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[aoluain]

In the NRL it should be the favourites winning at the weekend, Storm and Panthers
to me look like the  teams destined for the Grand Final. Panthers cannot be discounted,
they are looking for a "four in a row" of titles this year but it would be great to see some
other team lift the trophy!


United Rugby Championship kicks off next weekend!

French Too 14 has already kicked off last weekend
French D2 tournament has also started with 3 rounds down

English Premiership starts next weekend also

Lots to look forward to here in Europe.

[Timelord2067]

The Panthers drew first blood tonight against the Roosters then piled 24 points on in as many minutes (including a two point field goal by their star kicker). After half time, the scores were still 24 - 0 and it looked like the Roosters might pile on more than the ten points in the first twenty minutes of the second half. At the seventyth minute, the Panthers scored again winning 30 - 10.

The Roosters had moments of good play, but it won't be enough to win the grand final.


Across the ditch, Canterbury won their match (paying $1.25). 🥳

*Edit*

The Melbourne Storm have just won their game emphatically beating the Sharks 37 - 10

Townsville are expected to win their home game.

Across the ditch, North Harbour (Auckland) beat Manawatu while Taranaki lost to Bay of Plenty

[aoluain]

Yea, two hefty wins by both Panthers and Storm! I'm wondering now if both will get
to the final? will they be playing each other before the grand final ? I believe either
one of these are title winners. I cant see odds for outright winners though.

Just looking at the points difference between Storm and Panthers and its clear
that the Panthers while not scoring as much points as Storm after 24 rounds they
have a better defense!

[Timelord2067]

Newcastle are out after leeding early against Townsville who scored twice with ten minutes to go making their win emphatic.

This afternoon the Bulldogs and Sea Eagles clash in another elimination match. The short money (and my money this round) is on the Sea Eagles (but I'd like to see the Bulldogs get up - they've been playing good games).

I had the same issue last season where no odds were offered by crypto sites for the potential overall winner - I even messaged nitrobetting.eu who were indifferent to my request. Local fiat site tab.com.au have odds on the overall winner from the start of the season onwards.

*Edit*

Just noticed Samoa ($3.40) and Japan ($1.34) are playing in the Pacific Nations Cup this afternoon.

Likewise, the Women's NRL Roosters (Hens) are leading the Cowgirls 22 - 12 nearly fifteen minutes into the second half.

[aoluain]

I suppose the time for predicting a title winner is over, It probably closes after the
rounds have finished IDK?

So winners from Finals week 1 is: Panthers, Storm, Cowboys and Sea Eagles.
Week 2 is Sharks v Cowboys and Roosters v Sea Eagles, I dont see Panthers, Storm,
Knights or Bulldogs playing, Week three there are only 2 matches also and week 4 is
the final. Its like 2 quarter finals and then straight to the final, how are the finalists decided?

[aoluain]

United Rugby Championship

Is starting up today with the first matches in Round 1

Edinburgh v Leinster - Leinster are worthy favourites at a healthy 1.4.

Cardiff v Zebre - Cardiff big favourites at 1.06 against
9.4 for Zebre. Last years
fixture when Zebre played at home it was a draw 22-22. There is a small chance
Zebre could pull a bit of an upset here...

Obviously its first full match back for all, it will be interesting to see how the first
few rounds go and how each team performs.

[Timelord2067]

Tonight, the Sharks will hopefully maul the Cowboys. Then, tomorrow, the Roosters should pluck to Sea Eagles hopes for another week in the competition.

The money is still firmly on New Zealand and South Africa to win their matches.

Also favoured by the punters are Cardiffe, Leinster, Ospreys, Munster, Benetton and Ulster with a parlay coming in at $5.35 on this six pics.

[aoluain]

Tonight, the Sharks will hopefully maul the Cowboys. Then, tomorrow, the Roosters should pluck to Sea Eagles hopes for another week in the competition.

The money is still firmly on New Zealand and South Africa to win their matches.

Also favoured by the punters are Cardiffe, Leinster, Ospreys, Munster, Benetton and Ulster with a parlay coming in at $5.35 on this six pics.

With the Rugby Championship you are half way there,  New Zealand did beat Australia.
And yea the big favourites for game 2 later on are South Africa, hard to see Argentina
winning it but they are capable of an upset, its just when?

In the URC, those are solid pics, the trickiest one is Ulster v Glasgow Warriors,
this could go either way IMO. The odds ATM are in favour of The Warriors @ 1.83.

[darbitmobilerecovery]

Big win of Argentina making another step into being a strong team.

And why not dream about winning the Rugby Championship? 

I know is super dificult to win against the springboks back to back , but well here is the chance, and i hope we take it.

[Timelord2067]

I picked up odds of $1.60 for Ulster to win and I'm pleased to say they won against the Warriors. as did Benetton, Munster, Leinster and Cardiffe, but not the Ospreys.

Even with the Bledisloe Cup at stake Australia were unable to dig deep to secure a win.

In the NRL playoffs, the Roosters join the Sharks with wins this weekend. Friday sees the Storm face the Roosters. Then on Saturday, the Panthers and Sharks. As expected, the early money is on Melbourne $1.30 and Penrith $1.25.

[aoluain]

Yea Storm and Panthers have been the two top teams all season, Storm particularly
have been at the top of the table since early on in the season. A bet on both to go to
the final makes sense.


Damn, a try in the 83'rd minute from the Dragons to beat the Ospreys was a sucker
punch for the Ospreys followed by the conversion to win.

hard to see Argentina
winning it but they are capable of an upset, its just when?

Big win of Argentina making another step into being a strong team.

And why not dream about winning the Rugby Championship? 

I know is super dificult to win against the springboks back to back , but well here is the chance, and i hope we take it.

BOOM - like I said they are capable of an upset and they did it @ 4.25 odds before
the match. Delighted for them.

[Timelord2067]

Anyone with money on Argentina certainly would have cleaned up with their one point win over South Africa overnight.

I've got to say having some up and coming teams who are breaking through the obstacles put up by more well established powerhouse teams makes the uncertainty of "who is going to win?" all the more worth while watching.

Wagers on the six nations are already open (The final is not untill March) with the early money already heavily on Ireland winning.

[aoluain]

Anyone with money on Argentina certainly would have cleaned up with their one point win over South Africa overnight.

I've got to say having some up and coming teams who are breaking through the obstacles put up by more well established powerhouse teams makes the uncertainty of "who is going to win?" all the more worth while watching.

Wagers on the six nations are already open (The final is not untill March) with the early money already heavily on Ireland winning.

Yes I'm sure there were a few who had money on Argentina to win, the odds werent
crazy high. Looking at the odds for the replay and possible title decider, they  are
now 10! nobody fancies them to beat the springboks on the double.

It is indeed nice to see Argentina in the mix or a shout for the title, that could massive!


Jeez, the six nations is over 4 months away, it kicks off on January 31st, cant
believe betting is open. One thing about Ireland is that defense coach Simon
Easterby will be in charge while Andy Farrell takes a coaching sabbatical to
coach the British and Irish Lions this year!

[Timelord2067]

Both Argentina and Australia's odds have blown out to $9 for their next matchups with South Africa ($1.05) and New Zealand ($1.06). I've put $5 on Argentina and just $1 on Australia who will probably want to reclaim their pride loosing the Bledisloe Cup's first game.

In the NPC Taranaki, Wellington, Bay of Plenty, Auckland, Tasman and Waikato are the favourites to win this weekend.

[darbitmobilerecovery]

Well we all know Argentina chances to win back to back against South Africa and in his home are nearby to zero, but well we are gonna try to make some noise there.

Also South Africa is gonna play with the A team as i hear, so more and more in favour of them.

David againts goliath.

[aoluain]

Both Argentina and Australia's odds have blown out to $9 for their next matchups with South Africa ($1.05) and New Zealand ($1.06). I've put $5 on Argentina and just $1 on Australia who will probably want to reclaim their pride loosing the Bledisloe Cup's first game.

In the NPC Taranaki, Wellington, Bay of Plenty, Auckland, Tasman and Waikato are the favourites to win this weekend.

I have just checked the odds on Argentina there now and they seem to have closed a bit over
the last few days to 7.80! I have a $5 bet on too on Argentina! I think they have a better chance
of beating South Africa than Australia have of beating New Zealand . . . sorry Timelord!

Well we all know Argentina chances to win back to back against South Africa and in his home are nearby to zero, but well we are gonna try to make some noise there.

Also South Africa is gonna play with the A team as i hear, so more and more in favour of them.

David againts goliath.

They can beat them - that is if they
1. can make the right on field decisions for 80 minutes
2. can keep the mistakes to a very minimum
3. not let the occasion get to them if they are leading with 60 minutes gone!

this is the Pumas best year if I'm not mistaken with 3 wins!

In terms of winning the championship I dont think its possible, SA have 3 bonus points, ARG only
have 2, its going to be a close game if Argentina win so SA will probably get another BP.
Thats the way I see it.

Have you got your bet on?

[darbitmobilerecovery]

They can beat them - that is if they
1. can make the right on field decisions for 80 minutes
2. can keep the mistakes to a very minimum
3. not let the occasion get to them if they are leading with 60 minutes gone!

this is the Pumas best year if I'm not mistaken with 3 wins!

In terms of winning the championship I dont think its possible, SA have 3 bonus points, ARG only
have 2, its going to be a close game if Argentina win so SA will probably get another BP.
Thats the way I see it.

Have you got your bet on?

I agree with you but, Argentine discipline is not the best as always.

And plus South Africa is not gonna let Los Pumas mock them in their home.

The only thing in favour of Argentina is the heart and the hope and motivation of make a mayor win and maybe just maybe win for first time an important title, but like you said is very difficult to see that happening.

About a bet... well im not a Rugby specialist my field is the football like you can see in my signature im running a football competition here in the forum. But maybe just for fun i put a bet on my country. I like high odds on bets 

[aoluain]

They can beat them - that is if they
1. can make the right on field decisions for 80 minutes
2. can keep the mistakes to a very minimum
3. not let the occasion get to them if they are leading with 60 minutes gone!

this is the Pumas best year if I'm not mistaken with 3 wins!

In terms of winning the championship I dont think its possible, SA have 3 bonus points, ARG only
have 2, its going to be a close game if Argentina win so SA will probably get another BP.
Thats the way I see it.

Have you got your bet on?

I agree with you but, Argentine discipline is not the best as always.

And plus South Africa is not gonna let Los Pumas mock them in their home.

The only thing in favour of Argentina is the heart and the hope and motivation of make a mayor win and maybe just maybe win for first time an important title, but like you said is very difficult to see that happening.

About a bet... well im not a Rugby specialist my field is the football like you can see in my signature im running a football competition here in the forum. But maybe just for fun i put a bet on my country. I like high odds on bets  

But this is the closest they have come to winning a competition so hopefully
they can get their heads right, they have the technical ability to win its just how
they go about it. Definitely worth an small outside bet


NRL - finals week 3 - winners proceed to Grand Final

As expected Storm book their place in the final with a 30 point win over the Roosters,
48 - 18. Tomorrow its Panthers v Sharks - I'm kind of hoping the Sharks can provide
us with an all new final line up!

[darbitmobilerecovery]

I just receive some freebet from other competition of football sponsored by SB so i decided to spend it in Argentina Rugby.



Lets go Pumas! All the country is with you! We need to win score 4 try and dont let South Africa won a bonus point.

[Timelord2067]

The heads are beginning to roll with the Broncos coach well and truely falling on his sword late in the week after the Broncos finished in twelfth place on the ladder. I still recall last year's finals series where they threw their game "refusing to convert a try" hoping to score a try in the last ten minutes to avoid facing the Panthers the following week.

In last night's game, the Storm must have set a record with one of their players sent off just seventeen SECONDS after kick off. The Roosters answered with a two point field goal, but were unable to convert a try minutes later.

No sooner than the Storm player came back from a ten minutes than the Storm scored and converted to set the scores at six all less than fifteen minutes in.

By half time the score was 24 - 6 but ten minutes into the second half, the Roosters had scored twice more, but then the Storm scored one of their own to take the score to 30 - 18 by the 60th minute after which point the Storm simply poured on the points to guarantee themselves a Grand final berth.

Failing an upset win by the Sharks tonight (and the online money says that's not to happen), it will be a Storm Vs Panthers Final next weekend.


Australia is still sitting at $9 and Argentina at $8 So a $1 parlay comes in at $72 😁

While I'd like to see Australia and Argentina win their respective games, the firm money is on their opponents.


It's the Grand final of the aerial ping pong version of the game. Brisbane are the dark horse underdogs and opinions are firmly divided as to who is going to win.