There is nothing quite like the Six Nations. Sure, the Tri-Nations represents the peak of rugby union at the moment but there is a mystique surrounding the Six Nations that is absent from the Southern Hemisphere tournament. Perhaps it is the historical rivalries; England have been playing Scotland for the Calcutta Cup in one form or another since 1879. Fast forward to 2011 and this year’s tournament represents quite possibly the most open tournament since its inception as the Home Nations tournament in 1883. (more…)
Author: Rob
028 17h15 Bulls v Sharks (Loftus Versfeld Pretoria), 2019/03/09
Predictions
Rob (Ou Grote): Bulls by 3
James (Ou Grote): Bulls by 1
Gary (Ou Grote): Bulls by 6
Footyforecaster (Algorithm): Sharks by 1
Sportingbet (Betting): Bulls
Bet.coza (Betting): Bulls
Sportsbet (Betting): Bulls
The last three Six Nations Champions have lifted the trophy as Grand Slam winners. Seven of the last nine winners have not lost a match and although France and Wales have accounted for five of these slam victories, the championship has not seen a recent period of domination, but rather a pattern of different teams hitting hot form each season.
027 15h05 Lions v Jaguares (Emirates Airline Park Johannesburg), 2019/03/09
Predictions
Rob (Ou Grote): Lions by 10
James (Ou Grote): Lions by 18
Gary (Ou Grote): Lions by 16
Footyforecaster (Algorithm): Lions by 15
Sportingbet (Betting): Lions
Bet.coza (Betting): Lions
Sportsbet (Betting): Lions
026 10h45 Waratahs v Reds (Sydney Cricket Ground Sydney), 2019/03/09
Predictions
Rob (Ou Grote): Waratahs by 8
James (Ou Grote): Waratahs by 9
Gary (Ou Grote): Waratahs by 10
Footyforecaster (Algorithm): Waratahs by 11
Sportingbet (Betting): Waratahs
Bet.coza (Betting): Waratahs
Sportsbet (Betting): Waratahs
025 08h35 Blues v Sunwolves (QBE Stadium Albany), 2019/03/09
Predictions
Rob (Ou Grote): Blues by 18
James (Ou Grote): Blues by 15
Gary (Ou Grote): Blues by 16
Footyforecaster (Algorithm): Blues by 17
Sportingbet (Betting): Blues
Bet.coza (Betting): Blues
Sportsbet (Betting): Blues
024 06h15 Crusaders v Chiefs (AMI Stadium Christchurch), 2019/03/09
Predictions
Rob (Ou Grote): Crusaders by 12
James (Ou Grote): Crusaders by 13
Gary (Ou Grote): Crusaders by 11
Footyforecaster (Algorithm): Crusaders by 16
Sportingbet (Betting): Crusaders
Bet.coza (Betting): Crusaders
Sportsbet (Betting): Crusaders
023 10h45 Rebels v Brumbies (AAMI Park Melbourne), 2019/03/08
Predictions
Rob (Ou Grote): Rebels by 7
James (Ou Grote): Rebels by 3
Gary (Ou Grote): Rebels by 5
Footyforecaster (Algorithm): Rebels by 1
Sportingbet (Betting): Rebels
Bet.coza (Betting): Rebels
Sportsbet (Betting): Rebels
022 08h35 Hurricanes v Highlanders (Westpac Stadium Wellington), 2019/03/08
Predictions
Rob (Ou Grote): Hurricanes by 9
James (Ou Grote): Hurricanes by 7
Gary (Ou Grote): Hurricanes by 5
Footyforecaster (Algorithm): Hurricanes by 10
Sportingbet (Betting): Hurricanes
Bet.coza (Betting): Hurricanes
Sportsbet (Betting): Hurricanes
01/03/19 21h35 Leinster v Cheetahs – Leinster
02/03/19 16h45 Connacht Rugby v Ospreys – Connacht
02/03/19 17h00 Benetton Treviso v Edinburgh Rugby – Benetton Treviso
02/03/19 19h00 Scarlets v Munster – Scarlets
02/03/19 19h15 Zebre v Glasgow Warriors – Glasgow Warriors
02/03/19 21h35 Cardiff Blues v Southern Kings – Cardiff Blues
03/03/19 17h00 Dragons v Ulster Rugby – Ulster Rugby