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December 31, 2023, 01:38:47 PM
Hey guys, Happy new year to you two who allways keeps this thread alive! I hope you have a very nice year.
December 31, 2023, 07:20:46 AM
Yea I lost on Racing92 in the Top14 and won with Harlequins in the English Premiership.
In the URC I lost with Glasgow and won just about with the Stormers.
More matches in the URC tomorrow!
1 match in the English Premiership today, Leicester v Bath, Bath are doing well, the odds
are with the favourites Leicester @ 1.21 but Bath are 4.90, I'll do a pure gamble on Bath.
and 1 match today in the Top14, Castres v Perpignon, the home side are big favourites
@ 1.09, no point in that and not going to back the ling shots @ 8.2
In the URC I lost with Glasgow and won just about with the Stormers.
More matches in the URC tomorrow!
1 match in the English Premiership today, Leicester v Bath, Bath are doing well, the odds
are with the favourites Leicester @ 1.21 but Bath are 4.90, I'll do a pure gamble on Bath.
and 1 match today in the Top14, Castres v Perpignon, the home side are big favourites
@ 1.09, no point in that and not going to back the ling shots @ 8.2
December 31, 2023, 06:45:56 AM
It's always nice to have a win (Bristol had been favoured to win, but in the end didn't). All in all , most favourites ended up winning, so I broke even.
December 30, 2023, 04:50:50 AM
It wont be long until the 6 Nations is upon us, looking forward to that!
In the Top14 yesterday I'm 1 from 1, Oyonnax were rightly favourites, winning 34 - 13
and Clermont Auvergne lost to the visitors Bordeaux Begles who seem to be in better form,
close though 35 - 40
In the English Premiership as expected Bristol Bears lost out to Exeter 14 - 24, that was
great odds 2.70.
Todays matches in both competitions are:
Top14
Lyon v Montpellier - I'm skipping this one, they are both at the bottom of the table, it will
be too close to call IMO.
Bayonne v Racing 92 - odds are 2.60 v 1.60. The odds are good on Racing I think because
of their double loss in the European Rugby Championship.
English Premiership
Saracens v Newcastle Falcons - Saracens are unbackable against bottom of the table Newcastle.
Northampton Saints v Sale Sharks - 4th position v 3rd position on the table, hard one to call
with the home side being the favourites @ 1.59 - i think I'll hold on this one.
Harlequins v Gloucester - I'm going with the home side favourites @ 1.28.
URC
Benetton v Zebre - Benetton are big favourites and are unbackable.
Edinburgh v Glasgow - the home side are favourites and Glasgow are 2.48, they might
be good for that.
Stormers v Sharks - Have to go with the in form home side @ 1.32
In the Top14 yesterday I'm 1 from 1, Oyonnax were rightly favourites, winning 34 - 13
and Clermont Auvergne lost to the visitors Bordeaux Begles who seem to be in better form,
close though 35 - 40
In the English Premiership as expected Bristol Bears lost out to Exeter 14 - 24, that was
great odds 2.70.
Todays matches in both competitions are:
Top14
Lyon v Montpellier - I'm skipping this one, they are both at the bottom of the table, it will
be too close to call IMO.
Bayonne v Racing 92 - odds are 2.60 v 1.60. The odds are good on Racing I think because
of their double loss in the European Rugby Championship.
English Premiership
Saracens v Newcastle Falcons - Saracens are unbackable against bottom of the table Newcastle.
Northampton Saints v Sale Sharks - 4th position v 3rd position on the table, hard one to call
with the home side being the favourites @ 1.59 - i think I'll hold on this one.
Harlequins v Gloucester - I'm going with the home side favourites @ 1.28.
URC
Benetton v Zebre - Benetton are big favourites and are unbackable.
Edinburgh v Glasgow - the home side are favourites and Glasgow are 2.48, they might
be good for that.
Stormers v Sharks - Have to go with the in form home side @ 1.32
December 29, 2023, 07:23:38 AM
The six nations is still more than a month away, so it's the local competitions that are getting all the focus this weekend.
This weekend I'm going with all the favourites in the United Rugby Championship and Gallagher Premiership:
Leinster, Scarlets, Ospreys, Connacht, Stormers, Edinburgh, Benetton, Saracens -27.5 (clicked the wrong button
), Leicester, Harlequins, Northampton and Bristol (all a dollar (equivalent) bet)
This weekend I'm going with all the favourites in the United Rugby Championship and Gallagher Premiership:
Leinster, Scarlets, Ospreys, Connacht, Stormers, Edinburgh, Benetton, Saracens -27.5 (clicked the wrong button
), Leicester, Harlequins, Northampton and Bristol (all a dollar (equivalent) bet) December 28, 2023, 01:30:26 PM
2 tournaments continuing on this week . . .
Top 14
Oyonnax v Pau - I'm a bit confused by this one - Oyonnax are the favourites against
the second placed team, Pau are 2.08 to win, I think thats a great price.
Clermont Auvergne v Bordeaux Begles - Again I fancy the visitors @ 2.49 although I
think this will be a close one.
English Premiership
Only 1 match tomorrow
Bristal Bears v Exeter Chiefs - Again as above I'm going with the visitors @ 2.70 after 9
rounds they have 2 more wins over Bristol.
Top 14
Oyonnax v Pau - I'm a bit confused by this one - Oyonnax are the favourites against
the second placed team, Pau are 2.08 to win, I think thats a great price.
Clermont Auvergne v Bordeaux Begles - Again I fancy the visitors @ 2.49 although I
think this will be a close one.
English Premiership
Only 1 match tomorrow
Bristal Bears v Exeter Chiefs - Again as above I'm going with the visitors @ 2.70 after 9
rounds they have 2 more wins over Bristol.
December 26, 2023, 06:28:45 PM
2 out if 3 isnt that bad!
And it was a very convincing win too 55 - 21 and the Dragons remain at the bottom.
Scarletts 11 - 25 Ospreys, strange game, all the scores were in the first half, it was 0 - 0
at half time.
Munster couldnt overcome their home rivals, it ended 3 - 9! a game of 4 penalty scores,
another strange game, I was hoping to watch that match but I'm glad I didnt get the time.
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Cardiff v Dragons - Odds are 1.24 for Cardiff and 4.2 for the dragons who are currently
occupying last place in 16th.
occupying last place in 16th.
And it was a very convincing win too 55 - 21 and the Dragons remain at the bottom.
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Scarlets v Ospreys - This will be a close call 1.82 for the home side and 2.07 for the visitors
who might very well win, great chance to double the stake.
who might very well win, great chance to double the stake.
Scarletts 11 - 25 Ospreys, strange game, all the scores were in the first half, it was 0 - 0
at half time.
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Final match should be a crowd pleaser Minster v Leinster - I think I'll go with the home side
and underdogs who are 2.90 for this, Leinster although in 2nd spot on the table can be beaten.
and underdogs who are 2.90 for this, Leinster although in 2nd spot on the table can be beaten.
Munster couldnt overcome their home rivals, it ended 3 - 9! a game of 4 penalty scores,
another strange game, I was hoping to watch that match but I'm glad I didnt get the time.
December 25, 2023, 04:33:04 AM
We refer to that day as Boxing Day. E.g. in cricket, Australia usually has a "Boxing Day test" with which ever team is visiting over here at this time of year. (I'm usually sleeping off the Christmas cheer from today's festivities) 😁🎄☃️
Its St.Stephen's day here! Boxing Day I think is only celebrated in the most of the commonwealth.
You are 12 hours ahead, its only Christmas Day here now and there will be a good bit
of sport up and running tomorrow here. Horse Racing, Football and Rugby.
3 matches tomorrow to finish off Round 8 in the URC
Cardiff v Dragons - Odds are 1.24 for Cardiff and 4.2 for the dragons who are currently
occupying last place in 16th.
Scarlets v Ospreys - This will be a close call 1.82 for the home side and 2.07 for the visitors
who might very well win, great chance to double the stake.
Final match should be a crowd pleaser Minster v Leinster - I think I'll go with the home side
and underdogs who are 2.90 for this, Leinster although in 2nd spot on the table can be beaten.
December 25, 2023, 04:14:27 AM
We refer to that day as Boxing Day. E.g. in cricket, Australia usually has a "Boxing Day test" with which ever team is visiting over here at this time of year. (I'm usually sleeping off the Christmas cheer from today's festivities) 😁🎄☃️
December 24, 2023, 05:54:02 AM
The three bets were between $1.6 and $1.8 so I covered the three bets with two wins.
Happy days Timelord, as long as we are in the green its all good!
Two results from yesterdays United Rugby Championship went the way of the favourites.
Zebre Parma 24 - 31 Benetton
DHL Stormers 26 - 20 Vodacom Bulls
The balance of the Round 8 matches will be played the day after Christmas Day.
December 23, 2023, 05:40:05 PM
The three bets were between $1.6 and $1.8 so I covered the three bets with two wins.
December 23, 2023, 11:27:14 AM
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I havent been following the Gallagher Premiership Rugby over in the UK, just checking
in there and its very close between Gloucester and Northampton 24 each!
With 59 minutes Exeter are way ahead of Leicester so thats ok for you Timelord.
and Bath are ahead of Harlequins...that could end up being close, they are 2 and 3
currently on the table. The odds are closed on this match ATM.
I havent been following the Gallagher Premiership Rugby over in the UK, just checking
in there and its very close between Gloucester and Northampton 24 each!
With 59 minutes Exeter are way ahead of Leicester so thats ok for you Timelord.
and Bath are ahead of Harlequins...that could end up being close, they are 2 and 3
currently on the table. The odds are closed on this match ATM.
December 23, 2023, 06:05:21 AM
In tonight's games I've got a dollar on Exeter, Gloucester and Bath - slim pickings, but it is a long long week-end. (Stay safe on the roads and don't drink and drive - crash at a friends place, not in your car)
Thanks to aoluain for keeping the home fires burning while I've been on vacation - I'll be back to work (and the forum proper) just after the new year.
Thanks to aoluain for keeping the home fires burning while I've been on vacation - I'll be back to work (and the forum proper) just after the new year.
December 23, 2023, 04:12:47 AM
Glasgow Warriors 22 - 10 Edinburgh - as expected
Ulster 20 - 19 Connacht - Just about but as expected, better performance from Connacht.
There are only 2 matches today in the URC, the balance of the matches will be played
on the 26th.
The Italian Derby
Zebre Parma v Benetton - Benetton being favourites are 1.24. IMO thats actually a good price
because I really cant see them losing.
South Africa
Stormers v Bulls - this should be close according to the odds 1.90 v 2.01, I'm going
again with the favourites.
Ulster 20 - 19 Connacht - Just about but as expected, better performance from Connacht.
There are only 2 matches today in the URC, the balance of the matches will be played
on the 26th.
The Italian Derby
Zebre Parma v Benetton - Benetton being favourites are 1.24. IMO thats actually a good price
because I really cant see them losing.
South Africa
Stormers v Bulls - this should be close according to the odds 1.90 v 2.01, I'm going
again with the favourites.
December 21, 2023, 06:02:12 PM
URC
We are back in action tomorrow with Round 9, all the matches are derby's obviously
to save on the travelling just before christmas.
First up
Glasgow warriors v Edinburgh - Glasgow are favourites @ 1.45, gotta go with them.
Followed by
Ulster v Connacht - Ulster are favourites @ 1.24, gotta go with them also, Connacht have
lost their way over the last few matches in both competitions, hard to bet on them really.
We are back in action tomorrow with Round 9, all the matches are derby's obviously
to save on the travelling just before christmas.
First up
Glasgow warriors v Edinburgh - Glasgow are favourites @ 1.45, gotta go with them.
Followed by
Ulster v Connacht - Ulster are favourites @ 1.24, gotta go with them also, Connacht have
lost their way over the last few matches in both competitions, hard to bet on them really.
December 20, 2023, 10:06:59 AM
Yea thats an "extreme" move to say the least. Obviously the Tigers management team
believe they can do big things this coming season.
I can totally understand players moving clubs between the top 6 or so teams.
There is a bit of controversy in Ireland here with the South African RG Snyman,
he is leaving Munster and moving to Leinster, he wants to stay in Ireland.
https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41293573.html
believe they can do big things this coming season.
I can totally understand players moving clubs between the top 6 or so teams.
There is a bit of controversy in Ireland here with the South African RG Snyman,
he is leaving Munster and moving to Leinster, he wants to stay in Ireland.
https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41293573.html
December 20, 2023, 01:55:02 AM
Jarome Luai of the NRL 2023 winners the Penrith Panthers has shifted to 17th (wooden spooners) the Balmain Tigers.
https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2023-penrith-panthers-jarome-luai-signs-with-wests-tigers-why-he-can-turn-around-tigers-justin-horo-criticism-attitude-news-transfers-contracts/news-story/20d141d7ae40cd6f04ae6ebca10c5f84
There have been some other players at various teams shifting camp, however, this seems to be the most extreme going from a first place team to 17th.
https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2023-penrith-panthers-jarome-luai-signs-with-wests-tigers-why-he-can-turn-around-tigers-justin-horo-criticism-attitude-news-transfers-contracts/news-story/20d141d7ae40cd6f04ae6ebca10c5f84
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Former NRL forward Justin Horo believes Jarome Luai could be the perfect recruit to spearhead a Tigers resurgence under rookie coach Benji Marshall.
On Saturday, reports emerged Luai had agreed terms with the Tigers on a five-year, $6 million deal from 2025 and beyond.
However, Luai then responded on social media, explaining he was yet to put “pen to paper” on any contract despite reports circling he’d informed his Panthers teammates he was leaving.
On Saturday, reports emerged Luai had agreed terms with the Tigers on a five-year, $6 million deal from 2025 and beyond.
However, Luai then responded on social media, explaining he was yet to put “pen to paper” on any contract despite reports circling he’d informed his Panthers teammates he was leaving.
There have been some other players at various teams shifting camp, however, this seems to be the most extreme going from a first place team to 17th.
December 19, 2023, 01:33:17 PM
I hope Contepomi does well with Argentina, they need someone who can take them a step higher to
compete and beat the top teams like South Africa and New Zealand on a regular basis. He has about
7 or 8 years of coaching under his belt at this stage I think and "Head Coach" is the next step up.
He played for Leinster around the mid 2000's and scored over 1000 points for them, he also coached
for a bit at leinster.
Yea, Australia will be with a new coach too !
compete and beat the top teams like South Africa and New Zealand on a regular basis. He has about
7 or 8 years of coaching under his belt at this stage I think and "Head Coach" is the next step up.
He played for Leinster around the mid 2000's and scored over 1000 points for them, he also coached
for a bit at leinster.
Yea, Australia will be with a new coach too !
December 18, 2023, 06:32:10 PM
I'm glad to see Australia are not the only team having a shake up of their coaching staff.
I'm guessing it's going to be fairly quiet until into the new year then the sixes in early February?
I'm guessing it's going to be fairly quiet until into the new year then the sixes in early February?
December 18, 2023, 05:18:13 PM
Well after we become champion on sevens now we have some news on Pumas.
Good to se Cheika out.
Good to se Cheika out.
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