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Top Tipsterdon_andresProfit: 24,942.4France -29.50 in ordinary time (AH)Read full tip
Top Tipsterdon_andresProfit: 24,942.4France -29.50 in ordinary time (AH)Read full tip
Updated: 13/01/2026
Latest Tips for Rugby Union Competitions This January and February
January and February 2026 are packed with Rugby Union action, split between European club rugby, major international windows, and the start of the southern-hemisphere season.
January is dominated by the return of the Investec Champions Cup pool stage, with Round 4 fixtures scheduled across 16–18 January (and the EPCR weekend vibe continuing through domestic leagues right after). At the same time, the weekly grind rolls on in the big leagues: the United Rugby Championship (URC), Gallagher Premiership and France’s Top 14 all keep ticking, giving bettors plenty of depth, especially when squads are rotated and travel spots create soft lines.
February is where things really lift off. The 2026 Guinness Men’s Six Nations starts on Thursday 5 February with France vs Ireland, then continues through the month with Round 1 (Feb 5–7), Round 2 (Feb 14–15) and Round 3 (Feb 21–22). These weeks are ideal for betting angles tied to squad depth, set-piece dominance, and how teams handle short turnarounds.
Also starting in early February is the Rugby Europe Men’s Championship, which runs in a condensed window and begins 7 February, running into March and finishing with a finals day in Madrid on 15 March. This tournament is a goldmine for bettors who track tier-two Europe closely: Georgia, Portugal, Spain and Romania games can offer value before markets fully adjust.
Finally, the southern hemisphere comes alive when Super Rugby Pacific 2026 kicks off on 13 February, beginning a fresh weekly cycle of late-night (Europe-time) betting opportunities.
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Below we can see the historical records for the top ten rugby nations in the world. As even the most casual of rugby fans would expect, New Zealand have been the most successful rugby nation of all time, with 233 wins from 280 matches, for win rate of just over 83% and a point differential of almost +17 points per match. South Africa claim second place with a win rate of just over 71% from 255 matches and a point differential of almost +10 points per match.
TEAM
SPAN
MATCHES
WON
LOST
DRAW
AVE MARGIN
Argentina
1910+
207
98
101
8
+3.51
Australia
1899+
323
184
124
15
+6.41
England
1872+
376
243
105
28
+8.50
France
1906+
365
232
121
12
+6.10
Ireland
1875+
353
184
147
22
+3.92
Italy
1930+
221
100
114
7
-2.33
New Zealand
1904+
280
233
39
8
+16.93
Scotland
1871+
360
190
150
20
+1.42
South Africa
1891+
255
176
65
14
+9.78
Wales
1862+
373
226
135
12
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