After a profitable opening round of matches in the Women's Rugby World Cup we turn our attention to match day 2 which throws up some crucial fixtures and none more so than Italy v South Africa.
✅ Match Day 1 Bets Review
Posted 24 Aug 23h57
It was a cracking opening weekend and betting aside there was some great rugby.
England v USA (22 Aug)
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Bet: 3 units USA under 1.5 tries (13/20, Hollywood)
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Result: USA scored 1 try in a 69–7 defeat. As strange as it sounds I was impressed with the USA who were just up against a scary strong team.
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Bet won ✅
Australia v Samoa (23 Aug)
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Bet: 2 units Australia -35.5 (0.94/1, Betxchange)
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Result: Australia won 73–0. This bet was never in doubt.
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Bet won ✅
Scotland v Wales (23 Aug)
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Bet: 0.5 units draw at 29/1 (Betxchange)
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Result: Scotland won 38–8. Scotland were impressive and I decided not to get involved in the handicaps or points.
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Bet lost ❌
Canada v Fiji (23 Aug)
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Bet: 3 units Canada -51.5 (19/20, Betxchange)
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Result: Canada won 65–7 (covering the spread). Fiji scored a brilliant try but Canada stretched clear to land the spoils.
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Bet won ✅
France v Italy (23 Aug)
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Bet: 3 units France -16.5 (0.92/1, Betxchange)
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Result: France won 24–0. Italy defended well but couldn't create scoring opportunities.
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Bet won ✅
Ireland v Japan (24 Aug)
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Bet: 3 units Ireland -23.5 (0.93/1, Betxchange)
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Result: Ireland won 42–14. We had to sweat this one a bit as Japan threw everythng at Ireland in the closing stages.
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Bet won ✅
South Africa v Brazil (24 Aug)
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Bet: 3 units SA over 55.5 points (0.86/1, Betxchange)
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Result: South Africa won 66–6 (scoring 66). There was a time when the points dried up but in the end Brail were battered into submission.
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Bet won ✅
New Zealand v Spain (24 Aug)
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No bet taken (cap moved, line too high).
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Result: New Zealand won 54-8 and never impressed.
Straight Forecast (Ante-post)
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Bet: England 1st, New Zealand 2nd (1/1, Pokerbet). Still alive.
Overall: 7 bets settled → 6 winners, 1 loser (plus forecast bet pending).
Match Day 2 Fixtures
30 August 2025
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England v Samoa – Franklin’s Gardens, Northampton - I pity the trader who has to handicap this game
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United States v Australia – York Community Stadium, York - massive game with a quarter final spot at stake
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Canada v Wales – Salford Community Stadium, Salford - team news will be key, Canada should not be troubled
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Scotland v Fiji – Salford Community Stadium, Salford - Scotland should start firm favs but Fiji can give trouble
31 August 2025
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Ireland v Spain – Franklin’s Gardens, Northampton - Watch team news for Ireland, Spain better than expected against New Zealand
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New Zealand v Japan – Sandy Park, Exeter - Black Ferns will be looking for a more clincial showing
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Italy v South Africa – York Community Stadium, York - massive game, I imagine Italy will start favourites but SA have a chance
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France v Brazil – Sandy Park, Exeter - this is going to be brutal for Brazil
I will be back to comment on the early handicaps.