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Rugby World Cup Odds: South Africa vs Argentina

Jonny Wilkinson scores helped England beat France 14-9 last night to advance to the 2007 Rugby World Cup Finals to defend their title against the winner of the South Africa vs Argentina match. Today’s Semi-Finals between South Africa vs Argentina is scheduled for 3 PM EST from the Stade de France in Paris. Online sportsbook Bodog has South Africa -10.5 …

by Thomas Jensen on October 14th, 2007 Leave a comment »

Rugby World Cup: Ashton keeps the faith

England coach Brian Ashton is sticking with the same team that sent Australia crashing out of the Rugby World Cup for Saturday's semi-final against France. Reigning world champions England are available at +200 odds to beat the French in Paris with Bodog. It becomes the very first time during Ashton's 15-Tests in charge as head coach that he has gone …

by Thomas Jensen on October 11th, 2007 Leave a comment »

Rugby Betting: Thomas brings up 100 on Saturday

Welsh skipper Gareth Thomas will bag his 100th cap in Saturday's Rugby World Cup eliminator against Fiji after making a quickfire return from a rib injury. Bodog.com has all the odds on the Rugby Union – World Cup 2007. Two weeks ago Thomas feared his World Cup was over after he suffered rib cartilage damage following a big hit from …

by Alexander Banks on September 27th, 2007 Leave a comment »

Rugby Union World Cup: France ring changes for Irish game

Bernard Laporte, France´s eccentric coach, has ditched centre Yannick Jauzion from his side for Friday´s crunch clash with Ireland. French selectors are going to persevere with the midfield partnership of David Marty and Damien Traille who looked sharp during the thrashing of minnows Namibia at the weekend. Online betting shop Bodog has France -600 odds to beat Ireland in their …

by Thomas Jensen on September 20th, 2007 Leave a comment »

Aussie George Gregan will make history against Fiji

Aussie scrum half legend George Gregan will make history when he runs out for his country against Fiji. George Gregan will equal Englishman Will Carling’s record for Test captaincy when he takes over from the injured Stirling Mortlock to lead Australia for the 59th time.Â Â Bet on theÂ Rugby Union World Cup at BetUs.com. The Aussies have made three changes to the …

by Thomas Jensen on September 20th, 2007 Leave a comment »

Johnny Wilkinson still out for England

Fly half Jonny Wilkinson will not be involved in England's crunch World Cup clash against South Africa in Paris on Friday night.Â Â Bodog.com hasÂ England at 20 to 1 betting odds to win the 2007 Rugby Union World Cup. Wilkinson has been battling to recover from an ankle ligament sprain suffered in training last week, but Bath's Olly Barkley retains the number …

by Alexander Banks on September 12th, 2007 Leave a comment »

England win but wait on Phil Vickery

England began their World Cup defence with a 28-10 victory over the USA – but captain Phil Vickery could miss next Friday's showdown with South Africa. Vickery faces an anxious wait to discover whether or not he will be cited for a blatant first-half trip on Eagles centre Paul Emerick. Online betting shop BetUS.com has England +800 to win the …

by Thomas Jensen on September 10th, 2007 Leave a comment »

Wilkinson out of first World Cup game

England's World Cup fly-half star Jonny Wilkinson suffered a twisted ankle in training and is out of the side´s opening fixture. Bodog.com has England at 20 to 1 betting odds to win the 2007 Rugby Union World Cup. Jonny Wilkinson, England's 2003 World Cup final match-winner, has been ruled out of the opening game against the USA in Lens on …

by Alexander Banks on September 4th, 2007 Leave a comment »

Springboks can post strong World Cup challenge

South Africa's World Cup winning chances have taken a huge boost with a highly impressive home series win over England's rugby team and must now be taken very seriously at 6/1 odds to win at Bodog.com. Besides the comprehensive series win against Brian Ashton's side, two South African teams reached the Super 14 final for the first time – …

by Thomas Jensen on June 8th, 2007 Leave a comment »