Rugby Betting on Major Rugby Union Competitions

Unlock rugby union betting options on QuinnBet, where you can wager on all the major competitions throughout the year. From the Rugby World Cup to Six Nations, all these highly competitive events are available for you to bet on. 

There are also several different betting markets available during a rugby fixture or tournament. These include which team will win the cup, or what the score will be of an individual game. All the outcomes have different odds depending on how likely they are to happen. 

Our comprehensive rugby betting guide will help you become an expert on the rugby union odds.

Major Rugby Union Betting Competitions

Each rugby competition is different, including its own structure and ways of winning. 

The Rugby World Cup
First established in 1987, the Rugby World Cup consists of 24 teams that either qualified automatically, were allocated regionally, or won through a playoff. It takes place every four years over October and November, where the top teams get to a knockout stage to determine the winner.

You can check all the Rugby World Cup odds on QuinnBet. 

Six Nations
England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales take part in the Six Nations; the world's oldest rugby tournament that takes place annually. Each team plays each other once for a total of 15 matches. The team with the most points at the end of the tournament wins the Six Nations trophy. 

Rugby Championship
The Rugby Championship features the highest-ranked teams in the southern hemisphere: Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. Historically, teams play in a round-robin (home and away structure), but mini-tour formats are frequently scheduled. 

European Rugby Champions Cup
Organised by the European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR), this competition features 24 professional teams from regional leagues. Teams qualify based on where they finish in their respective leagues (the Premiership, Top 14, and United Rugby Championship). 

Rugby Union Odds Explained

You can bet on any betting market during a major rugby competition. Outside of outright tournament winners, you can also wager on other outcomes such as: 

Match Winner
This is a bet about which team will win an individual rugby match. The team more likely to win (favourites) will have lower odds than the team less likely to win (underdogs). 

Handicap Betting
This bet gives an imaginary points advantage to the underdog, or point disadvantage to the favourites. This makes the odds more level and means you can potentially get a higher payout by backing a favourite. 

Winning Margin
Bet on how many points a team will win a match by. For example, if you think a team will dominate, you could bet on them winning by a 10-point margin. If you think it will be a close game, you can bet on a team to win by one point. 

Total Points
Wager on the total amount of points scored by both teams in a rugby fixture. This can be under or over a specific amount dictated by the bookmakers. The average points that a team scores in a rugby match range from 24 to 27. Look up each team's score rate to see whether you think it'll be a high-scoring or low-scoring game. 

First Try Scorer
Bet on which player will score the first try in a rugby game. Each player will have different odds for this and therefore different potential payouts. 

Live Betting
You can adjust your bets in real time when you use live betting at QuinnBet. Keep up to date with all the rugby action so you never miss a try.

Rugby Union Betting Tips

There is important advice to keep in mind when placing your rugby bets. This includes checking the team form to see which teams are on a winning streak and which have been losing frequently. This gives you an indication of future performances. 

Other rugby union betting tips include checking if star players are injured, as this will impact how a team performs. Other indicators are weather, as some teams are better suited to harsher conditions than others. 

When two teams come up against each other, it's always good to check the head-to-head record before placing a bet, as one team might be another one's bogey team. Also, check out which team is playing at home, as this gives them an advantage. 

Remember this is just advice to keep in mind, and does not guarantee any outcomes.

How to Start Rugby Union Betting Online

1. Log in or create your QuinnBet account by putting in an email and password. 
2. Browse the rugby page to see what competitions are available at the time. 
3. Choose a bet and read the terms and conditions so you know what needs to happen for the bet to be won. 
4. Choose a wager amount you're comfortable with and press ‘confirm’. 
5. Use a welcome offer if it applies to make the most out of your rugby betting experience.

Rugby Union Betting FAQs

What is Rugby Union Betting?
Rugby union betting is where you place a wager on the outcome of a rugby game or competition. 

What Are Rugby Odds?
Rugby odds are how likely an event is to occur in a rugby game or competition.