Gloucester and Sale battle for the ball in the Aviva Premiership
England’s elite Rugby Union clubs compete in a 12-team professional league sponsored by Aviva where the clubs can qualify to play in Europe’s two club competitions, the Heineken Cup and European Challenge Cup.
Rugby Union had remained an amateur game until very recently when making the jump to professional terms in 1996. The league system itself is not much older, as the sport’s governing body had resisted the competitive format for years but finally gave way to internal demand and sanctioned a knock-out cup in 1972.
By 1987 a league pyramid was formed with clubs left to arrange their own fixtures and it wasn’t until 1994 that a ‘proper’ league structure with a full fixture list of home and away games was established. This was quickly followed by extensive TV coverage of the league by Sky Sports in the 1994-95 season and the resultant cash injection led to the league turning professional for the 1996-97 season.
The league continued to be re-vamped and the Zurich Premiership was introduced at the start of the 2000-01 season with a format that included a separate Championship playoff between the top eight teams. The playoff system has undergone further change and the top four teams now playoff to decide the Premiership champions.
TV exposure has provided a huge boost to the popularity of the sport which has attracted many new fans with its exciting blend of power and flair. Betting on Rugby Union has also increased as the combative nature of the entertainment and the largely uncertain outcome of the highly competitive matches lends itself perfectly to the thrill of a placing a bet.
Punters looking to risk a few pounds or spend their free bets are offered plenty of choice by the bookmakers who price up loads of Rugby betting markets. From the outright betting market for the Aviva Premiership, there are many more betting markets available for each Aviva premiership match. Be on the match winner, even up the odds on the game with handicap betting or try to guess the wining points margin, first tryscorer and many other betting options to add even more excitement to the game.
FREE RUGBY BETS FOR THE AVIVA PREMIERSHIP
Get free rugby bets for the Aviva Premiership by registering with online bookmakers to claim the free bet offers available exclusively to new customers.
Three steps to get free Aviva Premiership bets
- Select your free bet offer(s); check the main terms and conditions for restrictions for qualifying for free bets and using free bets, then select the free bet offer(s) that best suit your needs. Best Free Bets has a list of free bet offers with all the main terms detailed. CLICK HERE SEE A LIST OF FREE BET OFFERS
- Sign up with an online bookmaker; Best Free Bets has reviewed the best online bookmakers who will all provide free bets to new customers, the bookmakers are recommended because they are trustworthy and reputable, just follow the links to bookmaker’s website and register your details.
- Deposit some funds and place a bet; in most instances deposit and bet as little as £5 to qualify for a free bet matching your first bet stake up to the maximum offered by the bookmaker.
Online bookmakers will normally credit the free bet to your account within 24-48 hours of meeting the qualifying requirements, which usually entails making a deposit and/or placing a bet.
REDEEMING AVIVA PREMIERSHIP FREE BETS
Normally, using your Aviva Premiership free bet is simply a matter of making your selection and indicating on the bet slip that you wish to use your free bet. Some bookmakers’ methods vary slightly, however their websites will contain instructions on how to redeem your free bet.
There will be restrictions placed on the use of free bets which vary between bookmakers and is advisable to make yourself familiar with those restrictions before signing up.
The six most important facts about redeeming free Rugby bets
- Free bet stakes will not be included in returns
- Minimum Odds; expect the bookmaker to insist your Aviva Premiership free bet is placed on a selection with a minimum price, typically 1/5 (1.20) to evens (2.00)
- Bet Type restrictions; you may not be allowed to use your Aviva Premiership free bet for some types of bets, however Singles are almost allowed and Accumulators are accepted by most bookmakers.
- Product restrictions; you won’t be able to invest Aviva Premiership free bets in Tote Pools and in many instances you will be confined to using the free bets in the sportsbook rather than Casino, Poker and other gaming products.
- Rollover requirements; some online bookmakers insist customers bet their deposit and/or stake a number of times before making a withdrawal.
- Free Bet Expiry; if unused, the Aviva Premiership free bets will expire after a period of time, normally 7 to 30 days.
BETTING TIPS FOR THE AVIVA PREMIERSHIP
If you enjoy a regular flutter on the Aviva Premiership or on other Rugby Union betting events then its worth considering opening accounts with a number of online bookmakers. Free rugby bets provide an excellent opportunity to increase your winnings or the chance to bet a winner without risking your own money. You also gain the advantage of being able to compare the different odds available for your selection allowing you to choose the best odds for your Rugby Union bets, which will obviously help your profits over time.
Nowadays you can place a bet on your mobile phone and most online bookmakers have special mobile friendly versions of their websites or specially developed mobile phone and smartphone applications to make the website easy to browse and place a bet while you are out and about. It is worth mentioning because some online bookmakers will give you a free bet for trying out their mobile service, even if you already hold an account with them.
Our best free Aviva Premiership betting tips
- Open accounts with a number of online bookmakers, get Aviva Premiership free bets and choose the best odds.
- Find bookmakers you can trust, be confident of the bona fides of the bookmaker before handing over important personal and financial information.
- Take out insurance, look around for cash back/money back/ refunds on your first and last try scorer bets.
Best Free Bets bookmaker reviews provide details of each bookmaker’s offers and promotions. By their nature, offers and promotions can change and we advise you visit the bookmaker’s website and check the available promotions before placing your bet. CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR LIST OF BOOKMAKER REVIEWS.