Rugby League World Cup 2013

[lordkai35]

So proud of the USA's defense in the second half

[Domestic]

So proud of the USA's defense in the second half

Yep, all of those missed Thurston conversions were handy too.

[iWin]

England v France

2* England 1st Half -17.5 (-119/$1.84 Sportsbet/IAS)

England is at -38.5. Do you still like it?

[Optional]

I said to myself if USA can keep them under 80 and score a try they can walk away with heads up.

Doesn't matter that JT left his kicking boots at home, USA could have, should have, folded in the last 20 minutes but they didn't. Shame about the duck egg of course.

[cind3r]

1st half is sadly not available at Pinnacle. What about England -38.5 or total under 53? I feel like the under is good, but then again I know nothing about rugby league lol

[bmoney76]

Missed conversion. Gutless.

[sando]

So many forward passes and wasted opportunities by England, they should be up by 20+

Anyway can see the French tiring (as they did against Samoa) in the 2nd Half, and the Poms running up the score

Half Time Play

2* England -35.5 (-115/$1.87 Sportsbet/IAS)

[plekz]

Fun game to watch, think England is gonna get it very rough though against Australia or the Kiwis.

[MrXYZ]

Both games went 1st half over, full game under. Seen this a lot in the world cup.

[plekz]

Yeah, which is why i love livebetting the unders, because the book havent caught on it seems yet to the fact that even if teams are blitzing through the first 40 they are VERY likely to slow down considerably for the remainder (especially if they are up alot) so from what iv'e seen they most of the time adjust the line before the whistle goes for halftime to represent that of a game likely having a second half that looks like the first half has.

I had 2500$ today on the 1,83 line that Ladbrokes had as high as U83.5 in the Australia vs USA game today.

[vasilli07]

Any play today?

[the tross]

Waiting on a sando lifeline after the ufc letdown.

[lordkai35]

Samoa vs Fiji

Samoa have been disappointing at times, low scoring win over france, whilst brilliant at other times, thrashing of PNG and comeback vs NZ. Fiji have been very ordinary with only a win against Ireland probably the worst team in the tournament. They failed to score against Australia especially considering their squad of NRL players with flair, this shows their attack has been pedestrian lacking direction in the halves.

Samoa have overall better backs who are more solid in defence and Milford who is very hard to tackle. Fiji's backline has alot of flair but their defence is very poor. Fiji has a much better second row in bukuya and the sims boys. Ashton sims has really dominated in the props but Samoa's props can match it with them. Each sides bench doesnt offer much but i would say Samoa's has a bit more go forward and aggression. Samoa's second row lacks any attack but are pretty solid in defence. The key for Samoa is really in their halves. No matter how bad Roberts is, he is still experienced. He brings alot of leadership and stability for the team due to his experience and he knows what he is doing. Although his execution can be horrible at times, the experience factor outweighs the Fiji halves pairing. Roberts also declared in a news article he will be playing like its his last game in order to try to secure a NRL or super league contract for next season.

This game shapes to be a very tight contest depending if Fiji show up. Samoa have proven they will be competitive in all their games even if they are prone to errors and poor ball handling, they play 100%. Fiji really lack cohesion and their tries were just individual brilliance by the backline. i think Samoa's backline is experienced enough in defense to contain Uate, koribete and naiqama boys.

The line is at 3.5/4. I think Samoa's competitiveness and experience in key positions will result in a comfortable win here. since the line is quite low i will take Samoa to cover. The total at 47.5 is a bit risky considering the attacking talent in both sides and wise to stay away from.

My prediction: Samoa -3.5 ($1.82 Sportingbet pick your own line) Not taking -4 line as iam paying $0.09 for safety incase Fiji is competitive or conversions are unlucky.

[Dr.Gonzo]

England to make the world cup final @$4.25 (sp0rt1ngb3t)

This is free money, you will have no problem arbing out and taking a profit if you desire. You are getting 4.25 for the match against NZ.

Max bet this for a position on the game even if you want to take NZ later on, zero reasons not to.

[lordkai35]

fiji turned up today, i would suggest hedging out if ur on samoa

[Optional]

fiji turned up today, i would suggest hedging out if ur on samoa

I hope you are wrong. I added more at $3.10

[bubblebuttluv]

How the Hell is Somoa (who looked really good this tournament), getting crushed by Fiji (who looked like shit)?

This is why I don't like Rugby League. I don't get how you can go the length of the field in 5 tackles.

I just stick to Union which is much easier to understand.

[horja1]

fiji turned up today, i would suggest hedging out if ur on samoa

it is more like samoa is not playing much atm ... fiji still makes a lot of mistakes

[bubblebuttluv]

it is more like samoa is not playing much atm ... fiji still makes a lot of mistakes

I hope Somoa knows this is the World Cup semi-final.

[Optional]

A score before half time would have made me feel better about this.

Still, in for a pence in for a pound eh. Might add-on some more @ $6

[horja1]

I hope Somoa knows this is the World Cup semi-final.

quarter final

[bubblebuttluv]

quarter final

I thought it was the semi's, but still it is an elimination game.

If a team can't get up for an elimination game, then they are laughable.

They better turn this shit around.

[Dr.Gonzo]

How the Hell is Somoa (who looked really good this tournament), getting crushed by Fiji (who looked like shit)?

This is why I don't like Rugby League. I don't get how you can go the length of the field in 5 tackles.

I just stick to Union which is much easier to understand.

When your edge is Ben Roberts you've got nothing.

[plekz]

Played -12 on Fiji @ 3.75 And i'm laughing right now. Is this WC stuff every year or? any other tournaments like this throughout the year because livebetting this so far has been the easiest money iv'e ever made in my life, and i havent watched a minute of rugby previously before this tournament.

[vasilli07]

Pathetic display.

[sando]

RLWC Record

12-8 +9.88 Units

...May have a play or two for the semi-finals tomorrow

[Donkey]

Vatuvei out injured, nightingale in
rangi chase out, widdop in

[Mase of Base]

I can't believe the odds on the Kiwis, was hoping to back them at something pretty reasonable but those prices are a bit off imo, I think the total to high also. Think the Aussies roll and cover the big spread.

[plekz]

Yeah i find it hard for the Aussie game to be anything but a blow out, and i'll probably back the U on the England/New Zeeland game that i think is going to be a very competetive hard fought game.

[sando]

Ok lads World Cup back on tonight with two semi finals and the match everyone has been waiting for (NZ v England).

70,000+ fans at Wembly stadium, wish I was there...

NZ @ England - Semi Final 1

2* Over 42 (-110/$1.90 Luxbet)
0.5* England ML (+236/$3.36 Pinnacle)

[davopnz]

I was actually leaning towards the under sando as I figure England will have to have a great defensive game to win? Am I wrong?

[the tross]

Gone with kiwis -7.5. Think foran and Luke with will be the difference in attack and finish over the top of England late. Can't wait for the kick off. Bol guys.

[Mase of Base]

Ok lads World Cup back on tonight with two semi finals and the match everyone has been waiting for (NZ v England).

70,000+ fans at Wembly stadium, wish I was there...

NZ @ England - Semi Final 1

2* Over 42 (-110/$1.90 Luxbet)
0.5* England ML (+236/$3.36 Pinnacle)

Kia Ora Sando, If you don't mind my asking what was your reasoning behind the over? I completely agree on the England ML there is no way they play this game how ever many times and this price doesn't turn a profit, we suck playing England/GB over there.

I was leaning the other way to be honest (at 43.5), just seems too many points to be put up in a clutch game where the home team is a dog i.e I'm expecting them to turn up defensively and can't see them putting on a big total against the Kiwis. I'm a kiwi and probably have this team under rated.

[sando]

Sorry lads I'm at work tonight and don't have time for write up, all I can say is that I have a unique system for estimating how many points I think a team (both teams) will score in any given match up, and I have this total set at approx. 46-48 points. Also my gut instincts tell me there is just too much attacking flare (i.e points) in NZ especially and I can easily see them sucking England into a faster/looser style of play even if England initially plays with a defensive mentality (far more likely now that they dropped Rangi Chase - loose cannon) Also NZ have shown defensive vulnerability against weaker teams than England especially n the edges and England have two very good finishers in rising star Charnley and that peroxide haired bull on the other wing (Hall) who loves to throw forward passes/stupid passes but his finishing ability is on par with Konrad Hurrell (but more athletic).

If you guys feel strong about the under then play it, don't let me talk you out of it because think about how mad you'll be if the game does stay under the total. Personally I feel good about this one going over (hence a 2 unit play).

Kiwi's should win, however I think it is more like 60/40 and would not even consider it much of an upset if England does win. England have the best individual talent on the park in Tomkins is a super-star (like a younger Billy Slater) and could be a game changer. Also England have their own super-star forward (Sam Burgess) to go head to head with Kiwi game breaker -SBW

[sando]

One more thing - the two most important players on the park for the Kiwis are Issac Luke and Kieran Foran. They will not win if both of these two are not at their best. England forwards are as big and mean as kiwis, they will need Luke's runs out of dummy half and also Foran's calm head (many loose cannons on kiwi team) and expert tactical kicking if they are to win.