Tri-nations Rugby Betting
17th June 2008, by
Tri-nations Rugby Betting - The Basics
Tri-Nations betting was introduced to Centrebet's sports odds range from the moment these international tournaments were conceived and launched. Each year Centrebet frames a large number of Tri-Nations betting markets on both the rugby union and rugby league Tri-Nations competitions.
Union****:
The International Rugby Union was first to market the Tri-Nations concept as they attempted to promote the newly professional code in the Southern Hemisphere. The competition, featuring Australia (the Wallabies), New Zealand (the All Blacks) and South Africa (the Springboks), was a smash from the moment it kicked off in 1996.
Since then the competition has been contested each year on a home-and-away basis. The winner of the yearly title is the team finishing the round-robin competition with the most points. These points are awarded in line with IRB standards; four points for a win, two for a draw and none for a loss. Teams scoring four or more tries in a match or losing a match by less than seven points receive a bonus point.
League:
Reacting to ongoing criticism that it does not have a legitimate international calendar, rugby league tested the Tri-Nations concept in 1999. Australia (the Kangaroos) and New Zealand (the Kiwis) hosted Great Britain (the Lions) in a three-match (one match against each opponent) round-robin before clashing in the series final.
With the criticism again resurfacing in a rugby union World Cup year, the concept was revived with great success in 2004. This time Australia and New Zealand toured England and played the round-robin tournament over six matches. The 2004 tournament proved such a success that it has now been introduced as an annual end-of-season competition.
Tri-nations Rugby Betting - Bet Types
Rugby union betting favourites with Centrebet include head-to-head, winning margin (start), half-time/full time doubles, first scoring play, first try scorer and player will/will not score a try options.
From time to time we will also open exotic markets such as the host of the next Rugby World Cup or the year a prominent player will make his last international appearance. Tournament winner books are opened as early as possible before scheduled play commences, so get in early while the odds are generous!
Centrebet may also offer live rugby union betting, including head-to-head and next tryscorer options, on high-interest end-of-season finals and tournament finals.
As any frontrow will tell you, when you pack down with Centrebet you're in for one hell of an expansive game.
Tri-nations Rugby Betting - Past Winners
| Union Results | League Results | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Winner | Runner Up | Year | Winner | Runner Up | |
| 2006 | New Zealand | Australia | 2006 | Australia | New Zealand | |
| 2005 | New Zealand | South Africa | 2005 | New Zealand | Australia | |
| 2004 | South Africa | Australia | 2004 | Australia | Great Britain | |
| 2003 | New Zealand | Australia | 1999 | Australia | New Zealand | |
| 2002 | New Zealand | Australia | ||||
| 2001 | Australia | New Zealand | ||||
| 2000 | Australia | New Zealand |
Tri-nations Rugby Betting - Part Of A Bigger Range
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last update : 17th June 2008 17:11