Rugby League Betting

Rugby league football, often called rugby league in English speaking countries and rugby XIII in parts of Europe and South America is a full-contact sport played by two teams of thirteen players. In its core regions, it's also known as football, footy, or league. The top club competitions are the Super League in Europe and the National Rugby League (NRL) in Australasia. Rugby league is played internationally, mainly in Europe, Australasia and the Pacific Islands. The sport got its name from the organisations that broke away from traditional rugby union to form a new game between 1895 and 1908 in Britain, Australia, and New Zealand.

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Rugby league is the sister sport to rugby union that we South Africans love and adore. There are subtle differences between the two sport codes as rugby league has 13 players while union has 15 players. In both codes, the ball can't be passed forward and dropping it forward leads to a scrum. Scoring in both games involves tries, conversion kicks, penalty goals and drop goals but the points for each differ between the two. A key difference is how possession is handled. In rugby union when the ball goes out of bounds a line-out is used to contest possession while rugby league uses a scrum. Rugby league focuses more on strong running, hard tackles and gaining field position with fewer stoppages and more continuous play than rugby union.

Rugby league has become a firm favourite for fans and punters as the large crowds and fast paced action makes for riveting viewing. The league game has grown in leaps and bounds and has attracted some of rugby union's biggest stars like Sonny Bill Williams and Israel Folau. Mzansibet will have betting markets from all the biggest leagues and international fixtures on the rugby league calendar.

Why Bet on Rugby League

Rugby League is quickly becoming one of the most popular sports to bet on with bookies and sportsbooks across the globe. The rise of the rugby league betting world has many individuals trying to better understand the sport and how to bet on it. When it comes to betting, your knowledge of each team is essential before placing a bet down. It is important to not simply take others' predictions, but to have your own understanding and reasoning for making a bet.

The endless number of betting markets for every rugby league match gives enough options to find the type of bet that best suits you. There are also tournaments and leagues from around the world that you can bet on. Mzansibet will have odds for the Rugby Super League, NRL, RFL Championship and other Rugby League tournaments like the Challenge Cup Australia's professional Men's Championship, the NRL or National League Championship, will have the most extensive betting odds for punters. You can see players like former All Black Roger Tuivasa-Sheck playing in the NRL.He currently plays for the New Zealand Warriors. The Challenge Cup is one of the oldest sporting events in the UK, the excitement for the non-Super League teams starts early in the season as each tries to progress to the fourth round where Super League teams join.

Popular Betting Markets for Rugby League

Mzansibet has well in excess of a hundred bets on each rugby league match. This includes matches from the different competitions as well as all international rugby league games. While it's great to have so many options, it won't help much if you don't understand what each bet means. We've put together a list of the most popular bets and explained each one in detail so you can understand them better before placing a bet.

Match Winner: The most self-explanatory of bets to take on a rugby league match. This is the most common and oldest type of rugby bet in which you select Team A or Team B to win. The odds on this type of bet may be low especially if your team is the favourite.

Draw No Bet: The draw is quite rare in Rugby League, but it does happen from time to time. If you’re worried about the draw messing up your bet then take a Draw No Bet market. Your bet will be refunded if the match result ends in a draw.

Handicap Betting: One of the most popular bets on rugby are handicap bets. This is often where some of the best value is to be found. The handicap is an advantage that bookmakers give one team to make the game more balanced. The team given the positive handicap can win, draw or lose the game by less than the handicap to cover the bet and win. The team with the negative handicap must win the match by more than the points set out in the handicap to win their bet.

Total points over/under: The over/under betting market involves predicting whether the total number of points scored in a match will be above or lower than a certain predetermined number. For instance, if you bet on the over/under 50 points market and you bet on under, the combined score of the two teams shouldn’t exceed 50.

First Try Scorer: Rugby league fans know the excitement that comes when a player breaks through the defence to score the first try. Betting on the first-try scorer is about predicting which player from either team will cross the try line first. This bet type carries higher odds as it’s challenging to predict, making potential payouts more lucrative.

Anytime Try Scorer: Less specific than the first-try scorer bet, the anytime try scorer wager involves picking a player you believe will score a try at any point during the match. The odds are typically lower than for the first-try scorer but offer a better chance of a payout.

Most Tries: This market is more challenging as it requires picking the player who will score the most tries in a game, but the higher odds make it attractive. If your chosen player scores two or three tries, you have a strong chance of winning outright. However, in many games, no player scores multiple tries, leading to several players being tied as top try-scorers. In such cases, the payout is split among all who scored the most tries. For example, if your player was the sole top scorer, you could win R100, but if three players share the top spot, you'd receive R25.

Rugby betting is most enjoyable when the bettor is familiar with all the different types of bets available. Rugby league is faster than union so there are more attacking plays which makes the Over Points Total a winning bet more often than not.

Tips and Strategies for Betting on Rugby League

Rugby league offers plenty of opportunities for punters to profit. Markets range from straight match bets to handicap markets, first try scorer and Total Points. Rugby league betting is very different to other sports betting as there are multitude of aspects that include the weather conditions that impact the strategy to adopt before placing your bet. Here are some tips that coils assist you with winning more often.

Know the teams and players: Know which team is favoured to win and why. Research the players and their strengths and weaknesses. If you can't find this information easily, there are plenty of websites and forums that discuss rugby league betting. The better you know the teams and players, the more informed your bet will be. And remember, don't just bet on your favourite team.

Monitor injuries of the teams: It’s easy to stay on top of who’s fit and who’s facing a spell on the sidelines in the digital age we live in. Stats are easily available that you can use to find out about the availability of each squad while there are other apps and sites that you can use for real-time updates. One or two injuries or suspensions can drastically harm a team’s chances of winning and maybe turn their scintillating run of form into a desperate scramble to pick up points

Look at the recent form: As well as knowing which team is favoured to win, you should also look at their recent form. This will give you an idea of how they have been playing and whether they are likely to win your bet. Look at the last few games played by each team and see how they fared. If one team has been winning consistently while the other has been losing, then this is a good indication of who is likely to win.

Check out the current score: Live betting is very popular in rugby league. If you are betting on a match that has already begun, then you will need to look at the current score and how each team is performing. This will give you an idea of which team is likely to win and by how much. If a team is losing by a large margin, then it is unlikely they will be able to come back and win the match. However, if the score is close then anything could happen.

Observe weather conditions: You should also pay attention to the weather conditions, as this can affect how a team plays. For example, if it is raining then the team that is used to playing in wet conditions is likely to have an advantage. Home ground form: Rugby league like most other sports, suggest that home advantage plays a huge role in a team’s season. Taking advantage of the noise of fans in their stadium and becoming used to familiar surroundings is important for a club’s success and this is usually reflected in the odds.

Don't bet with your heart: If you want to win your rugby league bets, use your head instead of your heart. Always check the team's recent performance and how they play at home and away. Some teams consistently perform well against certain opponents and you can find this information in the head-to-head records.

It's important to be aware of how much money you're spending on betting. Set a budget for yourself and make sure you stick to it.If you're losing more than you can afford, then it's time to take a step back and reevaluate your betting strategy.

Top Teams and Players in Rugby League

The Super League in England were dominated by Wigan last season as they clinched the title with ease.Any suggestions that they will be overhauled by other teams this season were quickly squashed as they have signed Catalans’ Adam Keighran and the England hooker Kruise Leeming. These players are certainly going to boost their already squad which makes them favourites to retain their title.

St Helens are the most successful team in the Super League era, with ten titles. In the first two seasons of Super League, the champion was determined by league position at the end of the season. St Helens had won four straight titles before their winning streak was ended by Wigan last season. Few would bet against these two teams being the frontrunners again this season.

Rugby league is no different to any other sport when it comes to traditional rivalries. The biggest matches of the season are the Derby games. These are the matches most fans and punters look out for when the fixtures are released. The Battle of the Borough features Leight Leopards against the more dominant Wigan Warriors. League positions mean nothing in this match as it is always fiery and physical.

Promotions and Bonuses for Rugby League Betting

Mzansibet offers a wide range of betting options for all rugby league matches and plenty of promotions for punters. Watch out for special offers on big games, like boosted odds and deposit match bonuses. New players can enjoy a R100 welcome bonus when they join for the first time. Players can use this bonus to bet on rugby league matches or any of their favourite sports. Look out for other promotions like our Birthday Bonus where you can get a free bet and free spins.

Conclusion

In summary, rugby league betting can be exciting and profitable if done wisely. It’s important to understand the sport, the teams and the different betting markets as well as the risks involved. By learning the basics of rugby league betting and using smart strategies, you can improve your chances of winning while enjoying one of the world’s most intense sports. Mzansibet values our customers and to show our appreciation, new players will receive a R100 welcome bonus when they join Mzansibet. Don’t miss out on this opportunitity, sign up today and enjoy the benefits that come with being part of our family.