New to rugby betting? Now is a great time to get into it, with the Betfred Super League extremely popular among punters. The league itself has just confirmed record-breaking attendance numbers in 2025, so supporters are also sticking more bets on before games. And with more bookies than ever available to sign up with, it’s never been easier to bet on the Super League. 

Bet on the Super League 

The Betfred Super League is expanding in 2026. Toulouse Olympique and York Knights have been selected for promotion, meaning there are now 14 teams to bet on. But to bet on any Super League team, you need to join any of the betting sites or apps on bettingtools.com. 

➜ Join your chosen bookie 

➜ Claim any Welcome Bonus or Bonus Bets

➜ Navigate to the ‘Rugby’ markets and start selecting bets that interest you 

Rugby is a huge sport, especially in England and New Zealand, so there are tons of betting markets to pick from. 

Once your bet has been placed, whether it’s before a game or in-play, your odds will be locked in and you’ll need to wait for the outcome.

Most bookies currently have the Wigan Warriors down at 2/1 to win the Super League next season, so a simple £5 bet on them to do this would return £15. 

And because the Super League is so popular, there are now countless different types of betting markets you can entertain, not just betting on who you think the 2026 league winner will be. 

Match betting

Match betting is still the most common type of rugby stake, across not just the Betfred Super League but Rugby League as a whole. The way these bets work is you simply pick which team you think is going to win or lose a game. You can make the bet before the game or live while it’s actually happening, but live rugby betting usually means the odds will go up and down throughout the game itself. There’s also an option to bet on games being a draw, with draw markets tending to have the biggest odds. 

Handicaps

Handicap betting is fun when it comes to rugby. One team is handed a pretend points advantage so that you can effectively bet on underdog teams to win. For instance, if the Wigan Warriors are playing Hull FC, a bookie might give Hull FC a handicap of 12.5 points. This means they start the game with a 12.5 points advantage, so even if they lose the game by 5 points, you’d still win. This type of Super League betting isn’t for everyone, but it makes things more exciting. 

Winning margin

You can also bet on winning margins in the Super League. This is a good type of bet to make whenever a favourite is playing an underdog, as there are higher odds of the favourite winning by a significant score margin. For example, you might bet on St Helens to win their opening game of the season by a margin of 10 points or higher. It’s certainly a risky type of bet to make, as you can never be fully certain what a winning margin will be in any Super League, although it’s definitely a fun market to try if you want bigger odds and are happy to take on the risk. 

First-try scorer

The first try scorer market is easy: you’re betting on which player you think will score the game’s first try (Hull FC’s Lewis Martin was an excellent pick for this last season). Again, it’s more risky, but there’s nothing wrong with sticking the occasional bet on a first try scorer. Just remember to only bet on players who are in try-scoring form. 

Half Time/Full Time

Another Super League betting market is to predict the outcomes at half time and full time. If, say, the Huddersfield Giants are playing, you might bet on them to be winning at half time and full time. Or, you bet on them to be losing at half time but win the actual game. You get the idea. Odds for this market can be very high, so it’s often worth having a punt. 

Tips for betting on rugby

So, you’re betting on the rugby Super League for the first time and aren’t feeling all too confident? This is extremely common for new bettors, so follow these quick tips to get you on the right track:

• Always check team form and recent results
• Start with ‘Match Winner’ bets to keep it simple
• Check for injuries to key players 
• Take advantage of Super League ‘Odds Boosts’ for better odds
• Don’t chase big odds early on 

Of course, it’s also important to bet on rugby with a clear budget in mind, as this will help you to gamble responsibly. 

If you’re not fully confident of your own rugby knowledge, another thing you can do is follow rugby tipsters on social media (or through official tipster websites) where you can essentially copy their bets. 

Prepare your bets for the 2026 Super League

The 2025 Ladbrokes Super League season was a big one. 

Attendance records were broken, with over 1.6 million fans attending games across the entire season, while television coverage also pulled in the nation’s viewers. 

And it was capped off by Hull KR securing a legendary treble by winning the Super League Grand Final.

And with the 2026 Super League season just a couple of months away, now is the time to start preparing your bets and locking in attractive odds. 

Whether you want to bet on Hull KR being back-to-back league winners (which they’re currently priced with 11/5 odds to do) or you decide to explore completely different markets, remember to bet responsibly and enjoy the upcoming season.