Rugby World Cup Betting Odds & Live Stream Rugby Union World Cup
There is no bigger event in international rugby union than the Rugby World Cup. The Webb Ellis Cup is the most prestigious trophy in the sport, and only four nations have managed to get their hands on it so far.
The Rugby World Cup is a relatively new sporting event, established in 1987. Yet it’s still more iconic than The Rugby League World Cup , and the other biggest Rugby League tournaments . The last Rugby World Cup was held in 2023, and was the tenth World Cup that grabbed the attention of rugby fans following the Six Nations. The 2023 Rugby World Cup was won by the South African National Rugby Union Team, also known as the Springboks.
You can bet on every minute of the Rugby World Cup and other major rugby events at Stake online sportsbook . Below, you can get the lowdown on one of the most significant sporting events on the calendar, or learn more with our sports betting guide .
As always, we offer our own expert picks and predictions to help inform your betting decisions, see our 2023 predictions , as we eagerly anticipate the next World Cup event!
What is the next Rugby World Cup?
The Rugby World Cup is contested every four years between the world’s best rugby-playing nations, guaranteeing some super sport. The tournament’s organiser is World Rugby, which helped establish this event in 1987.
With the latest Rugby World Cup finished up in 2023, and the next event will take place between October 1st 2027 and November 13th 2027.
When was the Rugby World Cup 2023?
Rugby’s biggest tournament occurred in France on Friday, September 8, 2023, to Saturday, October 28, 2023. Twelve host cities were initially announced, but this has since been whittled down to nine. France is a strong choice for host venue given that its domestic team league is thriving. The Top 14 is now a major league rugby franchise four decades since its inauguration.
The Stade de France in Paris’ Saint-Denis was the venue for the 2023 Rugby World Cup final.
In the end, the country that won the Rugby World Cup 2023 was the South Africa National Rugby Union Team, otherwise known as the Springboks!
History of the Rugby World Cup
The concept of a Rugby World Cup has been mooted since the 1950s. It wasn’t until the 1980s that the game of rugby decided there was a credible proposal. The bid was approved by ten votes to six by International Rugby Football Board members, now known as World Rugby. New Zealand and Australia jointly hosted the opening tournament in May-June 1987.
The most dominant force at the Rugby World Cup has been New Zealand, winning the Webb Ellis Cup three times, runner-up once, and third on three occasions. That’s closely followed by South Africa, who have been world champions on three occasions and finished third twice.
Format & Schedule of Rugby World Cup
The Rugby World Cup features 20 international teams, split into four pools of five nations. The top two teams in each pool automatically qualify for the knockout stage. The pool winners face a runner-up from each pool in the quarter-finals. The winners then contest the semi-finals, and the winners in the last four advance to play for the Webb Ellis Cup.
Losing teams in the semi-finals also compete in the Bronze Final as a third-place playoff.
Which Teams Play in the Rugby World Cup?
12 nations have already pre-qualified based on their 2019 Rugby World Cup performance. These are Argentina, Australia, England, Fiji, France, an Andy Farrell-coached Ireland, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa and Wales.
The remaining eight places were earnt through regional qualification events . The last eight teams to qualify are Georgia, Romania, Uruguay, Chile, Samoa, Tonga, Namibia and Portugal.
How to Bet on the Rugby World Cup & Rugby Bet Types
1x2
The same as the match-winner odds or moneyline market , 1x2 allows you to bet on upcoming rugby matches by backing either team to win or the draw, just like Rugby League games .
Double Chance
Double Chance markets let you cover the prospect of a match being drawn and won by either side. For example, if you don’t think England will lose against New Zealand, you could back England/Draw on this market.
Handicap
Pre-game favourites start the game with a points deficit. If you think they can cover this deficit and still go on to win, you can often get a better price on the favourite in the handicap market . There are also Asian totals markets which cover how many points a team will score in individual matches, like the Over/Under market and may be considered more of a prop bet than a conventional wager.
Halftime/Fulltime
Bet on which team will be winning at halftime and full-time. For instance, if you think England will lead New Zealand early on but go on to lose, you could take England/New Zealand on this market.
Live Stream Rugby World Cup 2027 & Live Betting Markets
At Stake.com, we use our in-play betting interface to keep up to date with the latest scores and live rugby odds as they happen at the Rugby World Cup 2027.
Thanks to our free live streaming platform, you can live stream games in real-time, so you can play in-play bets on the action as you see it! Learn more about how to live stream at Stake.com , and read up on the differences between pre-match and live betting to help devise your strategy further.
Rugby World Cup Betting Odds & Payouts
As a member of Stake.com, you can view the latest Rugby World Cup 2027 odds however you want. Choose from fractional, decimal, and American odds to help you find value in the markets.
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Rugby World Cup Betting Tips, Predictions & Strategies
Now that you’re familiar with the Rugby World Cup and the types of sports betting markets available, we’ve put together some sports betting tips and predictions to provide some inspiration:
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Don’t underestimate the power of the host nation. France is hosting this year’s Rugby World Cup – and they just so happen to be a great team too. They were runner-up in the 2023 Six Nations.
Only four teams have won the Rugby World Cup since its inauguration in 1987 – New Zealand, South Africa, Australia, who now have Eddie Jones as head coach and England. That means just one world champion has heralded from the Northern Hemisphere, with the remaining three from the Southern Hemisphere.
