Monthly Archives: October, 2011
SBW says yes to NZRU, moves to the Chiefs…for one year only
The news we were all waiting for arrived this afternoon: All Blacks & Crusaders centre Sonny Bill Williams has signed up for 2012 with New Zealand rugby leaving the Crusaders for Hamilton-based Chiefs. Relief was obviously the main feeling in NZ rugby as SBW is one of the most sought after player in the world. Yet, the [...]
2011 Melbourne Cup Specials & betting odds: place your online bet now!
Here we are! First Tuesday of November, the race that stops a nation: 2011 Melbourne Cup day is shaping up to be one of the most open in recent years. The unknown form of a number of international chances, including French favorite Americain, means we have a very even field contesting the 151st Melbourne Cup. Get [...]
The Golden Lions smash the Sharks 42-16 and get the 2011 Absa Currie Cup
The Jo’burg’s men had no difficulty winning their first Currie Cup in 12 years against the 2010 holders and to do so in front of a delirious home crowd was priceless. We all knew the duel between Jantjies and Michalak would be crucial and the 21yo SA fly-half didn’t disappoint, scoring 24 points in the final. The Sharks were penalised countless [...]
Rugby League, 2011 Four Nations round 1 FT score: England 42-4 Wales
No sweat for England at home, they easily beat an understrength Wales 42-4 and kept their hopes of winning the 2011 Four Nations alive. Wigan full-back Sam Tomkins was the man of the match, scoring 4 tries and his duel against Kangaroo star Billy Slater could well decide of next week’s winner. New Zealand should take [...]
2011 Four Nations round 1 result: Australia 26 – 12 New Zealand
Despite a second half come back from the kiwis, the Australians did enough to win their first match of the 2011 Rugby League Four Nations, beating the New Zealanders 26-12. 3 quick tries by Smith, Williams and Thurston in the first half meant that the Kangaroos were never really threatened by their Trans-Tasman rivals although the start of [...]
2011 Four Nations preview: schedule, squads & latest betting odds specials
The 2011 Four Nations (Rugby League) kicks-off this w-e with the Trans-Tasman classic to be played in Warrington on Friday. As usual, each team will play every other team once during the pool rounds with the top 2 nations battling it out in the Final to be held in Leeds on 19 November 2011. Australia, NZ and England [...]
Horse Racing Spring Carnival specials: Derby Day & Melbourne Cup
With the Horse Racing Spring season in full swing, bookmakers are battling it out to offer punters the best online deals. Among all Australian bookies, Sportsbet have the best promotions this year as they offer bonus and free bets not only to new punters but also to their existing clients. Here is a summary of what they have in store [...]
Southern rugby news in brief: SBW, Fourie, MacCabe and Cross
Super rugby & southern hemisphere latest news: Jaque Fourie (Stormers) has signed a 4 month contract with Japan’s Wild Knights but should be back for the start of the 2012 season. Besides, Southern Hemisphere stars are on their way to their new European clubs: Neemia Tialata just arrived in Bayonne (France) while Joe Rokocoko is [...]
Bwin Football specials: Calcio, Liga, EPL & A-League latest betting odds
Big w-e ahead in all major European football leagues as we enter mid-season. True, these are matches that don’t make League Champions but a couple of negative results could well be the difference between title or relegation fights come new year. And as a few big clubs aren’t where they should be right now, getting a result on Saturday [...]
English Football: Carling Cup last 16 latest betting odds & free bet specials
Punters / bettors: the Carling Cup Fourth round (last 16) takes place this week with 4 games tonight and 4 tomorrow. Although the Carling Cup is everyone’s ‘lesser priority’, there is a lot at stake this week as big sides are still hangover from last w-e’s defeats. Manchester United and Chelsea lost 1-6 and 0-1 to Man City and QPR in [...]