Rugby Championship is an annual competition with teams from Ireland, Italy, Scotland, South Africa, and Wales. The competition is split into two conferences: A and B.

The top two teams from each conference make the playoffs and compete for a place in the final. These four teams also earn a place in next season’s Heineken Champions Cup.

The competition started in 2001. Leinster hold the most titles with seven.

Rugby World Cup

The Rugby World Cup happens every four years. Top international teams compete to lift the Webb Ellis Trophy.

The first competition was in 1987. South Africa and New Zealand have three titles each.

Six Nations

The Six Nations Championship is an annual event where six international teams compete to be champions. The six teams are:

• England
• Wales
• Ireland
• Scotland
• Italy
• France

The tournament began in 1883 as the Five Nations. Since 2000, it has been called the Six Nations after Italy joined.

Aside from the winner, there are other achievements to bet on:

• Grand Slam – When one team wins all their matches in the tournament.
• Triple Crown – When any of the home nations (England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales) win all their matches against each other.

You can find Six Nations odds here. This includes bets on Scotland beating England, England against Wales, and more.

Other Competitions from Around the World

There are many other rugby union competitions to bet on. These include the Top 14, the National Rugby Championship, and more.

Rugby Sevens at the Commonwealth Games is fast and full of action. Sixteen teams compete for gold. New Zealand are the defending champions. England have won medals before. They took bronze last time in Australia.

Rugby Union Betting Markets at VivatBet

There are many rugby union betting markets to choose from.

The most common bet is the 80-minute market. Here, you bet on which side wins the game.

Handicap Betting on Rugby Union

If you want to bet on a match that may be one-sided, look at handicap betting.

The handicap gives the underdog a head start in betting terms.

For example, if you back the favourites at -14 points, they must win by 15 or more points for your bet to pay out. If you back the underdog at +14 points, they can lose by 13 points and your bet still wins.

In-Play Betting on Rugby Union

Want to bet on a match as it happens? We have many markets to choose from.

Rugby Union Betting Tips

Here are a few rugby betting tips:

• Team news – Check who is fit and if key players are injured or suspended. This can change the game.
• Stats and match facts – Look at stats to see which teams are in form. Many sites can help you decide.
• Weather forecast – If rain is due, a wet ball is harder to handle. This can lead to more errors. Teams with a strong set piece may do well in wet and windy conditions.

Rugby Union Offers and Promotions

Look out for these rugby union betting offers:

• Top Price Guarantee – Selected prices that competitors cannot beat.
• Price Boost – Better odds on certain markets every day.

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Rugby League Betting

You can also bet on rugby league here.