BettingDiaryThe Springboks v Wales Test Match may have taken centre stage in our previews this week, but there are a number of other big Internationals on the go. We suggest a bet in 3 of the games.

BettingDiaryExcitement is high ahead of the 1st of 3 test matches between the Springboks and Wales taking place at what will be a packed Loftus on Saturday. We take a look at the game from a betting angle.

BettingDiaryThe British Grand Prix takes place at the Silverstone Circuit on Sunday and a question on everyone’s lips is can anyone stop Max Verstappen from storming to a 2nd consecutive title. We take a look at the race from a betting angle.

BettingDiaryThe PGA Tour heads to Illinois and the TPC Deere Run Course in Silvis this week and we select 4 players to take on the bookmakers.

BettingDiaryThere were very few amongst us who could have forecast a Griquas v Pumas, Currie Cup Final in Kimberley, but that is exactly what we have on Saturday afternoon and it should be a thrilling game.

BettingDiaryAfter a thrilling US Open the PGA Tour continues in Connecticut this week with the TPC River Highlands once again the venue for the Travelers Championship.

BettingDiaryThe Blues host the Crusaders at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday in the final of the Super Rugby Pacific competition and we take a look at the game from a betting angle.

BettingDiarySouth Africa have their dream Final with the Stormers hosting the Blue Bulls in Cape Town on Saturday and we take a look at the game from a betting angle.

BettingDiaryWe are down to the final 4 teams in the Currie Cup and we take a look at the 2 semi-final matches from a betting angle.

BettingDiaryThe 5 match T20 series between India and the Proteas is delicately poised with the Proteas leading 2-1 as they go into the 4th T20 in Rajkot on Friday.

BettingDiaryThe Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts is the venue for the 3rd Major of the year and we select 4 players to take on the bookmakers.

BettingDiaryThe ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium is the venue for the 3rd of 5 T20’s between India and South Africa on Tuesday. The Proteas hold a 2-0 series lead and will be looking to wrap things up with 2 games left to play.

BettingDiarySouth Africa will be looking to take a 2-0 series lead in the 5 match T20 Series when they play India in Cuttak on Sunday and we take a look at the game from a betting angle.

BettingDiaryThe final round of the Currie Cup regular season action is upon us and with top spot on the log and the semi-final lineout to be confirmed we should have an exciting weekend of rugby betting ahead.

BettingDiaryThere are two South African teams in action in this weekend’s United Rugby Championship semi-finals and we take a look at both games from a betting angle.

BettingDiaryThe Baku City Circuit in Azerbaijan is host to this weekend’s F1 Grand Prix and we take a look at the race from a betting angle.

BettingDiarySouth Africa return to T20 action for the first time since the World Cup in 2021 and they face India in the first of five T20’s in Delhi on Thursday. We take a look at the match from a betting angle.

BettingDiaryThe Canadian Open returns to the PGA Tour after 2 years off due to COVID and this week the players will tee up at the St. George’s Country Club in Toronto.

BettingDiaryWe take a look at the 4 URC quarter-finals taking place this weekend and suggest a bet in each of them.

 

 

 

 

Let’s start with a look at the Outright Betting where Leinster are strong favourites at 4/10 to take the title ahead of the Stormers and Ulster both trading at 8/1. You can get 10/1 Munster and 16/1 and better the balance.

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FRIDAY

ULSTER v MUNSTER

Ulster finished 3rd on the log with 12 wins and 6 losses in their 18 matches and their final game was a 24-21 home win over the Sharks a match where they appeared well in control only to let the Sharks back in near the end.

Munster were disappointing last time out when they were well backed to beat Leinster who were missing a number of key players. They lost the game 35-25 on the road though and ended up slipping to 6th on the table.

These sides met at Ulster in April with Munster coming out 24-17 victors and Munster also won at home 18-13 in January.

 

 

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Ulster 8/11

Draw 20/1

Munster 27/20

Handicap: Ulster -2.5

Suggested Bet: Ulster over 22.5 points at 9/10

I have been impressed with Ulster this season and I think they can get amongst the points against a Munster side that has blown a bit hot and cold of late.

 

SATURDAY

BLUE BULLS v SHARKS

The Bulls finished with 11 wins in their 18 matches ending up 4th on the table which gives them home ground advantage of the Sharks who finished a point further behind in 5th also with 11 wins. The Bulls finished their season with a 38-31 victory over the Ospreys on the road, but despite a late comeback against Ulster the Sharks came up short, losing by 3 points a result that cost them a Top 4 place.

The Sharks did the double over the Bulls in the regular season beating them by 14 points in Durban and 7 points in Pretoria.

 

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Blue Bulls 8/15

Draw 22/1

Sharks 19/10

Handicap: Blue Bulls -4.5

Suggested Bet: Handicap Blue Bulls -4.5 at 10/11

This should be a tight game, but I expect the Bulls to weather an early Sharks storm before pulling clear to win by 5 points or more

 

LEINSTER v GLASGOW

Leinster will have to overcome the disappointment of losing in the Heineken Champions Cup Final last week, a game where they started double digit favourites against La Rochelle. They have looked virtually unstoppable in the URC though and top the table 6 points ahead of the Stormers with 13 wins and 5 losses. Leinster beat Munster by 10 points at home last time out despite fielding a weakened side and they were also very competitive when in South Africa with a lot of their Academy players.

Glasgow finished 8th on the log with 10 wins and 8 defeats in their season, but they were disappointing last time out in going down 28-11 at Edinburgh.

These sides met in Glasgow in October of last year with Leinster winning 31-15 and Leinster won by 19 points the last time they met in Ireland.

 

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Leinster 1/12

Draw 40/1

Glasgow 9/1

Handicap: Leinster -16.5

Suggested Bet: Handicap, Leinster (-16.5) at 9/10

I am a bit worried about Leinster’s mental state after their defeat to La Rochelle, but Glasgow are a poor team on the road and Leinster should have too much class.

 

STORMERS v EDINBURGH

The Stormers finished 2nd on the table with 12 wins in 18 starts. The Stormers faced a tricky task away to the Scarlets last time out, but won 26-21, their 8th consecutive victory in the Tournament.

Edinburgh finished their season on a high beating Glasgow 28-11 at home, but they have been hit and miss of late winning 4 and drawing 3 of their last 7 games. They were very impressive in South Africa though going down by 6 points to the Lions, but beating the Sharks by 16 points in Durban.

These sides played out a 20-20 draw in Edinburgh back in October.

 

BETTING – Click here to bet

Stormers 2/7

Draw 28/1

Edinburgh 33/10

Handicap: Stormers -9.5

 

Suggested Bet: Stormers -9.5 at 9/10

I expect the Stormers packs to take control of this game at some point and they can continue their impressive run of victories.

 

Note: All prices correct at the time of writing but are subject to change

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Rangers have a crack at European glory on Wednesday night when they take on Eintracht Frankfurt in Seville and we take a look at the match from a betting angle.

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Boxing Reignite: Usyk vs Fury 2, Betting Preview

The long-awaited boxing rematch between Usyk and Fury takes place at the Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia in the early hours of Sunday morning South African time. The remainder of the card is scheduled for Saturday the 21st and below we will look at the main event and two other fights on the card from a betting point of view.

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