Tonight's game at Lang Park should be an absolute block buster - the Springboks don't want to loose to the All Blacks 0 - 3 who likewise want to take the sweep of their games 3 - 0.
I woke up an hour ago to discover South East Queensland (where tonight's Union Game and tomorrow night's League Grandfinal games are being held) is a cloudless warm day after last night's wild storms that tore through for an hour around six-thirty.
Check out the clear skies on these webcams: https://www.webkams.com/australia/queensland/brisbane/17926 (might help anyone who takes the weather into consideration for their game wagering)
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October 01, 2021, 07:20:57 PM
October 01, 2021, 03:30:23 PM
My prediction for the South Africa vs All Blacks Rugby for tomorrow ...is leaning towards the South African Bok team, winning the game or it will be a draw... The Springbok's have something to prove.... because they do not want a 3 - 0 loss over the All Blacks. 
On the other hand.... the All Blacks can have a grand slam if they win this last match.. so they are not simply going to roll over and give the game to the Springboks. (In any way..... brag right will dictate the outcome for this one.... but a wounded Springbok team... is a dangerous team)
On the other hand.... the All Blacks can have a grand slam if they win this last match.. so they are not simply going to roll over and give the game to the Springboks. (In any way..... brag right will dictate the outcome for this one.... but a wounded Springbok team... is a dangerous team)
October 01, 2021, 01:32:06 PM
Sounds like a bit of political turmoil within the NRL big wigs. I'm sure both trams wouldnt
mind playing in Sydney but do they mind playing in Queesnland?
Union
I have a multi bet on for Leinster and Munster to win their games in round 2 of the
United Championship, coupled with Australia to beat Argentina in the Rugby Championship
and to top it off I threw in Waikato to beat Northland in New Zealands National
Provincial Championship (something I know nothing about) and I have lost
with them getting beaten. The other 4 games have yet to be played.
Moral of the Story, stick to what you know.
Seperately I have Connacht the beat the Bulls tonight at home and Ulster to beat Zebre.
mind playing in Sydney but do they mind playing in Queesnland?
Union
I have a multi bet on for Leinster and Munster to win their games in round 2 of the
United Championship, coupled with Australia to beat Argentina in the Rugby Championship
and to top it off I threw in Waikato to beat Northland in New Zealands National
Provincial Championship (something I know nothing about) and I have lost
with them getting beaten. The other 4 games have yet to be played.
Moral of the Story, stick to what you know.
Seperately I have Connacht the beat the Bulls tonight at home and Ulster to beat Zebre.
October 01, 2021, 09:29:16 AM
There's been some speculation that the NRL has been approached by the NSW state government to postpone this weekend's grand-final to a later date so that the teams can return to Sydney to the "spiritual" home of NRL for the Grand Final given Queensland *might* go into a snap lock down due to three locally acquired covid cases.
The irony in that is New South Wales have between eight hundred and twelve hundred covid cases each and every day and Sydney is under a night time curfew, so it's a bit rich of some to speculate the NRL might have to pull the plug on a Brisbane Grand Final (something some in the NRL swore would be "over their dead bodies")
The irony in that is New South Wales have between eight hundred and twelve hundred covid cases each and every day and Sydney is under a night time curfew, so it's a bit rich of some to speculate the NRL might have to pull the plug on a Brisbane Grand Final (something some in the NRL swore would be "over their dead bodies")
September 30, 2021, 09:01:31 AM
Panthers
Ah F it anyway, a key player and "dealt a major blow". I would like to think that
the team doesnt revolve around 1 or 2 key players other than the captain and
that WE have a quality replacement.
I wonder how much the odds will shift after this announcement, if at all?
Currently its Panthers 1.64 - 2.24 Rabbitohs
Ah F it anyway, a key player and "dealt a major blow". I would like to think that
the team doesnt revolve around 1 or 2 key players other than the captain and
that WE have a quality replacement.
I wonder how much the odds will shift after this announcement, if at all?
Currently its Panthers 1.64 - 2.24 Rabbitohs
September 29, 2021, 06:30:47 PM
Injury sees Penrith Panthers' Tevita Pangai Junior out of NRL grand final against South Sydney Rabbitohs
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-28/nrl-penrith-panthers-tevita-pangai-junior-out-of-nrl-grand-final/100498040
Posted Tue 28 Sep 2021 at 4:53pm, updated Tue 28 Sep 2021 at 7:10pm
NRL grand final to go ahead in Brisbane 'at this stage' despite Queensland COVID-19 scare
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-28/qld-coronavirus-covid-nrl-grand-final-lang-park-decision/100493558
By Nibir Khan Posted Tue 28 Sep 2021 at 12:12pm, updated Tue 28 Sep 2021 at 2:26pm
REPORT: Wallabies Test 'in doubt' after Argentina players caught crossing state border
https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/09/30/report-wallabies-test-in-doubt-after-argentina-players-caught-crossing-state-border/
44 minutes ago
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-28/nrl-penrith-panthers-tevita-pangai-junior-out-of-nrl-grand-final/100498040
Posted Tue 28 Sep 2021 at 4:53pm, updated Tue 28 Sep 2021 at 7:10pm
Quote
Penrith has been dealt a major injury blow ahead of Sunday's grand final, with star mid-season recruit Tevita Pangai Junior ruled out because of a knee injury.
Panthers squad:
Dylan Edwards, Stephen Crichton, Paul Momirovski, Matt Burton, Brian To'o, Jarome Luai, Nathan Cleary, Moses Leota, Apisai Koroisau, James Fisher-Harris, Viliame Kikau, Kurt Capewell, Isaah Yeo
Interchange: Tyrone May, Scott Sorensen, Spencer Leniu, Liam Marti
Reserves: Brent Naden, Mitch Kenny, J'maine Hopgood, Charlie Staines
Rabbitohs squad:
Blake Taaffe, Alex Johnston, Dane Gagai, Campbell Graham, Jaxson Paulo, Cody Walker, Adam Reynolds, Mark Nicholls, Damien Cook, Tevita Tatola, Keaon Koloamatangi, Jaydn Su'A, Cameron Murray
Interchange: Benji Marshall, Jacob Host, Thomas Burgess, Jai Arrow
Reserves: Taane Milne, Patrick Mago, Braidon Burns, Jed Cartwright
Panthers squad:
Dylan Edwards, Stephen Crichton, Paul Momirovski, Matt Burton, Brian To'o, Jarome Luai, Nathan Cleary, Moses Leota, Apisai Koroisau, James Fisher-Harris, Viliame Kikau, Kurt Capewell, Isaah Yeo
Interchange: Tyrone May, Scott Sorensen, Spencer Leniu, Liam Marti
Reserves: Brent Naden, Mitch Kenny, J'maine Hopgood, Charlie Staines
Rabbitohs squad:
Blake Taaffe, Alex Johnston, Dane Gagai, Campbell Graham, Jaxson Paulo, Cody Walker, Adam Reynolds, Mark Nicholls, Damien Cook, Tevita Tatola, Keaon Koloamatangi, Jaydn Su'A, Cameron Murray
Interchange: Benji Marshall, Jacob Host, Thomas Burgess, Jai Arrow
Reserves: Taane Milne, Patrick Mago, Braidon Burns, Jed Cartwright
NRL grand final to go ahead in Brisbane 'at this stage' despite Queensland COVID-19 scare
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-28/qld-coronavirus-covid-nrl-grand-final-lang-park-decision/100493558
By Nibir Khan Posted Tue 28 Sep 2021 at 12:12pm, updated Tue 28 Sep 2021 at 2:26pm
Quote
The NRL grand final is going ahead in Brisbane, despite Queensland's latest COVID-19 scare, with a final decision about the event expected to be announced on the day.
Townsville is in place if needed as a back-up venue, but the NRL's head of football Graham Annesley said today there were no active plans to move the match north.
Townsville is in place if needed as a back-up venue, but the NRL's head of football Graham Annesley said today there were no active plans to move the match north.
REPORT: Wallabies Test 'in doubt' after Argentina players caught crossing state border
https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/09/30/report-wallabies-test-in-doubt-after-argentina-players-caught-crossing-state-border/
44 minutes ago
Quote
Australia’s rugby union Test on Saturday is in doubt after eight members of the visiting Argentina took a day trip from Queensland to Byron Bay, NSW, according to a report in the Courier-Mail.
The paper says the players include captain Julian Montoya and they are “understood to have crossed the border with two staff members – including the team manager – on Wednesday”.
The paper says the party were trying to return to their Gold Coast training base on Wednesday night when they were stopped by police and refused entry to Queensland.
“The players and staff spent last night in a hotel in Kingscliff as the dispute escalated into an international incident,” it was reported.
“Queensland Health reinstated the so-called border bubble for Tweed Heads and Byron Bay from 1am on Wednesday.
“But this means residents of the shires and Queenslanders travelling to these areas can only cross the border for work, education, compassionate care and essential shopping.”
Australia was due to name its lteam later Thursday for the match scheduled for Saturday afternoon on the Gold Coast.
The paper says the players include captain Julian Montoya and they are “understood to have crossed the border with two staff members – including the team manager – on Wednesday”.
The paper says the party were trying to return to their Gold Coast training base on Wednesday night when they were stopped by police and refused entry to Queensland.
“The players and staff spent last night in a hotel in Kingscliff as the dispute escalated into an international incident,” it was reported.
“Queensland Health reinstated the so-called border bubble for Tweed Heads and Byron Bay from 1am on Wednesday.
“But this means residents of the shires and Queenslanders travelling to these areas can only cross the border for work, education, compassionate care and essential shopping.”
Australia was due to name its lteam later Thursday for the match scheduled for Saturday afternoon on the Gold Coast.
September 26, 2021, 04:12:04 PM
The championship is over really, NZ win and back in #1 spot again, its really about 2nd
spot now for the last round.
South Africa have closest to beating New Zealand in this competition yesterday by narrowly
losing by 17 - 19 so they have a chance to beat them next week but I wouldnt be putting Satoshi's
on it TBH.
Argentina will be really trying to win their last match purely to get points on the board but Australia
will not want to let 2nd spot slip away to SA.
spot now for the last round.
South Africa have closest to beating New Zealand in this competition yesterday by narrowly
losing by 17 - 19 so they have a chance to beat them next week but I wouldnt be putting Satoshi's
on it TBH.
Argentina will be really trying to win their last match purely to get points on the board but Australia
will not want to let 2nd spot slip away to SA.
September 26, 2021, 01:19:04 PM
Who are you going to put your money on?
Both the All Blacks and the Springboks put in a solid game - more so when they go head to head with each-other. I'm putting money on The All Blacks to win. Hopefully it isn't a ruse on the part of the Springboks to hold back a little until the end.
September 26, 2021, 12:39:33 PM
Is there really anything for South Africa to play for in the next Rugby Championship match next Saturday? They can only end up with the second place behind the All Blacks ... because the All Blacks are too far ahead.... and then the Australians has to lose against Argentina without any Bonus points.
So my money is going to be on the All Blacks to win the last match in the tournament and for South Africa to stay in the 3rd position. It is sad to see a World Cup team, being beaten and losing their #1 position on the World rankings.
Who are you going to put your money on?
So my money is going to be on the All Blacks to win the last match in the tournament and for South Africa to stay in the 3rd position. It is sad to see a World Cup team, being beaten and losing their #1 position on the World rankings.
Who are you going to put your money on?
September 26, 2021, 12:24:33 PM
Union
I havent been paying any attention to the French Top14, Toulon are a good team
as are Perpignon. Hmm I must check out the match ups for next weekend there.
In the United Championship Lenister, Munster and Ulster won their matches. Leinster
was kind of expected, In a match which I thought was going to be close is was a
total mismatch, final score 31 - 3. I suspect that a lot of key players for the SA
sides are engaged in the Rugby Championship down under.
And speaking of the RC I am surprised with South Africa and Australia really that
there is such a difference between them and NZ. And for Argentina to fail to score
any points is remarkable.
League
I think I'll do the same with The Panthers, a second bet on them beating The Rabbitohs...
I havent been paying any attention to the French Top14, Toulon are a good team
as are Perpignon. Hmm I must check out the match ups for next weekend there.
In the United Championship Lenister, Munster and Ulster won their matches. Leinster
was kind of expected, In a match which I thought was going to be close is was a
total mismatch, final score 31 - 3. I suspect that a lot of key players for the SA
sides are engaged in the Rugby Championship down under.
And speaking of the RC I am surprised with South Africa and Australia really that
there is such a difference between them and NZ. And for Argentina to fail to score
any points is remarkable.
League
I think I'll do the same with The Panthers, a second bet on them beating The Rabbitohs...
September 26, 2021, 05:24:52 AM
Toulon lost to Perpignan while Burleigh won over South's Logan in their game.
I've just put 0.1 mbtc on the Panthers ( $ 1.63 ) to win next weekend over the Rabbitohs ($ 2.22 - I'm very surprised they got to the grand-final).
New Zealand continues to be in the lead on 24 points after five rounds. Argentina are yet to score a point and you'd have to think any more games putting money against them would be a fairly good bet.
I've just put 0.1 mbtc on the Panthers ( $ 1.63 ) to win next weekend over the Rabbitohs ($ 2.22 - I'm very surprised they got to the grand-final).
New Zealand continues to be in the lead on 24 points after five rounds. Argentina are yet to score a point and you'd have to think any more games putting money against them would be a fairly good bet.
September 26, 2021, 04:03:45 AM
I didnt make a bet on the NRL yesterday. Well done to The Panthers, a close game between
two of the best sides this year. ATM The Panthers are favourite to win the final at 1.62 - 2.26 for The Rabbitohs.
I have The Panthers backed to win for the last 3 months, finally its upon us, cant wait
two of the best sides this year. ATM The Panthers are favourite to win the final at 1.62 - 2.26 for The Rabbitohs.
I have The Panthers backed to win for the last 3 months, finally its upon us, cant wait
September 25, 2021, 11:29:34 PM
Also @Timelord2067 don't forget Australia are playing Argentina in the Rugby Championship tonight.
Toulon lost, Racing Metro 92 won, Wellington lost against Hawke's Bay, Canterbury won (I'd be surprised if they didn't) against Southland, Manawatu won against Northland, Tasman lost against Waikato,
I had a nice little win on the Panthers who are into their second Grand Final in a row and looking to score a rare back-to-back win next weekend.
I can't put any money on the Panther's or the Rabbitohs unless it's a points spread, so I'm just going with my previous "to win the series" for the Panthers. ( #MissBlueBonnet says she fancies the Rabbitohs to win).
I just managed to put a bet on the Intrust Super Cup (League) for this afternoon - I'm calling Burleigh over the South's Logan.
September 25, 2021, 02:01:30 AM
And I Timelord have never watched so much League (highlights) since coming to this thread
and while I missed the first few rounds have been betting on all rounds.
I have both the Panthers and Storm to win the final so hopefully either can beat the Rabbitohs.
Are you up after your betting on RL do you think?
union
Two of the Irish sides were in action last night in the United Championship, Connacht and Ulster,
Connacht were beaten by Cardiff playing at home. Ulster though had a good night beating
the Glasgow warriors. I broke my own rule and had a bet on Ulster as they were and are
tipped for good things this season.
Leinster and Munster the other 2 sides will be playing today. Leinster who have owned this
tournament winning 8 times in the competitions different formats. They have an unknown
competitor to overcome tonight, The Bulls from South Africa are in town.
The 4 SA sides are the same sides who competed in the Super Rugby Competition with
teams from Australia, New Zealand, Argentina and Japan I think.
Ill be betting on Leinster.
.:EDIT:.
Also @Timelord2067 dont forget Australia are playing Argentina in the Rugby Championship tonight.
and while I missed the first few rounds have been betting on all rounds.
I have both the Panthers and Storm to win the final so hopefully either can beat the Rabbitohs.
Are you up after your betting on RL do you think?
union
Two of the Irish sides were in action last night in the United Championship, Connacht and Ulster,
Connacht were beaten by Cardiff playing at home. Ulster though had a good night beating
the Glasgow warriors. I broke my own rule and had a bet on Ulster as they were and are
tipped for good things this season.
Leinster and Munster the other 2 sides will be playing today. Leinster who have owned this
tournament winning 8 times in the competitions different formats. They have an unknown
competitor to overcome tonight, The Bulls from South Africa are in town.
The 4 SA sides are the same sides who competed in the Super Rugby Competition with
teams from Australia, New Zealand, Argentina and Japan I think.
Ill be betting on Leinster.
.:EDIT:.
Also @Timelord2067 dont forget Australia are playing Argentina in the Rugby Championship tonight.
September 24, 2021, 06:09:52 PM
My bets are only 0.05 mbtc but I have been placing bets on each and every game for most of the season.
Next season, I thought I might keep a tally of how many I get right/wrong over the course of the season. Plus, I'll have to give Union a bit more attention in the thread than I have this year.
Next season, I thought I might keep a tally of how many I get right/wrong over the course of the season. Plus, I'll have to give Union a bit more attention in the thread than I have this year.
September 24, 2021, 06:00:31 PM
I put a bet on The Sea Eagles to win when I woke up this morning and lying in bed,
and I was a bit miffed that the Rabbitohs won...until I checked on Sportsbet, I actually
placed my bet on the Rabbitohs in error ( a bit of luck there )
Tomorrows match should be a cracker, probably a low scoring affair and close. I'm
not betting on it.
and I was a bit miffed that the Rabbitohs won...until I checked on Sportsbet, I actually
placed my bet on the Rabbitohs in error ( a bit of luck there )
Tomorrows match should be a cracker, probably a low scoring affair and close. I'm
not betting on it.
September 24, 2021, 10:06:33 AM
The South Sydney Rabbitohs are into yet another grand-final with their 36 - 16 win against the Manly Sea Eagles.
I've been out all evening and haven't been able to get a chance to review the game, but the score tells a tale of the Sea Eagles didn't make the grade on the night. (I really thought their game had come together over the last four to six weeks - especially last week's thrashing of the Roosters 42 - 6).
Tomorrow we see whether the Storm or Panthers go head to head next week in the Grand Final.
I've been out all evening and haven't been able to get a chance to review the game, but the score tells a tale of the Sea Eagles didn't make the grade on the night. (I really thought their game had come together over the last four to six weeks - especially last week's thrashing of the Roosters 42 - 6).
Tomorrow we see whether the Storm or Panthers go head to head next week in the Grand Final.
September 23, 2021, 02:37:58 AM
Union - Provincial
A new Pro14 rebranded competition starts tomorrow, THE UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP.
16 teams compete from 5 countries, South Africa, Italy, wales, Scotland and Ireland.
Last year in the Pro14 there were 2 teams from SA, this year there are 4, The Bulls,
Stormers, Sharks and Lions.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Rugby_Championship
https://www.unitedrugby.com/match-centre
I think for this first round im keeping my powder dry apart from my home team Connacht
against Cardiff.
A new Pro14 rebranded competition starts tomorrow, THE UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP.
16 teams compete from 5 countries, South Africa, Italy, wales, Scotland and Ireland.
Last year in the Pro14 there were 2 teams from SA, this year there are 4, The Bulls,
Stormers, Sharks and Lions.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Rugby_Championship
https://www.unitedrugby.com/match-centre
I think for this first round im keeping my powder dry apart from my home team Connacht
against Cardiff.
September 21, 2021, 09:28:47 AM
Union - International
The autumn international series taking place this year has the Southern Hemisphere
teams visiting ourselves in the NH.
Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Tonga, South Africa, Uruguay and Fiji
are taking part, also the USA and Georgia are taking part.
Week 1 games starting 30th of October
https://www.autumn-internationals.co.uk/2021/
The autumn international series taking place this year has the Southern Hemisphere
teams visiting ourselves in the NH.
Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Tonga, South Africa, Uruguay and Fiji
are taking part, also the USA and Georgia are taking part.
Week 1 games starting 30th of October
https://www.autumn-internationals.co.uk/2021/
September 19, 2021, 04:34:54 PM
Rugby League
I'm expecting the Sea Eagles will move to the Grand final as their game play has come together over the last six weeks whereas the Rabbitohs have had some unforced errors and might loose their nerve.
The Storm Vs Panthers game is going to be close.I'm hoping the Panthers win (that's where my money is for that game - (last time I looked) you can still get 5.0 for the Panthers to win the series)
Rugby Union
Both the Australians and New Zealander's had convincing wins in their games over the weekend:
Its a pity that The Panthers are facing Storm next week, I have both backed to win the title and if they were both in the final I would be very very happy!
In the other "semi final" next weekend its Rabbitohs v Sea Eagles, I think the outright winner will come from the other semi!
In the other "semi final" next weekend its Rabbitohs v Sea Eagles, I think the outright winner will come from the other semi!
I'm expecting the Sea Eagles will move to the Grand final as their game play has come together over the last six weeks whereas the Rabbitohs have had some unforced errors and might loose their nerve.
The Storm Vs Panthers game is going to be close.I'm hoping the Panthers win (that's where my money is for that game - (last time I looked) you can still get 5.0 for the Panthers to win the series)
Rugby Union
Both the Australians and New Zealander's had convincing wins in their games over the weekend:
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