Rugby Betting News & Analysis

The New Zealand All Blacks secured a dominant 33-16 victory over the South African Springboks in Johannesburg, taking a 1-0 lead in their four-match series after a performance marked by five tries and disciplined play.

Rugby's 'Greatest Rivalry' is set to ignite once more as the Springboks and All Blacks prepare for a historic four-Test series beginning August 22, 2026, at Ellis Park, Johannesburg. This eagerly anticipated clash marks the first time in three decades the All Blacks have undertaken a four-Test tour of South Africa.

The United States Men's Eagles have officially secured their berth in the 2027 Rugby World Cup, thanks to a commanding 29-17 victory over Samoa. This decisive win took place in Denver, marking a pivotal moment for American rugby.

The New Zealand All Blacks have named their formidable squad for the highly anticipated clash against the Springboks, with a significant change seeing Beauden Barrett omitted in favor of Damian McKenzie at fullback.

Canada's national wheelchair rugby team began their 2026 World Championships campaign in Sao Paulo with a 50-41 defeat against Australia. This challenging start against a formidable opponent sets the tone for a crucial week of competition.

World Rugby officially announced on August 17, 2026, the hosts for the next four Rugby World Cups, with Australia securing the 2027 men's and 2029 women's tournaments, and the United States making history by hosting the men's 2031 and women's 2033 events.

The New Zealand All Blacks are facing a significant injury crisis, with several key players sidelined ahead of their highly anticipated series opener against the South African Springboks at Ellis Park this Saturday.

The USA XV secured a dramatic 25-24 victory over the Argentina XV in Fort Lauderdale, rallying in the second half behind crucial kicking from Luke Carty and tries from Shilo Klein and Makeen Alikhan.

The Australian Wallabies secured a commanding 56-17 victory over Japan's Brave Blossoms in Townsville, marking a perfect record at the venue and a successful home debut for coach Les Kiss. Rookie Massimo De Lutiis, Wallaby #1000, also scored a try on his debut.