Rugby Union

Rugby union is one of the oldest and most prestigious sports in the world. There’s an element of spectacle about the sport, especially when it’s played at its best. Fans all over the world love the game, but especially those in the United Kingdom and Ireland along with South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. Those countries are home to the most passionate supporters for their domestic and national teams. Due to its popularity, rugby union is one of the most popular sports for online betting, and Betfair ensures you have all your requirements for wagering on the game in a secure environment with our Safe Gambling measures on offer.

Popular fixtures that are in progress or upcoming include Exeter v Harlequins in which you can bet on Exeter to win at odds of 1.36, Saracens v Newcastle in which you can bet on Saracens to win at odds of 1.11, Bath v Sale in which you can bet on Bath to win at odds of 1.2.

There are many markets you can choose from on Betfair Sportsbook, such as Handicap Betting, Match Odds, #OddsOnThat - Featured, OddsBoost, Total points. There is also a variety of outright markets available, such as Gallagher Premiership Grand Final Winner, United Rugby Championship Grand Final Winner, European Champions Cup Winner, European Challenge Cup Outright Betting, Nations Championship Nations Championship Outright 2026.

Having a bet on rugby is just like betting on any other sport. In rugby, two teams go head-to-head, with the 80-minute match split into two 40-minute halves. The most popular bet is backing the match winner.

You can also bet on the number of points, the half-time result, handicaps, and much more. For the big matches, such as Rugby World Cup and Six Nations Championship games, there are plenty of specials to take advantage of with Betfair.

To get started with Rugby Union betting, you must first open a Betfair Sportsbook account. Head to the sign-up page to get going and add funds to your new betting account. Make your way to the rugby union section on the website to find a list of the upcoming matches.

Click on each individual game to view its odds and markets, or head to the outrights for outright odds on all the big rugby competitions and leagues.

Odds and markets will be available for every big rugby fixture. We have odds for all World Cup and Six Nations Championship matches and the domestic leagues. You can bet on individual matches or place wagers on outrights. Odds will be available well in advance for the big tournaments, and there are several match betting markets to choose from, including in-play and bet builders.

Before placing your rugby bets, check out the latest injury news, head-to-head records, and team stats. Just like in any sport, conditions can play a part in rugby, and home advantage can also have a huge say in the outcome of matches. You can read the latest news on our Blog.

On Betfair Sportsbook, you can bet on any of the 11 Rugby Union competitions available. Some of the most popular competitions include Gallagher Premiership, United Rugby Championship, European Champions Cup, European Challenge Cup, WXV Global Series, Nations Championship, French Top 14, The Six Nations.

Rugby World Cup

The Rugby World Cup is the biggest rugby competition of them all. Since starting back in 1987, there have been nine World Cups, with the tournament in France in 2023 being the tenth edition. The best countries in the world go head-to-head for the biggest prize on offer in the sport, and every tournament has been an entertaining watch.

The next Rugby World Cup will take place in Australia in 2027. The Aussies won their bid in 2022 to host the 11th version. It will be the third World Cup to take place in Australia. Four years after that, the United States is set to host the competition for the first time.

Six Nations Championship

The annual Six Nations Championship is another huge rugby tournament. England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France, and Italy meet every year for the Six Nations trophy. The venues are spectacular, and the rugby is always world-class.

Six countries have participated in this event since 2000, and England are the record champions with seven wins to their name. France and Wales have won six trophies each, and Ireland have won five Six Nations Championships. The Irish are the current holders after winning the Grand Slam in 2023.

Bledisloe Cup

The Bledisloe Cup is an annual rugby competition between Australia and New Zealand, two of the most successful nations in rugby history. There have been 63 editions, with New Zealand dominating with 51 wins.

Domestic Competitions

There are several domestic leagues and competitions that are also huge in rugby union. The Premiership is the top tier of English rugby union, while the National Rugby League in Australia and New Zealand is arguably the biggest of the lot. Top 14, Super Rugby, and the Currie Cup are also massive competitions on the rugby calendar.