What’s best, Rugby Union or Rugby League? It’s an argument that will keep diehard followers of either sport up all night and it’s a debate that continues to divide opinion.
Lovers of Union point to the Six Nations, World Cup and Premiership for evidence they are top dog, but League supporters believe tournaments like the Super League, Challenge Cup and NRL means they more than hold their own.
Each camp holds a strong hand and it’s unlikely the score will ever be settled but there’s one group who can see the value in both and that’s sports betting enthusiasts. Betting on Rugby League and Rugby Union continues to grow year-on-year as the games thrive in Europe and across the world. Such is the interest, a number of gambling companies sponsor rugby teams and competitions, including William Hill’s famous backing of the Rugby Football League.
The number of wagers placed on top rugby matches increases, as does the money gambled on the ante-post and match markets. That comes as no surprise to industry insiders as there are now more betting options than ever before when it comes to the rugby. Punters can get a better price about their selections by betting on the outright winners in the many ante-post markets or pick through the gems available in each match from all the top leagues around the world.
Most fixtures from major competitions offers over 100 markets, including match winner, handicap, race to points, first try scorer, to win both halves, double result, total tries, drop goal, time of first try, 10-minute total points, and plenty more besides.
With an avalanche of markets and specials, it’s difficult to know where to invest your stake money. Thankfully, bookmakers have seized on the rise of interest in rugby betting and have done the work to make picking a bet easier.
Visit any established online betting firm and you’ll discover a selection of special offers and promotions on rugby union and rugby league. They give backers the chance to get more for their money, while tempting those more accustomed to betting on the likes of football and tennis into an interest.
Betting on rugby in 2019 has changed and, like the match markets, picking the right rugby promotion is vital to making a profit on your bets. There’s no lack of options, all promising the earth, but which standout from the crowd as specials worth having on side?
Extra Time Extra Chance
Customers of online sports betting giants bet365 can take advantage of the stunning Extra Time Extra Chance promo. This applies to all Rugby Union and Rugby League matches that go into extra time and is available to both new and existing customers.
Here’s how it works. Place a bet on the result or second half market and if your bet is not settled by the conclusion of normal time, the bet will remain live during extra-time. This means you have more time on the clock to become a winner and land a profit. That’s great news and is a useful tool as, with other bookmakers, your bet would be settled as a loser at the full-time whistle. The more chances to win the better, we’re sure you’ll agree.
Acca Bet Boost
As reviewed by TBA website, William Hill has one of the most updated and interesting betting offers for both site and app users, and it’s one we think you should grab with both hands when placing your bets. The Bet Boost promo is billed as the biggest ever, a bold claim but one we think they have no trouble living up to. This is designed to reward punters who enjoy placing accumulator bets on league and union.
All you have to do to take advantage of this treasure is place an accumulator with three or more selections and if all picks come good, William Hill will boost your returns. That means more cash in your pocket with shrewd punters rewarded. There are a few terms and conditions worth pointing out, such as it’s max stake £20 and the promo only applies to bets placed online.
Top try scorer
Another from the William Hill string and we look back fondly on what was an incredible 2019 RBS Six Nations promo that helped everyone get into the spirit of things. The top try scorer bet gave you an interest for the duration of the tournament.
If you backed a player in the outright market to be top try scorer for a £20 or less stake – £10 each-way – William Hill gave you a free £5 bet every time your selection notched a try. That meant you were cheering each individual try for two reasons, one the free bet coming your way and the tally as they surged towards the head of the top try scorer pile.
