Rugby Union Betting

Live on ESPN: Sat 14.00 & 16.30: Harlequins are 9/2 (Betfred) to defend their Premiership title; they head to Wasps on opening day.

Skysports 1 & 4: Sat 08.35 & 20.10: In the Rugby C’ship, Argentina are 7/2 (Paddy Power) to beat South Africa; NZ host Australia. Compare odds.

In the new AVIVA Premiership season, starting in less than two weeks, Harlequins are 9/2 at William Hill to win the Grand Final.

Live on Skysports 2 & 3: Sat 11.05 & 16.00: Australia are 4/1 (bet365) to defend their Rugby Championship title; they face NZ first up.

Live on Skysports 2: Sat 08.00: In their fourth Super 15 final, Sharks are 2/1 (Ladbrokes) to beat Chiefs and win their first Super title. Compare odds.

Live on Skysports 3: Sat 08.35 & 16.05: It’s over 3/1 (Ladbrokes) that Crusaders and Stormers win their Super 15 semi finals. Compare odds.

Live on Skysports 2: Sat 08.35 & 10.40: It’s just under evens (Stan James) that Crusaders and Reds win the Super 15 qualifiers. Compare odds.

Live on Skysports 3: Sat 06.30 to 18.10: Back the 6 heavy home favs in Super 15 on Saturday and Betfred will pay 13/10. Compare odds.

SS2: Sat 08.35 & 10.40: Bet at the best prices for Saturday’s Super 15 action, including two live games on TV. Compare odds.

SS4: Fri 08.35, 10.40 & 18.10: Get 4/1 with Blue Square on a home win treble for Friday’s Super 15 action live on TV. Compare odds.

With the new Premiership fixtures released, Harlequins are 9/2 with William Hill to retain their title and Leicester are 15/8 favourites.

Live on Skysports 2: Sat 16.00: England are 4/1 (Sportingbet) to beat South Africa in Port Elizabeth on their final attempt. Compare odds.

Live on Skysports 2: Sat 06.00 & 08.35: After losing by only 3 last weekend, Ireland, +12 pts, are 6/4 (bet365) to beat NZ. Compare odds.