Year: 2025

01 January 2026

17:00 Dragons v Scarlets (Rodney Parade)
Scarlets 60 %
Scarlets have slightly superior form/history, especially in head-to-heads; away trip makes margin moderate.

19:30 Ospreys v Cardiff (Dunraven Brewery Field)
Ospreys 60 %
Ospreys tend to be more consistent this season; Cardiff home helps, but not enough to tilt fully.

02 January 2026

21:45 Ulster v Munster (Ulster Rugby Stadium)
Munster 55 %
Very close interprovincial clash; I lean Munster just due to squad depth, but the edge is small.

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Friday 12 December

22:00 Leicester Tigers v Leinster (Welford Road)

AI Grote: Leinster 29 – 17 Leicester
Rob (OuGrote): Leinster by 10
James (OuGrote): Leinster by 12
Rugby4Cast: Leinster 70%

Leinster’s depth and European experience should pay off under pressure. At home, Tigers will fight hard and ruck like beasts, but Leinster’s composure, tactical kicking and superior discipline — especially at the breakdown — should edge the game in their favour.

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Sunday 14 December

19:30 Bristol Bears v Section Paloise (Ashton Gate)

AI Grote: Bristol Bears 30 – 16 Section Paloise
Rob (OuGrote): Bristol by 14
James (OuGrote): Bristol by 11
Rugby4Cast: Bristol 80%

At Ashton Gate, Bristol’s high-tempo, ball-in-hand style should overwhelm Section Paloise. Paloise bring grit and set-piece strength, but they typically struggle defensively against teams that play expansively. Bristol’s creativity, home advantage, and superior backline cohesion point to a confident, multi-try victory.

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27 December 2025

16:30 Zebre Parma v Benetton (Stadio Lanfranchi)
Benetton 75 %
Benetton are clearly stronger—this is one of the safer picks.

17:00 Edinburgh v Glasgow Warriors (Scottish Gas Murrayfield)
Glasgow 65 %
Glasgow’s consistency and deeper squad give them a reasonable away advantage.

19:30 Connacht v Ulster (Dexcom Stadium)
Ulster 60 %
Close match, but Ulster away is risky; I still give Ulster a mild edge.

21:45 Munster v Leinster (Thomond Park)
Munster 55 %
Irish derby, home advantage matters; Munster slightly preferred but this is tight.

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20 December 2025

15:30 DHL Stormers v Emirates Lions (DHL Stadium)
Stormers 65 %
Stormers at home are formidable; Lions tough but more vulnerable on tour.

16:00 Benetton v Zebre Parma (Stadio Monigo)
Benetton 75 %
One of the safer picks—Benetton expected to win comfortably.

17:00 Glasgow Warriors v Edinburgh (Hampden Park)
Glasgow 65 %
Glasgow’s form and structure generally favour them, even away or in special venues.

18:00 Sharks v Vodacom Bulls (Kings Park)
Bulls 55 %
Bulls are more consistent, but travel + Kings Park make this tighter, hence only 55%.

19:30 Ospreys v Munster (Dunraven Brewery Field)
Munster 60 %
Munster’s consistency and depth tilt the matchup, though Ospreys can punch back.

21:45 Dragons v Connacht (Rodney Parade)
Connacht 60 %
Connacht more stable side; Dragons home crowd helps, but likely not enough edge.

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Sunday 14 December

17:15 Northampton Saints v Bulls (Cinch Stadium)

AI Grote: Northampton Saints 31 – 18 Bulls
Rob (OuGrote): Northampton Saints by 5
James (OuGrote): Northampton Saints by 7
Rugby4Cast: Northampton Saints 81%

This one should be a thriller. Saints’ fast, expansive style at Franklin’s Gardens — combined with their strong attacking shapes and home momentum — gives them a slight edge. The Bulls’ power game and maul will cause real problems, but Saints’ tempo and accuracy in the wide channels should be just enough to clinch a tight win.

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