Betting on Rugby Union with totesport
Rugby Union has been through revolution over the past decade, and has now embraced a new era of professionalism. This has brought the game to a whole new level and betting on rugby has reflected that change to.The pinnacle of the sport is now the Rugby World Cup, which entertained and shocked us all in 2007 with the notable success from Argentina, Fiji and Tonga, and a rejuvenated England reaching a second successive final before succumbing to South Africa.While we wait for the next Rugby World Cup in 2011, the RBS Six Nations will quickly re-ignite passions between the home nations, France and Italy in February. With international retirements, new coaches and new young stars looking to break through, the 2008 RBS Six Nations promises to be the most open and entertaining in years.Totesport offer a comprehensive betting service on the Six Nations, including outright winner, grand slamand triple crown markets, individual match betting, handicap betting, first tryscorer markets, in-play betting and much more!Meanwhile, club Rugby in Europe has been boosted by the Heineken Cup, which pits the finest 24 sides around Europe in competition. While traditional power houses Leicester, Wasps, Toulouse and Munster have claimed the silverware in recent years, their supremacy is now being challenged by the likes of Gloucester, Stade Francais and the Ospreys.On the domestic front, the Guinness Premiership provides a highly competitive league structure for England’s top 12 club sides, while the Magners League (or Celtic League) provides regular competition for the 10 professional regions of Wales, Ireland and Scotland. Both have been boosted in recent years by the signing of established international stars from the Southern Hemisphere.However, the action from below the equator remains ultra competitive, and the Tri Nations between the All Blacks, Wallabies and Springboks will be a feast of skills, speed and aggression, while the regional Super 14competition kicks off the season down under in February.Totesport offer match betting on games from all major competitions, supported by options such as winning margins, first try scorer and first scoring play.Handicap markets are proving more and more popular as customers get more comfortable with the concept. Basically this entails one side receiving a “head start” (purely for betting purposes) with the option to bet on either.Handicaps are available for all rugby union matches, so why not pit your opinion against our handicapper? Remember to check our weekly Rugby Union coupon every week for details.Rugby Union undoubtedly rewards the knowledgeable punter. Here are a few tips for success.Know the style of rugby the two teams play – for instance Wales traditionally opt for an open running adventurous style of play, where as England enjoy success playing a tight, low risk approach dominated by strong forward play and accurate tactical kicking.Check the weather – this could dictate the game to one team’s preferred strategy. Be sure to conditions before making your bet - a wet slippery ball is not conducive to open running rugby but a dry day may favour the brave!Check for team news - Given the physical demands of Rugby Union, teams will often rotate their squads for domestic games which in turn could affect tactics.Favourites and big handicaps – A strong favourite may be well be fancied to win, but does their style of play and opponents defensive skills allow them to overcome a big handicap?Remember to use the totesport I-Bar, giving you quick access to relevant websites for information and linking you back quickly to the relevant totesport.com betting markets.Remember to make totesport.com your home for rugby bets.
