Super Rugby continues this weekend with two games taking place on Friday the 9th of May to kick off Week 13 of the competition. We look at both games from a betting angle and offer up a potential play for consideration.
Let’s start with a look at the Outright Betting where the Chiefs are slight favourites at 2.50 followed closely by the Crusaders at 2.80 and then the Brumbies and Hurricanes at 9.00 and the balance of the teams are priced at 11.00 and higher.
Click here for Super Rugby Outright Betting
FIJIAN DRUA vs BLUES – Click here to bet
Fijian Drua are still in last place overall after picking up just 3 wins and suffering 8 defeats. They are 3 points behind the Highlanders in 10th and have a points difference of -105.
They pulled off a huge upset last weekend when they met with the Reds and after a nail-biting game, won 36-33 on home soil. Despite being extremely inconsistent they have proved a couple of times this season that they can beat the best on their day and on home turf.
The Blues have struggled to maintain consistent form during their 2025 campaign which has led to them losing 7 and winning 4 of their games and this puts them in 7th on the table, just outside the playoffs.
They upped their game when they took on the Western Force in Round 12, winning by a convincing 21-point margin in Auckland.
Head-to-Head
These sides have battled it out 4 times in the past with the Blues coming out on top each time. The last time they played was in June 2024 when the Blues hammered Fijian Drua 36-5 at home.
Betting and Verdict
The Blues are priced at 1.44 with Fijian Drua at 3.38 and the draw 26.00.
Handicap: Fijian Drua [+6.5]
The weather doesn’t look good for this one and I am betting we get 53 points or less in the game.
BET: Under 53.5 points at 1.91
Back the Bulls to win any of their games in 80 Mins and get 5% of your stake back as a Free Bet for every Try they score!
Important Details:
Pre-Match events only. T’s & C’s apply. Refund/Payout limited to R5000.
Valid for bets taken before the start of each Bulls game
How to Claim:
Simply email promotions@wsb.co.za with Subject ‘Bulls Try Promo’ to claim your voucher
WARATAHS vs REDS – Click here to bet
The Waratahs have had an inconsistent season, seeing both the winning and losing side of things 5 times respectively. Due to this and their lack of bonus points throughout their games they are 9th on the log but only 3 points off the playoff spots and with a game in hand over most of the teams above them.
They faced off with the Brumbies on Saturday in a tough encounter which was dominated by the Brumbies and when the final whistle sounded the scoreboard showed a 40-17 defeat for the Waratahs on the road.
The Reds have had a solid run of form in the tournament which leaves them placed in 4th overall after 10 matches of which they have won 6 and lost 4 while picking up 4 bonus points.
They were stunned by a determined Fijian Drua side a week ago in Round 12 when they lost by 3 points on opposition soil.
Head-to-Head
Across their last 5 encounters, the Reds hold the advantage after winning 4 of these games, while the Waratahs have won just 1. The last 3 fixtures have been won by the Reds with the last scoreline reflecting a 35-15 Reds victory in front of a home crowd.
Betting and Verdict
The Reds trade at 1.72 to win with the Waratahs at 2.40 and the draw at 26.00.
Handicap: Waratahs [+2.5]
Rain could play a role in this game as well and I am once again betting on the unders.
BET: Under 55.5 at 1.90
Note: All prices correct at the time of writing but are subject to change
