Rugby League Odds & Betting Markets

Rugby league might not be as popular as rugby union in many parts of the world, but in the UK, it’s a thriving, much-loved sport played predominantly in the north.

Fans of rugby league enjoy frenzied battles, feisty local derbies, and high-scoring matches with plenty of drama. Domestically, the Super League is watched by millions around the UK, while many also tune into the National Rugby League in Australia, which is the richest rugby league tournament in the world.

If you’re keen to bet on rugby league, discover which tournaments you can bet on at Parimatch Sportsbook and learn about the different wagers you can place on the action throughout each season.

Below are the major rugby league tournaments and leagues you can bet on at Parimatch:

The World Cup

First held in 1954, the Rugby League World Cup is typically held every four years and contested by the top nations from around the world. The winners compete for the Paul Barriere Trophy, with Australia dominating proceedings over the years.

The tournament is often held in multiple countries, rather than in a single host nation. It’s the biggest rugby league spectacle in the world, and you can bet on every match at our sportsbook.

The Super League

The Super League is the United Kingdom’s top rugby league division. Fourteen teams compete in the league, 12 from the UK and two from France (Catalans Dragons and Toulouse Olympique). Wigan Warriors, St Helens, and Leeds Rhinos are the most decorated teams in Super League history.

The regular season typically runs from February until September, with each club playing each other twice, once at home and once away. Then, the top six teams qualify for the playoffs, with the winners progressing to the Grand Final, held annually at Old Trafford.

You can bet on every regular season Super League match and the Grand Final winner at Parimatch.

The National Rugby League (NRL)

Formerly known as the New South Wales Rugby League, the National Rugby League (NRL) is Australia’s professional rugby league, comprising 17 teams (16 from Australia and one from New Zealand).

Founded in 1998, it’s the most-watched and richest rugby league domestic tournament in the southern hemisphere, contested by teams such as the Brisbane Broncos, South Sydney Rabbitohs, and the Penrith Panthers.

You can bet on rugby league after creating an account at Parimatch. Scroll to the top of this page, click “Sign Up,” and complete the registration form in seconds. Then, use a secure payment method to deposit cash into your account to fund your wagers.

We also invite you to check our latest offers to see if you can access a free bet or another promotion to boost your bankroll while betting on rugby. With funds available, you can then decide which bets to place and how much to wager.

Back England, Australia, or New Zealand to win the next Rugby League World Cup, or back Leeds Rhinos or Wigan Warriors to win the Super League. Alternatively, place a bet on Brisbane Broncos to win the NRL Down Under.

Whichever rugby league bets you place, please remember to gamble responsibly. This involves setting and sticking to your limits and adjusting your stake accordingly. Visit our Safer Gambling Portal for tools, tips, and resources to help you bet within your means.

You have several rugby league betting options at Parimatch. Your first decision should be whether to place an outright, pre-match, or in-play wager on the action. Here’s an overview of your options:

Outright

This is a straightforward way to bet on rugby league at any stage of the season. Simply decide which team you think will win the NRL or the Super League and back them to win.

If you’re a Super League fan, you can bet on the team you think will finish top and bottom of the pile at the end of the regular season. You can then take things one step further and bet on the team you think will win the Grand Final at Old Trafford.

Before backing a team to win outright, conduct thorough research and consider the team’s squad depth, previous season’s performances, and recent transfer dealings.

Match Betting

You can also bet on each match in the Super League, NRL, and during major rugby league international tournaments. Match betting is about picking your winner and backing them before the first ball is kicked. The most popular match betting options for rugby league fans include:

• To win: Back any team to win an NRL or Super League match this season. If the team wins, you’ll receive a payout.
• Handicap: When an overwhelming favourite faces an underdog, a handicap bet might be a good option. The favourite must overcome a virtual points deficit to win, while the underdog is given a virtual head start to level the playing field.
• Total points: Rather than backing a team to win, you can bet on the total number of points scored in a rugby league match. For instance, bet on over 45.5 points being scored in a Super League game between Wigan Warriors and Hull Kingston Rovers.

In-Play (Live) Betting

You may also wait until the action gets underway to bet on rugby league matches at Parimatch. Our in-play markets let you bet on things like the first or next try scorer and the winner of the first and second halves of rugby league matches.

Winning in-play strategies rely heavily on stats, so if you go down this route, use up-to-date player and team statistics to inform your betting approach.

Create your Parimatch account today to bet on all major rugby league tournaments, from the British Super League to the Australian NRL.

We also offer markets and betting options for all major rugby union leagues and events, including the Six Nations and the Rugby World Cup.

Please remember to do your research and bet on rugby responsibly.