We take a look at the three URC matches taking place on Sunday and suggest a bet in each game.
Leinster remain the 4/6 favourites to win the United Rugby Championship going into the weekend and you can click here for the latest URC outright betting.
BENETTON v MUNSTER – Click here to bet
I have earmarked Benetton as a team to follow this season and they delivered last week with a 23-22 win away to Cardiff, a game where they started 4 point underdogs.
Munster were at home to the Sharks last week and started 12 point favourites eventually winning by 13 after conceding a late converted try to the Sharks. It was an impressive performance by Munster who are now firm second favourites at 5/1.
Handicap: Benetton +2.5
I was expecting a bit of a bigger price on Benetton, but I am happy to give them another go this week where they will once again start narrow favourites
Suggested Bet: Benetton win at 29/20
DRAGONS v CARDIFF – Click here to bet
The Dragons were home to Edinburgh last week, but they lost 17-22 and find themselves with their backs to the wall early in the season.
In my Outright Preview I predicted a long, hard season ahead for Cardiff and they were beaten at home 22-23 at home by Benetton last week, a game where the bookmakers had them as slight favourites.
Handicap: Dragons +1.5
The bookmakers are battling to separate this pair and so am I and I am going to go with a speculative play here at 20/1
Suggested Bet: The draw at 20/1
ULSTER v BULLS – Click here to bet
Ulster were given a tough game in Italy last week winning 40-36 against Zebre, a game where they started double digit favourites.
The Bulls got their campaign off to a perfect start with a thumping 63-33 home win over the Scarlets, but the Bulls will now need to show that they are capable of performing on the road as well.
Handicap: Ulster -5.5
The Bulls are available at just over 2/1 to win the game, but I am going to take a more conservative route and suggest they can beat the handicap of 5.5 points
Suggested Bet: Handicap, Bulls +5.5 points at 9/10
Click here for betting on all of the weekend’s URC action
Note: All prices correct at the time of writing but are subject to change
