England face an out of sorts France in the quarter-finals in a match they will be confident of winning following France’s recent defeat to Tonga. However, despite winning all their Pool games England have yet to fire on all cylinders and have been rocked by a series of off field problems. While England have been handed odds of 13/8 to reach the final, France available at 3/1.

Ireland, who are priced at 10/3 in the W/O New Zealand odds, have had a cracking World Cup so far, winning all their Pool games including a fantastic victory over Australia. Ireland endured a terrible build-up to the tournament but have clearly put that behind them and look like a good bet to reach the last four. However, it will not be straightforward as they will be playing a Wales side who similarly look in good form. Wales, who have odds of 9/2 in the betting, agonisingly lost their opener by one point to South Africa but have since won their three games, with convincing wins over Samoa and Fiji.

In the other two quarter-final clashes Australia take on South Africa in an intriguing match up while hosts New Zealand play Argentina. The most likely outcome in the Name The Finalists betting market is New Zealand v England, which is priced at 11/4 but don’t rule out Ireland at 4/1 to reach the finals and play the hosts.

W/O New Zealand Betting Odds

• 5/2 – England
• 10/3 – Ireland
• 9/2 – Wales
• 5/1 – France
• 7/1 – South Africa
• 7/1 – Australia
• 125/1 – Argentina

To Make Final    

• 4/11 – New Zealand
• 13/8 – England
• 5/2 – Ireland
• 3/1 – France
• 7/2 – Wales
• 9/2 – Australia
• 9/2 – South Africa
• 66/1 – Argentina

England Stage Of Elimination

• 6/4 – Quarter Final
• 5/2 – Semi Final
• 2/1 – Runner Up
• 17/2 – Winner

All odds supplied by William Hill

England will be relatively pleased with their draw having avoided the Southern hemisphere teams. Martin Johnson’s men have been placed in Pool B alongside Argentina, Scotland, Georgia and Romania, which shouldn’t cause them too many problems. Although, Argentina can be a very dangerous side and will be England’s major rivals for a top place finish in the group. England have a decent record in recent World Cup’s having been victorious in 2003 and runners up in 2007. Their memorable win eight years was of course in Australasia but, unlike in that tournament, they are not considered among the favourites this time round. Stan James have given England odds of 11/1 to win the 2011 World Cup, which on their recent World Cup form alone is worth a shot.

The hosts New Zealand are unsurprisingly the odds-on favourites due to their abundance of talent and home advantage. Richie McCaw and co are huge 4/6  favourites to win the trophy but, betting on such short odds may be quite a gamble as the All Blacks are vividly plagued by their reputation of choking on the big stage and have not won the competition since its birth in 1987. Their main rivals will be hoping that the All Blacks once again slip up and crumble, because if the home nation do find a way of coping with the immense pressure and expectation, and play anywhere near their peak, then they will win no question.

Australia can currently be found with odds of 9/2 with Stan James. The Wallabies know the conditions well and have a good record in major tournaments. However, if their performances at the 2010 Tri nations is anything to go by – they won just two out of six matches – then they may struggle. Their team may not be as strong as it has been but they still have every opportunity of mounting a  decent challenge, especially considering they have been handed a fairly generous run to the final.

At 6/1 South Africa look like a temping bet as they bid to become the first ever nation to win back-to-back Rugby World Cups. The Springboks had a terrible Tri Nations and a mixed Autumn where they went from the woeful (losing to Scotland) to the majestic (pummelling England). However, on their day – as England found out – South Africa are a resilient outfit that oozes power and class, and they will definitely be one to watch as the tournament reaches the later stages.

The French rugby team are characterised by their unpredictability, you just never know which team is going to show up. Alhough they are yet to get their hands on the Web Ellis trophy, they do have a decent World Cup record; two finals and three semi finals, which will stand them in good stead. They are outsiders at 12/1 but if they can consistently play the high tempo, free flowing rugby they are famed for then they have every chance of going all the way.

Out of the rest of the home nations Ireland have the best chances of causing an upset at 20/1, while Wales are available at 50/1 and Scotland with long odds of 200/1.

Rugby World Cup Winner Betting Odds

• New Zealand – 4/6
• Australia – 9/2
• South Africa – 6/1
• England – 11/1
• France – 12/1
• Ireland – 20/1
• Wales – 50/1
• Argentina – 125/1
• Scotland – 200/1
• Samoa – 500/1
• Fiji – 1000/1
• Italy – 1000/1
• Tonga – 1000/1
• Japan – 2000/1
• Romania – 2000/1
• Canada – 2500/1
• Usa – 2500/1
• Namibia – 5000/1
• Georgia – 5000/1

All odds are supplied by Stan James

England v France match odds

All odd for this game come from bookmakers Paddy Power.

• 4/9 – England win
• 15/8 – France win
• 22/1 – Draw

The bookmakers Paddy Power are offering Rugby fans an incentive to bet on the game tomorrow if England’s Chris Aston scores a try and performs his famous swallow dive then Paddy Power will refund all of the losing try scorer bets as well as bets made on the winning margin on this game.

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Chris Ashton – Swallow Dive

Fan video footage of his record breaking fourth try during the England v Italy game in this years RBS Six Nations match.

Chris Ashton Betting Specials

As one of the stars of the England RBS 6 Nations side Paddy Power have several markets available for the Northampton winger.

• First try scorer – 7/1
• Last try scorer – 7/1
• First try scorer for England – 4/1
• To score 2 or more tries in 80 minutes – 9/2
• To score 3 or more tries in 80 minutes – 20/1
• Man of the match – 8/1
• Chris Ashton to score 1st try & England to win – 17/2
• First 2nd half try scorer – 17/2

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England’s next game will be against the French team on 26th February and it will sure to be tough hard fought and whoever wins this match will be then the favourites to win the tournament. Martin Johnson’s side are currently showing at odds of 8/15 to win with the draw at odds of 18/1 and a win for France at 6/4. After this match England will be facing Scotland next and a win here see England retain the Calcutta Cup and just have Ireland to beat to win the Triple Crown.

2011 Six Nations Championship odds

All odds for this market come from the bookmakers Ladbrokes.

• 8/11 – England
• 6/5 – France
• 25/1 – Ireland
• 28/1 – Wales
• 500/1 – Scotland

Scotland have little chance of winning the title but will have to battle it out with Italy to win the Wooden Spoon, Italy are the current favourites at odds of 1/4 with Scotland at odds of 3/1.

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Both sides have had an onset of injury worries with England being without regular team captain Lewis Moody who is likely to be replaced by centre Mike Tindall. Moody is expected to miss out on the first three games of England’s campaign after the injury he sustained during baths win over Aironi in the Heineken Cup. Wales will be without Leigh Halfpenny after the player sustained an ankle injury during training which will be sure to be a big blow to Wales he is also expected to be out for the clash against Scotland. They are also without George North and Gethin Jenkins.

Wales v England match odds

All odds for this market come courtesy of bookmakers Paddy Power.

• 6/4 – Wales win
• 4/7 – England win
• 20/1 – Draw

Money Back Special
Bookmakers Paddy Power are offering punters a money back offer on this game should either Shane Williams or Mark Cueto scores the final try of the game then they will refund all losing try score and winning margin bets that have been made on the game. Shane Williams is currently at odds of 17/2 to be the games last try scorer and Marke Cueto is at odds of 11/1.

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England will certainly not be relishing the game against the All Blacks who are favoured to win this opening fixture of the Investec International Challenge. They will have to keep down Sonny Bill Williams who will be making his debut for the All Blacks but is believed to be more of a threat than Jonah Lomu was. Williams comes into the squad as one of the four changes to the team that built Australia last weekend.

Ireland welcome back captain Brian O’Driscoll who is back to full fitness a month after he tore a hamstring whilst playing for Leinster in a match against Racing Metro and are currently the favourite to win the fixture following the build up to this tour, the Springboks have had 13 players removed from their squad due to injury and have finished bottom in the Tri Nations table, however they do still have the second row that features the pairing of Victor Matfield and Bakkies Botha.

England v New Zealand match odds

Match starts on Saturday at 2.30pm from Twickenham and is being shown on Sky Sports 1.

• 9/2 – England win
• 1/7 – New Zealand win
• 25/1 – Draw

Ireland v South Africa match odds

The game kicks off on Saturday at 5.30pm  from the Aviva Stadium and can be seen on BBC2.

• 4/6 – Ireland win
• 6/5 – South Africa win
• 20/1 – Draw

Cash back offers

There is a great cash back offer available on these Autumn internations from the bookmaker Paddy Power. If either England’s full back Mark Cueto or Ireland’s inside centre Gordon D’Arcy score a try in either of the above matches then Paddypower will refund into your account any losing bets you have made on try scorer and the winning margin bets on the respective game for you to use a free bet.

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Tri Nations Winner 2010

The favourites to win this years title are New Zealand who will be looking for their 10th Tri Nations win and last years winners South Africa at odds of 23/10 to keep their title.

• 1/2 – New Zealand
• 11/2 – Australia
• 23/10 – South Africa

2010 Tri Nations Fixtures

Saturdays are full for the next few months for Rugby Union fans!

• 17th July – New Zealand v South Africa
• 24th July – Australia v South Africa
• 31st July – Australia v New Zealand
• 7th August – New Zealand v Australia
• 21st August – South Africa v New Zealand
• 28th August – South Africa v Australia
• 4th September – South Africa v Australia
• 11th September – Australia v New Zealand

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Super League match betting odds

Hull v Wakefield

• 1/3 – Hull FC win
• 9/4 – Wakefield win
• 20/1 – Draw

Wigan v Harlequins

• 1/20 – Wigan win
• 15/2 – Harlequins win
• 25/1 – Draw

The internet bookmakers Blue SQ are running a cash back offer on this Superleague game. They will refund your stake money back if either of Hull’s starting wingers manage to score the first try of the game.

First try scorer odds

Odds have been supplied by Blue SQ, who will be the first player to score a try?

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As it stands the bookies are calling this match an even tie, giving the same odds to both teams, although the game is at Twickenham there will a large contingent of Irish fans present who be very vocal so England will not have the normal home advantage that they normally gain from Twickenham.

Drawing on past experience with the two sides Ireland have won five of their last six matches against England but England still lead matches won overall with 70 wins to Irelands 44 and they have shared 8 draws.

England v Ireland match odds

• 10/11 – England win
• 10/11 – Ireland win
• 18/1 – Draw

If Irelands outside centre and captain Brian O’Driscoll manages to score a try in this game then Irish bookmaker Paddy Power will be kind enough to refund all losing try scorers and winning margin bets that have been made on the match.

To Score a Try in 80 min

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Both sides have experienced winning the Six Nations in recent years with Ireland being the current holders and also won the Grand Slam and Triple Crown in their 2009 outing. However France will have the edge for this game having the home advantage.

Match Betting

• 4/9 – France win
• 7/4 – Ireland win
• 20/1 – Draw

Paddy Power are running a cash back offer on this Six Nations match. If World Rugby player of the decade (well according to Rugby World magazine anyway) and captain of Ireland Brian O’Driscoll scores a try in this game for Ireland then Paddy Power will refund all losing try scorer and winning margin bets that have been made on the match.

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