We are in for another thrilling weekend of 6 Nations rugby and also have a URC clash between the Stormers and Bulls to look forward to. In this blog we look at the betting moves, weather forecasts and select a bet in each game and the blog will be updated throughout the week.
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ENGLAND BLOW SIX NATIONS WIDE OPEN
Posted 9 Feb 09h04
What a win for England and the drama in the final 10 minutes of that game was unbelievable.
It was a loss for me on France over 26.5 but well done to those who followed Southpaws early over 24.5 post in the forum.
If France can beat Ireland in Dublin or Scotland can beat them today then this Six Nations will be wide open. England are runners although would need the French to beat the Irish most likely.
I am down for the weekend and with my bet already placed on overs this afternoon I am not going to get further involved.
Enjoy the match and look out for next weeks rugby blog out on Monday morning!
FRANCE OVERS
Posted 8 Feb 18h22
I have finally settled on France over 26.5 at 17/20
BET: 5 units France over 26.5 points at 17/20 at Betxchange
ENGLAND v FRANCE
Posted 8 Feb 08h41
Holding back on England game main bet until later
For now
BET: 1 unit Penaud 2 tries or more at 11/2 at Pokerbet
STORMERS v BULLS
Posted 8 Jan 07h19
Not strong on this game - full preview here
BET: 4 units over 6.5 tries at 1/1 at Sportingbet
ITALY v WALES
Posted 7 Feb 22h09
I am tempted with overs at 43.5 but will wait for points line.
Small interest on a home win 1-12
BET: 2 units Italy win by 1-12 points inclusive at 6/4 at Sportingbet
UNDERS SHORTENED IN ROME
Posted 7 Feb 16h38
The markets have been stable other than the points line for Italy v Wales moving from 46.5 to 43.5. Looking at the latest weather there is some rain around and I will only place a bet on the game later tonight or in the morning.
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STORMERS v BULLS - some betting at last
Posted 7 Feb 22h22
Sportingbet are out with betting on the Stormers v Bulls game and go Stormers +1.5.
Given I capped tha game at Bulls -4.5 I see some value there but am going to wait for teams and points lines before betting.
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OVERS IN EDINBURGH
Posted 6 Feb 07h43
More detail in the full preview but out early with this one.
BET: 5 units over 43.5 points at 9/10 at WSB
MONEY FOR OVERS AT TWICKENHAM
Posted 6 Feb 07h14
I am kicking myself for not moving as soon as I saw Southpaws post in the forum grabbing the France over 24.5 points. It has now moved to 26.5 and the total points line has gone from 44.5 to 48.5 so the early value has been snaffled.
Looking at Betxchange here are the latest prices and points lines with previous in brackets
Italy -7.5 (-5.5) v Wales, Points 46.5 (46.5)
England +5.5 (+5.5) v France, Points 44.5 (48.5)
Scotland +4.5 (+5.5) v Ireland, Points 43.5 (43.5)
I find it strange that there is no betting yet (that I can see) on the Stormers v Bulls game
POINTS LINES AND WEATHER
Posted 3 Feb 23h57
We have points lines and sligh movement in the handicaps
Italy -7.5 v Wales, Points 46.5
England +5.5 v France, Points 44.5
Scotland +4.5 v Ireland, Points 43.5
WEATHER LINKS
Italy v Wales, Saturday, Stadio Olimpico Rome (Grass) - medium temps, light rain foecast
England v France, Saturday, Twickenham (Hybrid) - cool but clear
Scotland v Ireland, Sunday, Murrayfield (Artificial) - mild cloudy and fairly humid
ROUND 1 TO THE PUNTER
Posted 02 Feb 10h11
I managed to finish ahead of the bookmakers in round 1 with my main bet Scotland u36.5 somehow arriving after looking dead and buried. I also hit the Wales under 14.5 (smaller stake but stress free) but gave some back on the Ireland v England game with a few speculative plays.
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Round 2 promises plenty more action so lets get started.
Outright Betting Update – prices at Hollywoodbets
France 1/1 (from 16/10)
Ireland 14/10 (from 16/10)
England 9/1 (from 3/1)
Scotland 12/1 (from 11/2)
Wales 500/1 (from 60/1)
Italy 500/1 (rom 134/1)
Round 2 early handicaps – at Betxchange
Italy -6.5 v Wales (moved from -4.5)
England +4.5 v France
Scotland +4.5 v Ireland
These are much tighter handicaps than what we saw last week.
URC: STORMERS v BULLS
This is a make up game and I expect a handicap of Stormers +4.5
