It is important for rugby punters to have an in-depth understanding of not only the sport itself, but also the mechanics of markets and odds related to betting on rugby in South Africa. Our writers offer you expert advice and information intended to help improve your knowledge of both.

There can be substantial variation in the rugby odds and markets on offer between different bookmakers in South Africa. We at Bets.co.za have developed comparison tools which enable you to weigh the many deals on offer up against each other and find the ones which suit you best. Our goal is to help you maximise your winnings.

Bettors are strongly advised to stay up to date with the latest information regarding scheduled rugby fixtures both in South Africa and elsewhere on the globe. South African teams participate in numerous tournaments around the world which includes international and provincial fixtures.

Rugby Union has a number of international tournaments than are of interest to the South African rugby public. These include but are not limited to:

Provincial rugby has grown significantly around the globe over the last 30 years. There are a number of tournaments that interest the South African public, either because there are South African teams involved or because many South African players participate in these tournaments. These include:

Rugby bettors should always keep up to date with the latest results. While most supporters simply skim over them, seasoned punters look for trends. For example, some teams perform significantly better at home than away. This sort of information can drastically affect the odds on offer. We at Bets.co.za take such factors into account before publishing our betting tips.

Streaming rugby online helps you not only with betting research for future games, but also for in-play betting for ongoing rugby matches.

YouTube boasts plenty of rugby highlights and it is best to take advantage if ever you miss the live action. Rugby bettors are encouraged to religiously watch highlights of teams of interest in action when unable to catch their live games.

It is important for rugby punters in South Africa to keep up with the latest news surrounding the rugby, using independent and reliable sources.

Rugby has been played, in some form, across the globe for centuries. It is assumed that the actual game of rugby was created in 1823 when William Webb Ellis picked up the ball during a game of football (soccer), ran with it and kicked it over the goal posts in a complete disregard for the rules.