{"id":13,"date":"2017-11-29T15:29:10","date_gmt":"2017-11-29T05:29:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nedsau.wpengine.com\/blog\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2025-12-22T10:03:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T00:03:13","slug":"rugby-union","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/rugby-union\/","title":{"rendered":"Rugby Union News, Tips &amp; Previews"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-entain-hero-news\">\n<section class=\"entain-block news-block hero-news-block \">\n    <div class=\"hero-articles-grid\"><div class=\"grid-item\">      <div class=\"hero-item grid-item-0\">\n        <article class=\"hero-news-card hoverable  post-91636 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-agency-produced category-rugby-union category-rugby-union-head-to-head category-rugby-union-tips tag-rugby-union-tips\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/09\/wallabies-vs-springboks-test-predictions\/\" arial-label=\"Read article: Wallabies vs Springboks Test 2026: Tips &#038; Prediction\" data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\" hero news card\" data-tr-label=\"Wallabies vs Springboks Test 2026: Tips &#038; Prediction\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\">\n              <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Neds_Thumbnail_Rugby-Union-Odds-876x765.png\" alt=\"Wallabies vs Springboks Test 2026: Tips &#038; Prediction\"><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n          <span class=\"post-category\" style=\"\">Rugby Union<\/span>          <h2 class=\"hero-title\">Wallabies vs Springboks Test 2026: Tips &#038; Prediction<\/h2>                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n  <\/article>      <\/div><\/div><div class=\"grid-item\">      <div class=\"hero-item grid-item-1\">\n        <article class=\"hero-news-card hoverable  post-90837 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-agency-produced category-rugby-union category-rugby-union-head-to-head category-rugby-union-tips tag-rugby-union-tips\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/09\/springboks-vs-all-blacks-4th-test-predictions\/\" arial-label=\"Read article: Springboks vs All Blacks 4th Test 2026: Tips &#038; Prediction\" data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\" hero news card\" data-tr-label=\"Springboks vs All Blacks 4th Test 2026: Tips &#038; Prediction\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\">\n              <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Neds_Thumbnail_Rugby-Union-Odds-876x765.png\" alt=\"Springboks vs All Blacks 4th Test 2026: Tips &#038; Prediction\"><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n          <span class=\"post-category\" style=\"\">Rugby Union<\/span>          <h2 class=\"hero-title\">Springboks vs All Blacks 4th Test 2026: Tips &#038; Prediction<\/h2>                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n  <\/article>      <\/div>      <div class=\"hero-item grid-item-2\">\n        <article class=\"hero-news-card hoverable  post-90403 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-agency-produced category-rugby-union category-rugby-union-head-to-head category-rugby-union-tips tag-rugby-union-tips\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/09\/argentina-vs-wallabies-2nd-test-predictions\/\" arial-label=\"Read article: Argentina vs Wallabies 2nd Test 2026: Tips &#038; Prediction\" data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\" hero news card\" data-tr-label=\"Argentina vs Wallabies 2nd Test 2026: Tips &#038; Prediction\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\">\n              <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Neds_Thumbnail_Rugby-Union-Odds-876x765.png\" alt=\"Argentina vs Wallabies 2nd Test 2026: Tips &#038; Prediction\"><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n          <span class=\"post-category\" style=\"\">Rugby Union<\/span>          <h2 class=\"hero-title\">Argentina vs Wallabies 2nd Test 2026: Tips &#038; Prediction<\/h2>                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n  <\/article>      <\/div><\/div>  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-entain-latest-news\">\n  <section class=\"entain-block news-block latest-news-block\" data-section-heading=\"Latest News\">\n      <div class=\"news-block__inner\">\n      <div class=\"news-section latest-news\">\n          <div class=\"latest-news-grid\">\n                  <!-- <div class=\"latest-news-grid\"> -->\n                      <div class=\"latest-news__grid-item grid-item-0\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-90351 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-agency-produced category-rugby-union category-rugby-union-head-to-head category-rugby-union-tips tag-rugby-union-tips\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/09\/springboks-vs-all-blacks-3rd-test-predictions\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: Springboks vs All Blacks 3rd Test 2026: Tips &amp; Prediction\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"Springboks vs All Blacks 3rd Test 2026: Tips &#038; Prediction\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\"> \n        \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Neds_Thumbnail_Rugby-Union-Odds-876x765.png\" alt=\"Springboks vs All Blacks 3rd Test 2026: Tips &amp; Prediction\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">Springboks vs All Blacks 3rd Test 2026: Tips &amp; Prediction<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-09-03T02:52:50+00:00\">3 Sep<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; Darren Cole<\/span>\n<\/div>      <div class=\"article-excerpt\">The Greatest Rivalry Tour continues on Sunday morning for the 3rd test between the Springboks and All Blacks at FNB Stadium in Soweto. We have our Springboks vs All Blacks prediction for the 3rd test, where the latest rugby odds have the Springboks at short odds to win. Springboks vs All Blacks 0 Days 0 Hours 0 Mins 0 Secs Rugby&#039;s Greatest Rivalry Sunday 6th Sep South Africa $1.42 vs New Zealand $2.80 Rugby&#039;s Greatest Rivalry odds correct as of 03\/09\/2026 and subject to change. Spread Pick All Blacks +7.5 @ $1.90 There was a big betting drift with the&hellip;<\/div>\n            <span class='read-more slide-text-color'>Read More<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n   \n  <\/a>\n<\/article>            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"latest-news__grid-item grid-item-1\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-89848 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-agency-produced category-rugby-union category-rugby-union-head-to-head category-rugby-union-tips tag-rugby-union-tips\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/08\/springboks-vs-all-blacks-2nd-test-predictions\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: Springboks vs All Blacks 2nd Test 2026: Tips &amp; Prediction\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"Springboks vs All Blacks 2nd Test 2026: Tips &#038; Prediction\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\"> \n        \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Neds_Thumbnail_Rugby-Union-Odds-876x765.png\" alt=\"Springboks vs All Blacks 2nd Test 2026: Tips &amp; Prediction\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">Springboks vs All Blacks 2nd Test 2026: Tips &amp; Prediction<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-08-26T18:04:51+00:00\">27 Aug<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; Darren Cole<\/span>\n<\/div>      <div class=\"article-excerpt\">The Greatest Rivalry Tour continues this week with the Springboks vs All Blacks at DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Sunday at 1:10 AM. We have our Springboks vs All Blacks prediction for the 2nd test, where pressure is on the Springboks to bounce back from a hefty defeat, but that could be easier said than done. Springboks vs All Blacks 0 Days 0 Hours 0 Mins 0 Secs Rugby&#039;s Greatest Rivalry Sunday 30th Aug South Africa $1.50 vs New Zealand $2.50 Rugby&#039;s Greatest Rivalry odds correct as of 26\/08\/2026 and subject to change. H2H Pick All Blacks @ $2.50&hellip;<\/div>\n            <span class='read-more slide-text-color'>Read More<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n   \n  <\/a>\n<\/article>            <\/div>\n                    <!-- <\/div> -->\n                    <!-- <div class=\"latest-news-grid\"> -->\n                      <div class=\"latest-news__grid-item grid-item-2\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-89846 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-agency-produced category-rugby-union category-rugby-union-head-to-head category-rugby-union-tips tag-rugby-union-tips\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/08\/argentina-vs-wallabies-1st-test-predictions\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: Argentina vs Wallabies 1st Test 2026: Tips &amp; Prediction\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"Argentina vs Wallabies 1st Test 2026: Tips &#038; Prediction\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\"> \n        \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Neds_Thumbnail_Rugby-Union-Odds-876x765.png\" alt=\"Argentina vs Wallabies 1st Test 2026: Tips &amp; Prediction\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">Argentina vs Wallabies 1st Test 2026: Tips &amp; Prediction<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-08-26T17:15:40+00:00\">27 Aug<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; Darren Cole<\/span>\n<\/div>      <div class=\"article-excerpt\">We have our Argentina vs Wallabies prediction for the 1st test on Sunday, August 30, at 5:00 AM. Rugby odds have Argentina at $1.65 to win, but the Wallabies could bring their best game on the road and cause an upset. Our Argentina vs Wallabies tips look at the best bets for the big game, and the latest rugby odds are available at Neds. Argentina vs Wallabies 0 Days 0 Hours 0 Mins 0 Secs Internationals Sunday 30th Aug Argentina $1.65 vs Australia $2.20 Internationals odds correct as of 26\/08\/2026 and subject to change. Spread Pick Pick: Australia -3.5 @&hellip;<\/div>\n            <span class='read-more slide-text-color'>Read More<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n   \n  <\/a>\n<\/article>            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"latest-news__grid-item grid-item-3\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-89707 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-agency-produced category-rugby-union category-rugby-union-head-to-head category-rugby-union-tips tag-rugby-union-tips\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/08\/springboks-vs-all-blacks-1st-test-predictions\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: Springboks vs All Blacks 1st Test 2026: Tips &amp; Prediction\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"Springboks vs All Blacks 1st Test 2026: Tips &#038; Prediction\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\"> \n        \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Neds_Thumbnail_Rugby-Union-Odds-876x765.png\" alt=\"Springboks vs All Blacks 1st Test 2026: Tips &amp; Prediction\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">Springboks vs All Blacks 1st Test 2026: Tips &amp; Prediction<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-08-21T22:48:30+00:00\">22 Aug<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; Darren Cole<\/span>\n<\/div>      <div class=\"article-excerpt\">The Greatest Rivalry Tour continues for the All Blacks, who face the mighty Springboks in the 1st test at Ellis Park on Sunday morning. We have our Springboks vs All Blacks prediction for the 1st test, and we\u2019ve found the best value bets for the international blockbuster. Springboks vs All Blacks 0 Days 0 Hours 0 Mins 0 Secs Rugby&#039;s Greatest Rivalry Sunday 23rd Aug South Africa $1.50 vs New Zealand $2.50 Rugby&#039;s Greatest Rivalry odds correct as of 21\/08\/2026 and subject to change. Spread Pick All Blacks +6.5 @ $1.90 Taking down the Springboks is one of the biggest&hellip;<\/div>\n            <span class='read-more slide-text-color'>Read More<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n   \n  <\/a>\n<\/article>            <\/div>\n                    <!-- <\/div> -->\n                    <!-- <div class=\"latest-news-grid\"> -->\n                      <div class=\"latest-news__grid-item grid-item-4\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-89379 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-rugby-union category-rugby-union-head-to-head category-rugby-union-tips tag-rugby-union-tips\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/08\/wallabies-vs-japan-2nd-test-predictions\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: Wallabies vs Japan 2nd Test 2026: Tips &amp; Prediction\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"Wallabies vs Japan 2nd Test 2026: Tips &#038; Prediction\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\"> \n        \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Neds_Thumbnail_Rugby-Union-Odds-876x765.png\" alt=\"Wallabies vs Japan 2nd Test 2026: Tips &amp; Prediction\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">Wallabies vs Japan 2nd Test 2026: Tips &amp; Prediction<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-08-12T17:32:12+00:00\">13 Aug<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; neds<\/span>\n<\/div>      <div class=\"article-excerpt\">We have our Wallabies vs Japan tips for the 2nd test on Saturday, August 15, at 3:15 PM. The Wallabies are hoping home advantage can be enough to take a 2-0 series win after winning the opening test in dramatic fashion last week. Our Wallabies vs Japan prediction looks at the best bets for the big international rugby test at Queensland Country Bank Stadium this week, and the latest rugby odds are available at Neds. Wallabies vs Japan 0 Days 0 Hours 0 Mins 0 Secs Internationals Saturday 15th Aug Australia $1.10 vs Japan $6.50 Internationals odds correct as of&hellip;<\/div>\n            <span class='read-more slide-text-color'>Read More<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n   \n  <\/a>\n<\/article>            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"latest-news__grid-item grid-item-5\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-89198 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-rugby-union category-rugby-union-head-to-head category-rugby-union-tips tag-rugby-union-tips\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/08\/japan-vs-wallabies-1st-test-predictions\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: Japan vs Wallabies 1st Test 2026: Tips &amp; Predictions\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"Japan vs Wallabies 1st Test 2026: Tips &#038; Predictions\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\"> \n        \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Neds_Thumbnail_Rugby-Union-Odds-876x765.png\" alt=\"Japan vs Wallabies 1st Test 2026: Tips &amp; Predictions\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">Japan vs Wallabies 1st Test 2026: Tips &amp; Predictions<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-08-07T07:14:06+00:00\">7 Aug<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; neds<\/span>\n<\/div>      <div class=\"article-excerpt\">We have our Japan vs Wallabies prediction for the opening test between Japan and Australia on Saturday, August 8 at 10:05 PM. The Hanazono Rugby Stadium hosts the 1st test, where the Wallabies are expected to turn up and put pay to the hosts. However, with only 15.5 points between them in rugby betting markets, the team at Neds expects a close contest. Our Japan vs Wallabies tips look at the best rugby betting options for rugby punters this week. Japan vs Wallabies 0 Days 0 Hours 0 Mins 0 Secs Internationals Saturday 8th Aug Japan $5.25 vs Australia $1.14&hellip;<\/div>\n            <span class='read-more slide-text-color'>Read More<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n   \n  <\/a>\n<\/article>            <\/div>\n                    <!-- <\/div> -->\n                    <!-- <div class=\"latest-news-grid\"> -->\n                      <div class=\"latest-news__grid-item grid-item-6\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-78312 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-rugby-union category-sports tag-rugby-union\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2025\/10\/2025-the-rugby-championship-round-6-tips\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: 2025 The Rugby Championship Round 6 Tips\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"2025 The Rugby Championship Round 6 Tips\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\"> \n        \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Preview_1460x1275RugbyChamps-876x765.jpg\" alt=\"2025 The Rugby Championship Round 6 Tips\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">2025 The Rugby Championship Round 6 Tips<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2025-10-02T23:12:46+00:00\">3 Oct 2025<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; Jordan Hughes<\/span>\n<\/div>      <div class=\"article-excerpt\">The final round of The Rugby Championship is here in what has been one of the best on record. Headlined by a sold out Optus Stadium with Australia taking on New Zealand with South Africa taking Argentina in London to battle It out. Australia vs New Zealand Saturday 7:45pm \u2013 Optus Stadium, Perth James Slipper will play his final test match in an international career spanning over 15 years with Jake Gordon and Tane Edmed to line up in the halves. The return of Will Skelton and Rob Valentini will bolster the pack as the Wallabies look to finish on&hellip;<\/div>\n            <span class='read-more slide-text-color'>Read More<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n   \n  <\/a>\n<\/article>            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"latest-news__grid-item grid-item-7\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-78086 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-rugby-union category-sports tag-rugby-union\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2025\/09\/2025-the-rugby-championship-round-5-tips\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: 2025 The Rugby Championship Round 5 Tips\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"2025 The Rugby Championship Round 5 Tips\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\"> \n        \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Preview_1460x1275RugbyChamps-876x765.jpg\" alt=\"2025 The Rugby Championship Round 5 Tips\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">2025 The Rugby Championship Round 5 Tips<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2025-09-25T23:11:24+00:00\">26 Sep 2025<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; Jordan Hughes<\/span>\n<\/div>      <div class=\"article-excerpt\">The Bledisloe Cup has arrived once again for another year with renewed hope and Australian fans daring to dream once again. But with the first match at Eden Park in what is only a two match series (don\u2019t get me started on that), it\u2019s going to be one almighty challenge for the Wallabies. New Zealand vs Australia 3:00pm Saturday \u2013 Eden Park A day time kick off in Auckland will no doubt get any sports fan excited as the All Blacks welcome the Wallabies to the fortress. Both sides coming off defeats at the hands of South Africa and Argentina&hellip;<\/div>\n            <span class='read-more slide-text-color'>Read More<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n   \n  <\/a>\n<\/article>            <\/div>\n                    <!-- <\/div> -->\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<p>Rugby Union\u2019s popularity has somewhat faded in Australia through recent years, but it remains a time-honoured sport and will perpetually hold a place with the country\u2019s and indeed the world\u2019s die-hard sports fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Super Rugby tournament has experienced several changes during its reasonably short existence, but the competition has expanded recently to include additional franchises based in Argentina and Japan and that progression does not appear to be slowing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While there is also a selection of impressive provincial rugby tournaments held in the northern hemisphere, rugby is at its best and most tribal at International level and the World Cup, held every four years, is considered the absolute pinnacle of the sport. Closer to home, the Rugby Championship has been contested by bitter rivals Australia, New Zealand and South Africa for decades, while the addition of Argentina in 2014 led to all four nations making the semi-final stage of the 2015 World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rugby betting markets are available across all major competitions and matches at Neds and you can find all the relevant information here, before you place your bet!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rugby Union\u2019s popularity has somewhat faded in Australia through recent years, but it remains a time-honoured sport and will perpetually hold a place with the country\u2019s and indeed the world\u2019s die-hard sports fans. The Super Rugby tournament has experienced several changes during its reasonably short existence, but the competition has expanded recently to include additional franchises based in Argentina and Japan and that progression does not appear to be slowing. While there is also a selection of impressive provincial rugby tournaments held in the northern hemisphere, rugby is at its best and most tribal at International level and the World&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":54,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/page-sport-home.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"hub_post_cat":[],"class_list":["post-13","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"md_tip_date":"","md_tip_date_end":"","md_market_url":"","tip_date":"29\/11\/2017","event_country":"Australia"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/54"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13"},{"taxonomy":"hub_post_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hub_post_cat?post=13"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}