Rugby Union events and what to Bet on

Millions of fans worldwide are enthralled with the blend of physicality and skill, no wonder it gets extensive coverage and viewership. 

As a rugby fan, having at your disposal more info about the Rugby Union, its events, and the betting markets can be advantageous as you plan your betting.

There is no doubt that Rugby Union is one of the most popular sporting events internationally.  It is fast-paced and keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. It is a heady mix of strength and skill, between some of the greatest athletes on the planet.

The history of rugby goes back to 1871, when the first game took place. With time, rugby gained immense popularity, and big rugby tournaments were added around the world.

Bettors may need to have rugby explained more in detail to get a better understanding of the rugby events, rules and scores. There are many events to follow and bet on. For diehard fans, these are the most viral events.

Viral Upcoming Events to Follow

• English Premiership - also known as Gallagher Premiership, is a famous competition in England. Due to the global pandemic situation with COVID-19, some things have changed. The tournament has four extra rounds and 13 teams. Currently, it is in the 18th round, there are 26 rounds overall, over 40 weeks for the season. The competition will go on till June. The current champions are Harlequins.

• Rugby World Cup - This is the biggest event in the Rugby Union and takes place every four years. There are separate events both for men and women. Only the best teams qualify for the tournament. The next rugby world cup 2023 event is for men. It is scheduled to take place in France from September 8 till October 28. France is favoured to win this upcoming Rugby World Cup. Punters need to follow the RWC build up, RWC results and rugby betting odds to be ready to place their bets.
• Heineken Championship Cup - also known as European Rugby Champions, is another rugby event held by European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) every year. The final of this championship will take place on May 27/28 in 2022. The reigning champions are Toulouse.

• Six Nations Championship - Like the European Rugby Championship, it is held every year. It usually happens in February and March. Men’s teams from six nations participate in this championship: Scotland, Wales, Ireland, England, Italy, and France. The current championship title holders are Wales.

• World Cup Sevens - It is held every four years and has tournaments for men and women like Rugby World Cup. The 2022 game will be held in South Africa in September. The previous winners are New Zealand.

• The Rugby Championship (formerly the Tri Nations) - The powerhouses of the Southern Hemisphere meet with New Zealand, Australia and South Africa joined by Argentina. It usually happens annually during summer.

• Super Rugby - This is a competition for men’s professional rugby teams from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Fiji. It is one of the most prominent tournaments in the Southern Hemisphere. Crusaders are the current champions. They have been holding this title for three consecutive years.

World Cup Challenge, British and Irish Lions Rugby Union and National Rugby League are among other Rugby Union events to keep an eye on.

Thousands of bookies all over the world offer different rugby union bets. Many fans enjoy betting on both club and country tournaments and championships. Finding the right option and the most appropriate online sportsbook has always been tough for many bettors.

Rugby Union Betting Market 

• Head-to-head - widely known as match or moneyline betting, is a very popular option in any kind of sport. As in any game, you have winners and losers, this option gives the chance to wager on the team which will win.

• Total Point - Over/Under is a set number by bookies. Bettors guess how many points will be scored by both teams. They wager on whether the overall score will be over or under the line set.

• Handicap Betting in Rugby - Or Line. This is a unique betting option. Bookies have created it to spice up the game. Usually, during such high-scoring games, there is always a team that is favoured to win. This option is used to even the chance for the underdog team.

• Outright betting or Futures - As the name depicts, this is a long term bet, as bettors guess the winner of the whole tournament or a championship. It may take weeks or even months to get a result as you cheer on the selection for the whole season.

• Multiple Betting - Another good option for Rugby Union events is multiple bets. This gives the chance to have several options together. This bet provides larger odds but takes more skill to successfully win.

• First try-scorer - In rugby the main aim of the team is to score a try. There are three main try scorer bet options. The punters can choose the first try scorer, the last try scorer and anytime try scorer.

Some bookies may offer different rugby betting options like Team to score last, Team to score first, Time of the first try, Highest scoring half, Team to win both half and much more. These names are self-explanatory, so one can easily understand what it is about.

Bettors need to stay tuned all the time by checking out the events and rugby betting odds offered by sportsbooks. The season promises to be epic. Look out for many more spectacular rugby events to follow and bet on.

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