Rugby, including both rugby union and rugby league, offers a variety of betting options for fans and bettors. Here are some of the most popular types of betting in rugby:
1. Match Winner:
- Betting on which team will win the match. This is the most straightforward and common type of rugby bet.
2. Handicap Betting:
- Giving one team a virtual advantage or disadvantage in terms of points. This helps level the playing field for betting purposes.
3. Total Points (Over/Under) Bet:
- Betting on the total number of points scored by both teams in the match, with bookmakers setting a line. Bettors can wager on whether the actual total points scored will be over or under that line.
4. First Scoring Play:
- Betting on how the first points of the match will be scored, whether it’s a try, penalty, drop goal, or no points scored.
5. First Tryscorer/First Scoring Player:
- Betting on which player will score the first try or the first points in the match.
6. Last Tryscorer/Last Scoring Player:
- Betting on which player will score the last try or the last points in the match.
7. Half-Time/Full-Time Result:
- Betting on which team will be leading at half-time and then go on to win the match.
8. Winning Margin:
- Betting on the margin of victory, such as which team will win by a certain number of points (e.g., Team A to win by 1-5 points).
9. Team to Score First:
- Betting on which team will score the first points in the match.
10. Total Tries Over/Under:
- Betting on the total number of tries scored in the match, with bookmakers setting a line.
11. Drop Goal Scored:
- Betting on whether a drop goal will be scored during the match.
12. Player Specials:
- Betting on specific player performances, such as the number of tries a player will score, total tackles, or total meters gained.
13. Outright Tournament Winner:
- Betting on which team will win a specific tournament, such as the Rugby World Cup or a domestic league.
14. Live Betting/In-Play Betting:
- Betting on various markets while the match is in progress, including updated match winner odds, next scoring play, or specific player statistics.
Rugby union on betting exchanges
Rugby union on betting exchanges has become a popular sport to bet on. Many people will use betting exchanges to bet on rugby so they can back a team to win a game or competition. But you also have the option to place a lay bet on a team for them not to win a game, or competition. For example, you can back England to win the Six Nations, or choose to lay England not to win the Six Nations.
Betting exchanges have hundreds of rugby union markets open every day, covering all the major leagues and tournaments across the globe. As well as competition bets, you can also bet on things to happen within games, such as the total number of points scored.