Rugby Championship 2021: Round 1 betting previews

Can Los Pumas start this year’s competition in similarly spectacular style to 2020?
Is it too late for a game of rugby to break out?

Will the Springboks v Lions series finish on a high note or can we expect more of the same turgid stuff in Cape Town on Saturday?
Wallabies up against it at Eden Park

History is against an inexperienced Australia team as they try to beat New Zealand at Eden Park for the first time in the professional era.
2nd Test preview: Lions Series on a knife-edge

With only one point separating the Springboks from the British and Irish Lions on the handicap, Saturday’s clash could be decided by the smallest of margins – or a refereeing decision.
Olympic Rugby Sevens: Day 1 top tips

Argentina and Japan have attracted the support of punters since the first books came out.
Olympics rugby sevens special

Joe Byrnes of the 7th Heaven Pod joins Jon Newcombe to analyse the men’s and women’s teams ready to go for gold in Tokyo.
5 reasons why the Springboks will win the 1st Lions Test

The teams are out and the guessing games are over but who will strike the first blow in the Test Series between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions which starts in Cape Town this Saturday?
We take a look at some of the key issues.
Los Pumas go in search of first win over Wales in nine years

We take a look at some of the best rugby betting opportunities on offer this weekend.
British and Irish Lions to prevail in ‘4th’ Test

Wednesday’s showdown with South Africa A in Cape Town will provide Warren Gatland’s side with their toughest test yet.
Wallabies to go 2-0 up

Australia should get their hands on the Trophee des Bicentenaires by winning the second Test of the three-match series against France on Tuesday. Kick-off 11am (BST)