Super League Betting - 2005 Season Preview
17th June 2008, by
Centrebet offers Super League betting odds throughout the competition that is breathing new life into rugby league in the northern hemisphere. Rugby league in France and the United Kingdom was a winter sport until media mogul Rupert Murdoch's cash injection revolutionised the region's best tournament in 1996. The switch from winter to summer meant that the Super League season ran alongside the National Rugby League (NRL) season in Australia and New Zealand, which opened the door for more international matches featuring the Kangaroos, Kiwis and Lions. The standard of Super League play improved significantly because the games took place in excellent weather conditions and, consequently, attendances increased substantially. Super League is on the up.
What Are The 2005 Super League Betting Options?
Centrebet's Super League betting options are similar to our NRL betting odds offerings, albeit fewer in number because Rugby League betting is not as popular in France and the United Kingdom as it is in Australia and New Zealand. Head-to-head and line (British punters have a tendency to describe the latter as handicap or points) betting are the most popular Super League match betting options, although there is also demand for half-time/full-time double result, margin and first try scorer odds. Super League futures betting enables punters to bet on their team(s) winning the Grand Final which takes place at the Old Trafford stadium of Manchester United.
Who Are The 2005 Super League Betting Favourites?
Leeds awoke from its slumber to win the 2004 Super League Grand Final and will kick off the 2005 season as Centrebet's title favourite. Rhinos five-eighth Danny McGuire is the best British player to emerge for many years and looks set for a terrific career, either in the Super League or NRL. Bradford has participated in the past four Grand Finals so it would be foolish to write off the Bulls, while Hull, St Helens and Wigan are also contenders.
Super League Grand Final/champions
| Year: | Grand Final Result/ Champion: |
| 2004 | Leeds beat Bradford 16-8 |
| 2003 | Bradford beat Wigan 25-12 |
| 2002 | St Helens beat Bradford 19-18 |
| 2001 | Bradford beat Wigan 37-6 |
| 2000 | St Helens beat Wigan 29-16 |
| 1999 | St Helens beat Bradford 8-6 |
| 1998 | Wigan beat Leeds 10-4 |
| 1997 | Bradford |
| 1996 | St Helens |
Who Is Centrebet?
Centrebet is a household name in the land where footy is king. Based in Australia and founded in 1992, Centrebet was the first company south of the equator to accept bets via the internet. Since then it has grown to become a giant of the international bookmaking industry, attracting sports punters from all four corners of the globe. Centrebet clients like its superb odds, wide range of options and commitment to terrific customer service. It is a potent mix.
What Else Do I Need To Know?
Sports bookmakers do not come any bigger or better than Centrebet. State of Origin betting is popular on the games between New South Wales (Blues) and Queensland (Maroons), in which NRL club colleagues compete for bragging rights. Australians call it mate against mate, state against state. For more sports on which Centrebet takes bets so it pays to check out its online sports calendar. You must become a Centrebet member before placing a bet. Complete the form on Centrebet's secure site to join the fun.
Centrebet offers betting odds on most major football codes, including English soccer betting, betting on Tri Nations Rugby Union and Australian AFL odds. Non sporting events are also covered, including betting on entertainment events. Centrebet even offers books on popular TV shows like The X Factor and Idol.
last update : 17th June 2008 17:11