2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup Betting Odds and Preview

By: kuda

Posted: July 5, 2021

Updated: July 6, 2021

New Zealand to host the ninth edition of the Rugby World Cup
Defending champions New Zealand will likely win their 6th title
Japan have the worst odds to win the World Cup

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Without a doubt, the Rugby World Cup is the creme de la creme of international rugby union tournaments. This time, fans and bettors alike can get in on the tournament's action with the latest 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup betting odds. The ninth edition of the Women’s Rugby World Cup will run from 8 to 12 October 2022 in New Zealand. On this occasion, 12 teams will compete for the Rugby World Cup title. So far, defending champions New Zealand stand out from the competition with the best 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup betting odds to win. Let’s see how their odds of winning stand against the other top contenders on the 22BET Sportsbook:

Team	Odds of winning
New Zealand Women	2.10
England Women	2.20
USA Women	26.00
South Africa Women	101.00
Japan Women	501.00

New Zealand have the 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup betting odds to defend their title

At this time, New Zealand’s women are favorites to win to defend their title as Rugby World Cup champions. However, it’s no surprise that New Zealand’s women find themselves in the best position on 22BET Sportsbook to win the tournament. All in all, they are the most successful Rugby World Cup nation with five titles. In addition to five victories, New Zealand also recorded a third-place finish at the 1999 tournament. Now, they have their eyes set on winning their sixth Rugby World Cup title. At this time, New Zealand have the best 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup betting odds to win at 2.10.

England look to upset defending champions New Zealand for the 2021 title

Another top team to keep an eye on at the 2021 Rugby Cup are England’s women. This time, they are second favorites to win the 2021 title. As a result, they could ruin New Zealand’s plans to defend their title. So far, England have two titles under their belt from 1994 and 2014. Now, they will be looking to return to winning ways in New Zealand. Presently, England have good 22BET Sportsbook 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup betting odds at 2.20 to win.

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Inaugural tournament winners USA look to end their drought

Earlier in the competition, USA’s women made headlines in the Rugby World Cup for all the right reasons. According to the online sportsbook news in New Zealand, the USA won the first-ever Women’s Rugby World Cup in 1991. Since their historic victory, the USA have failed to win more rugby union tournament titles. As a result, they will be under pressure to return to winning ways in New Zealand. Presently, they have the fifth-best 2021 Women’s Rugby World betting odds to win at 26.00 on 22BET Sportsbook. At this point, USA’s women will be lucky to secure a podium finish.

The 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup betting odds don’t foresee a victory for South Africa

Another team that will be itching to get their hands on the Rugby World Cup are South Africa’s women. So far, South Africa have yet to win a Women’s Rugby World Cup tournament. Previously, they recorded 10th place finishes at the 2010 and 2014 tournaments. However, their worst performance was at the 2006 tournament when they recorded a last-place finish. Now, they’ll be hoping to revive themselves at the 2021 tournament by upsetting the defending champions New Zealand for the title. However, South African currently have unfavorable 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup betting odds to win at 101.00. Lastly, Japan’s women are another team with bad odds to win the 2021 tournament according to 22BET Sportsbook. As a result, they pose as risky bets on the online sportsbooks in New Zealand with odds at 501.00.