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[Timelord2067]

Rugby Union.

If Italy hadn't graciously been a part of the Sixes to enable the other teams to have a warm up game during the competition, then it would have to be called the "fives". 


Five things we learnt from Reds-Fijian Drua - Sat, 12/03/2022, 9:26 pm - Jim Tucker



https://www.rugby.com.au/news/five-things-we-learnt-from-reds-fijian-drua-2022312

Heart rates went up all over Suncorp Stadium tonight when the Fijian Drua nearly pulled off a massive upset over the Queensland Reds.

The Reds squeaked out of it 33-28 when Queensland’s own Fijian hero Seru Uru scored a late try and stole a Drua lineout on full-time when the islanders were pressing.

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It was a crazy thriller. The Fijians were down 28-9 before scoring three quick tries to lock the scores at 28-all.

Rugby League Australia.

After one week of game play, our top eight are (in no particular order) Panthers, Knights, Dragons, Storm, Broncos, Raiders, Eels and Bull Dogs.



My wagers during the next couple of weeks are going to be for these teams, however, the Titans kept up with the Eels for the entire 80 minutes in their 32 - 28 loss, so I don't discount the Titans while the Cowboys managed to keep the Bull Dogs pointless loosing 6 - 4 after 80 minutes.  Any one of those three, Titans, Cowboys or Bull Dogs can move into that eighth spot over the next few weeks.  It'll be interesting to see whether or not the Broncos can continue winning.

Going forward, my top six to watch are Panthers, Knights, Dragons, Storm, Raiders and Eels. with the next four being Bull Dogs, Broncos, Titans and Cowboys.

Bottom rung are Sharks, Rabbiohs, West's' Tigers, Warriors, Roosters and Sea Eagles (who are going to have to reverse their poor showing in their first game of the season).

[aoluain]

Rugby League Australia

I'm not too well up on the NRL, last year being my first year actively following Rugby
League ^{in Australia}

I did a bit of research looking to see how last years finalists performed over the
previous couple of years and it seems to be predominantly Melbourne Storm and
Sydney Roosters who have since 2017 been finalists ^{Top 8} followed by
Cronulla Sharks, Parramatta Eels, South Sydney Rabbitohs and Penrith Panthers each
missing out on one season since 2017

https://www.zerotackle.com/rugby-league/2021-nrl-ladder

After working out my wagers on the first week if the NRL between Nitrogensports and
Sportsbet I am up....surprisingly.

Nitrogen Sports:

Manly Sea Eagles   @   1.69   Bet amount:0.06 mBTC

Penrith Panthers   @ 2.04   Bet amount:0.06 mBTC - 0.12mBTC

South Sydney Rabbitohs   @  1.29   Bet amount:0.06 mBTC    

Melbourne Storm   @  1.21   Bet amount:0.06 mBTC   -:0.07 mBTC

Parramatta Eels   @1.31   Bet amount: 0.06mBTC   - 0.08mBTC

Sportsbet:

Panthers @ 2.02  Bet amount 0.02mBTC - 0.0404mBTC

Rabbitohs @ 1.29 Bet amount 0.02mBTC

Rabbitohs @ 1.49 Bet amount 0.01mBTC

Eels @ 1.36 Bet amount 0.02mBTC - 0.0264mBTC


Rugby Union

From this week I'll try and track my wagers to see if I'm actually up or down.

Sportsbet - Six Nations

France @ 1.25 Bet amount 0.01mBTC - 0.0125mBTC

Scotland @ 1.06 Bet amount 0.1mBTC - 0.106mBTC

Ireland @ 1.70 Bet amount 0.02mBTC - 0.034mBTC

[Timelord2067]

Rugby Union.

Parlay anyone?

Ireland - Scotland Money Line Scotland @ 5.97 France - England Money Line England @ 3.34 Taken Amount: 0.06 mBTC Possible Payout: 1.20 mBTC


Rugby League.

Round One:

4 from 8.

Wests Tigers - Melbourne Storm      Melbourne Storm      Money Line   1.21   Bet amount:0.06 mBTC   Possible Payout:0.07 mBTC
New Zealand Warriors - St George/Illawarra Dragons   New Zealand Warriors   Money Line   1.88   Bet amount:0.06 mBTC   Possible Payout:0.11 mBTC   
Sydney Roosters - Newcastle Knights   Sydney Roosters   Money Line   1.25   Bet amount:0.06 mBTC   Possible Payout:0.08 mBTC   
Brisbane Broncos - South Sydney Rabbitohs   South Sydney Rabbitohs   Money Line   1.29   Bet amount:0.06 mBTC   Possible Payout:0.08 mBTC   
Canberra Raiders - Cronulla Sharks   Canberra Raiders   Money Line   1.88   Bet amount:0.06 mBTC   Possible Payout:0.11 mBTC
Penrith Panthers - Manly Sea Eagles   Penrith Panthers   Money Line   1.58   Bet amount:0.06 mBTC   Possible Payout:0.09 mBTC

Parramatta Eels - Gold Coast Titans Money Line Parramatta Eels @ 1.30 Taken Amount: 0.06 mBTC Possible Payout: 0.08 mBTC
North Queensland Cowboys - Canterbury Bulldogs Money Line North Queensland Cowboys @ 1.70 Taken Amount: 0.06 mBTC Possible Payout: 0.10 mBTC  

Round Two:

Melbourne Storm - South Sydney Rabbitohs   Money Line   Melbourne Storm @ 1.28   Taken Amount: 0.06 mBTC   Possible Payout: 0.08 mBTC
St George/Illawarra Dragons - Penrith Panthers   Money Line   Penrith Panthers @ 1.28   Taken Amount: 0.06 mBTC   Possible Payout: 0.08 mBTC
Sydney Roosters - Manly Sea Eagles      Money Line   Sydney Roosters @ 1.72   Taken Amount: 0.06 mBTC   Possible Payout: 0.10 mBTC - (battle for last place)
Gold Coast Titans - New Zealand Warriors   Money Line   Gold Coast Titans @ 1.42   Taken Amount: 0.06 mBTC   Possible Payout: 0.09 mBTC
Cronulla Sharks - Parramatta Eels      Money Line   Parramatta Eels @ 1.66      Taken Amount: 0.06 mBTC   Possible Payout: 0.10 mBTC
North Queensland Cowboys - Canberra Raiders   Money Line   Canberra Raiders @ 1.72   Taken Amount: 0.06 mBTC   Possible Payout: 0.10 mBTC
Newcastle Knights - Wests Tigers      Money Line   Newcastle Knights @ 1.42   Taken Amount: 0.06 mBTC   Possible Payout: 0.09 mBTC
Canterbury Bulldogs - Brisbane Broncos      Money Line   Brisbane Broncos @ 1.88   Taken Amount: 0.06 mBTC   Possible Payout: 0.11 mBTC - Might be a tough game!

[aoluain]

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[aoluain]

Here are my 4 picks for round 2 of the NRL.
I just popped into the NRL website and discovered that Storm are playing the Rabbitohs NOW.

4-0 with 16 minutes gone

[Timelord2067]

Here are my 4 picks for round 2 of the NRL.
I just popped into the NRL website and discovered that Storm are playing the Rabbitohs NOW.

4-0 with 16 minutes gone

I've just put the TV on - and it's now 14 - 0 after 50 minutes and a disallowed try.

*edit*

...and after 83 minutes, the full time score is 15 - 14 to the Storm 

Melbourne Storm - South Sydney Rabbitohs   Money Line   Melbourne Storm @ 1.28   Taken Amount: 0.06 mBTC   Possible Payout: 0.08 mBTC

[aoluain]

Yea that was a close match, The Rabbitohs were quick off the mark in the second
half, thats the first win of the weekend but my bet was voided and I have no idea
why that is? I was refunded the 0.02mBTC so I've put that on The Panthers for tomorrow!

[Timelord2067]

Yea that was a close match, The Rabbitohs were quick off the mark in the second
half, thats the first win of the weekend but my bet was voided and I have no idea
why that is? I was refunded the 0.02mBTC so I've put that on The Panthers for tomorrow!

Yes, the second half was getting stronger for the Rabbitohs, but three missed conversions (and a disallowed try) plus numerious fumbles mear metres from the try line tells me they need to practice on their days between matches.

I'm interested to see after two losses (and only one game played so far in round two) that the Rabbitohs are ahead of four other teams.



Might not get the Rabbitohs into the top eight this early, but the Tigers, Warriors, Roosters and Sea Eagles losses in round one were very substantial.


Rugby Union.

Tonight both the Men's and Women's teams play Brumbies Vs the Reds while the Auckland game has been postponed (I'll see if I can find out why and post later)

Melbourne Storm - South Sydney Rabbitohs   Money Line   Melbourne Storm @ 1.28   Taken Amount: 0.06 mBTC   Possible Payout: 0.08 mBTC
St George/Illawarra Dragons - Penrith Panthers   Money Line   Penrith Panthers @ 1.28   Taken Amount: 0.06 mBTC   Possible Payout: 0.08 mBTC
Sydney Roosters - Manly Sea Eagles      Money Line   Sydney Roosters @ 1.72   Taken Amount: 0.06 mBTC   Possible Payout: 0.10 mBTC - (battle for last place)

Too little, too late for the Sea Eagles who continue to languish this week with inconsistent play on-field that plagued them last week.  (the radio commentators were gushing that next week's Roosters Vs Rabbitohs game should be a great face-off.  I'll be putting money on the Roosters (probably judging by their stats after two games each).



The Dragons managed a fair sort of a game, but it wasn't enough to get ahead of the in form Panthers.

[aoluain]

Rugby League

Good results for our bets today, The Panthers had a narrow win, all the hard work
was done in the first half and they didnt score in the second half ^strange,
the Dragons probably ran out of time.

And again with The Roosters, massive first half 22-0.

So I'm 2 from 2
Penrith Panthers - 0.04 mBTC @ 1.26 - Taken amount 0.0504 mBTC.

Sydney Roosters - 0.01 mBTC @ 1.82 - Taken amount 0.0181 mBTC.


Rugby Union - Six Nations SUPER SATURDAY

Final round tomorrow with all trams playing on the one day. France are in top
position and playing at home to visitors England, this is going to be a close one
I suspect but England could do Ireland a favour and beat France denying them
the championship....IF Ireland beat Scotland at home.

https://www.sixnationsrugby.com/2022/03/18/2022-guinness-six-nations-all-you-need-to-know-ahead-of-super-saturday/

[Timelord2067]

Rugby Union - Six Nations SUPER SATURDAY

Games start in just on fourteen hours from now:





https://www.sixnationsrugby.com/2022/03/18/2022-guinness-six-nations-all-you-need-to-know-ahead-of-super-saturday/



All you need to know ahead of Super Saturday - March 18, 2022 5:27 pm (GMT) - by Andy Baber

Super Saturday has arrived and two teams remain in the hunt for the 2022 Guinness Six Nations title as Rugby’s Greatest Championship reaches its thrilling crescendo.

Unbeaten France are the frontrunners after winning all four of their games so far, with only England standing in their way of a first title and Grand Slam since 2010.

Ireland can also still win the Championship if Andy Farrell’s side can defeat Scotland in Dublin before hoping that Eddie Jones’ men do them a favour in the late game in Paris.

[aoluain]

Rugby League

Close battle between The Cronulla Sharks and Parramatta Eels. Sharks steel the win
with a conversion with the last play of the match. The highlights from the game
and the link below look like an exciting match.

https://www.nrl.com/news/2022/03/19/sharks-snatch-win-over-eels-after-siren/

Rugby League

So I'm 2 from 2
Penrith Panthers - 0.04 mBTC @ 1.26 - Taken amount 0.0504 mBTC.

Sydney Roosters - 0.01 mBTC @ 1.82 - Taken amount 0.0181 mBTC.

2 from 3

Parramatta Eels - 0.02mBTC @ 1.65 - -0.02mBTC


Rugby Union



Todays first game in the Six Nations Super Saturday served up a bit of a surprise,
Italy beat Wales with a last play conversion. I didnt see that coming and didnt even
watch the match. I heard the news while watching Ireland v Scotland. Thats Italy's first
win in the Six Nations in 7 years.



In the second game Ireland did their bit to winning the championship by securing a
bonus point win against Scotland its over to France v England to see what pans out
there and if either France or Ireland win.

[Timelord2067]

I missed the first 20 minutes of the Titans Vs Raiders game last night.  The Titans played a tight game, as did the Raiders... to an extent.  It just seemed the Titans played a much better game and their team have been doing many hours of training.

If the Newcastle Knights and the Brisbane Broncos win their matches this afternoon, the ladder board will/should look like this for the top eight:




Rugby Sixes.

It was probably just wishful thinking that England and Scotland would win.  I'm sure there were a few bookies who had to pay out big on Italy winning their game.

[aoluain]

Rugby League

42 minutes gone and the Bulldogs v Broncos are tied at 4 points each, close game.

...just gone 10-8 and ive put a little bet on The Broncos.
0.01mBTC @ 1.76


Rugby Union



As predicted from the first game in the tournament France win for the first time in 12
years. They looked pretty much in control of yesterdays match and sealed the win 25-13

Ireland picked up some silverware too by sealing the Triple Crown trophy.

[Timelord2067]

Rugby League.

After two rounds, the top six has undergone a transformation.



The Newcastle Knights are in first place based on game wins and overall game play statistics.

The Knights, Panthers, Broncos and Storm are the only four teams to have won their first two matches with the Cowboys and Dragons filling the top six spots.  The Eels and Roosters take seventh and eight spots with the Titans and Sharks in ninth and tenth spots.


My pics for round three are as follows:



Dragons, Warriors (a rare win this season) Roosters, Panthers, Storm, Raiders, Broncos and the Bull Dogs will keep the Sea Eagles grounded at the bottom of the ladder.

[aoluain]

Rugby League

I wonder when the Rabbitohs and The Eels are going to show up? They both have
tough draws in round 3. Rabbitohs v Roosters and Storm v Eels.

I'll wait with my picks until later in the week.

Timelord I checked your round 2 picks and you had a good return, just 2 losses.

Round Two:

Melbourne Storm - South Sydney Rabbitohs   Money Line   Melbourne Storm @ 1.28   Taken Amount: 0.06 mBTC   Possible Payout: 0.08 mBTC
St George/Illawarra Dragons - Penrith Panthers   Money Line   Penrith Panthers @ 1.28   Taken Amount: 0.06 mBTC   Possible Payout: 0.08 mBTC
Sydney Roosters - Manly Sea Eagles      Money Line   Sydney Roosters @ 1.72   Taken Amount: 0.06 mBTC   Possible Payout: 0.10 mBTC - (battle for last place)
Gold Coast Titans - New Zealand Warriors   Money Line   Gold Coast Titans @ 1.42   Taken Amount: 0.06 mBTC   Possible Payout: 0.09 mBTC
Cronulla Sharks - Parramatta Eels      Money Line   Parramatta Eels @ 1.66      Taken Amount: 0.06 mBTC   Possible Payout: 0.10 mBTC
North Queensland Cowboys - Canberra Raiders   Money Line   Canberra Raiders @ 1.72   Taken Amount: 0.06 mBTC   Possible Payout: 0.10 mBTC
Newcastle Knights - Wests Tigers      Money Line   Newcastle Knights @ 1.42   Taken Amount: 0.06 mBTC   Possible Payout: 0.09 mBTC
Canterbury Bulldogs - Brisbane Broncos      Money Line   Brisbane Broncos @ 1.88   Taken Amount: 0.06 mBTC   Possible Payout: 0.11 mBTC - Might be a tough game!

I'm not yet decided. Im thinking Parramatta Panthers for sure, possibly the Sydney Roosters,
Melbourne Storm but the Rabbitohs might bounce back from last week...

I had 3 from 4 in the end and my Parlay on Ireland & France in the Six Nations.
Happy enough with that.


Sports Betting has gone live on Rollbit so I will be using that platform ^obviously
along with Nitrogensports going forward.

[Timelord2067]

Timelord I checked your round 2 picks and you had a good return, just 2 losses.

Four from eight in round one and six from eight in round two (ten from sixteen all up - I've broken even)

I had 3 from 4 in the end and my Parlay on Ireland & France in the Six Nations.
Happy enough with that.


Sports Betting has gone live on Rollbit so I will be using that platform ^obviously
along with Nitrogensports going forward.

The parlay was just wishful thinking - I did win earlier with my pics including Wales getting up at one point, so I'm about even there too.


St George/Illawarra Dragons - Cronulla Sharks   Money Line   St George/Illawarra Dragons @ 2.22   Taken Amount: 0.06 mBTC   Possible Payout: 0.13 mBTC
Wests Tigers - New Zealand Warriors      Money Line   New Zealand Warriors @ 1.72   Taken Amount: 0.06 mBTC   Possible Payout: 0.10 mBTC   
South Sydney Rabbitohs - Sydney Roosters   Money Line   Sydney Roosters @ 1.58   Taken Amount: 0.06 mBTC   Possible Payout: 0.09 mBTC
Penrith Panthers - Newcastle Knights      Money Line   Penrith Panthers @ 1.14   Taken Amount: 0.06 mBTC   Possible Payout: 0.07 mBTC
Melbourne Storm - Parramatta Eels      Money Line   Melbourne Storm @ 1.33   Taken Amount: 0.06 mBTC   Possible Payout: 0.08 mBTC
Canberra Raiders - Gold Coast Titans      Money Line   Canberra Raiders @ 1.66   Taken Amount: 0.06 mBTC   Possible Payout: 0.10 mBTC
Brisbane Broncos - North Queensland Cowboys   Money Line   Brisbane Broncos @ 1.54   Taken Amount: 0.06 mBTC   Possible Payout: 0.09 mBTC
Manly Sea Eagles - Canterbury Bulldogs      Money Line   Canterbury Bulldogs @ 3.69   Taken Amount: 0.06 mBTC   Possible Payout: 0.22 mBTC

I've picked up good prices on the Dragons and the Bulldogs in their round three matches - looks likes others are going the other way barracking for the Sharks and Sea Eagles.

Daly Cherry-Evans (Captain of the Sea Eagles) looked bewildered at the press conference after game two - The Sea Eagles have some serious soul searching to do.

[aoluain]

Rugby League

I made my first 2 Rugby bets on Rollbit as follows

Melbourne Storm - Parramatta Eels      Money Line   Melbourne Storm @ 1.30   Taken Amount: 0.073 mBTC   Possible Payout: 0.103 mBTC

Penrith Panthers - Newcastle Knights      Money Line   Penrith Panthers @ 1.19   Taken Amount: 0.073 mBTC   Possible Payout: 0.087 mBTC

The only slight downside is on Rollbit I can only bet with FIAT eventhough I loaded BTC
so I will be posting my wagers in $ rather than BTC until they introduce crypto betting.
Not a deal breaker either way.

[aoluain]

The Womens Six Nations gets under way this weekend, unfortunately neither
Nitrogensports, Sportsbet or Rollbit are providing books on this tournament.
Whatever about Rollbit now listing it as they are new to sports betting I'm
surprised that the other 2 dont list it.

[aoluain]

Rugby Union League

I have two more bets on the NRL for round 3

St George/Illawarra Dragons - Cronulla Sharks   Money Line   St George/Illawarra Dragons @ 2.24   Taken Amount: $2   Possible Payout: $4.48

This is on Rollbit with slightly better odds!

Its going to be a close one between these two and its not something I normally fancy.
I searched for some preview of the game and came across this one >
https://leagueunlimited.com/news/37007-dragons-v-sharks-preview/

My tip: This is a genuine toss of the coin. I wouldn't be surprised to see it go either way,
but I am leaning towards the Dragons in their first home game. The Sharks were up for their
first game at Pointsbet Stadium since 2019 last round and I expect a slight letdown
game from them following that. The Dragons on the other hand will be keen for redemption
after coming oh so close against the Panthers last week. Dragons by 4.

So with Timelord backing The Dragons and this preview I'm doing the Dragons.

Second bet is on Nitrogensports

South Sydney Rabbitohs - Sydney Roosters   Money Line   Sydney Roosters @ 1.58   Taken Amount: 0.06 mBTC   Possible Payout: 0.09 mBTC

[Timelord2067]

Rugby Union
So with Timelord backing The Dragons and this preview I'm doing the Dragons.

I really thought the Dragons would roast the Sharks, but in the end, the Sharks beat the Dragons three to one on points tonight.



That win has put the Sharks into third place on the ladder (temporarily) and the Dragons drop to twelfth place.