Betting on the Rugby League Challenge Cup of 2012

In 2011 the Wigan Warriors Won the Carnegie Challenge Cup – who will it be this Year?

Rugby’s greatest heroes will be locking horns in a grueling contest of guts and glory at the Challenge Cup of 2012. This knockout contest features contestants from the prestigious rugby league. In its formative years it was played by UK-based teams but now it includes Russia and France too. Punters enjoy placing wagers on the Challenge Cup as it presents multiple top-tier betting opportunities. Among the finest Internet bookmakers, only 888sport consistently comes up trumps with a wide range of free bets, big sign-up bonuses, exciting promotions and live in-play betting. As a credible and reliable UK online bookmaker, 888sport punts the Carnegie Challenge Cup with some incredible betting odds and betting selections. Punters can compete for glory alongside the players on the field – from the comforts of home. This glittering contest will be showcased at London’s famed Wembley Stadium in August of 2012. But the upcoming contests are drawing significant attention from rugby pundits the world over. Predictions are rife that Warrington and Wigan will fare well in the standings.

History: The 2011 Results of the Carnegie Challenge Cup

When the Leeds Rhinos came up against the Wigan Warriors, it was a do or die crunch-match. The Leeds Rhinos were out-muscled by the Wigan Warriors on the 27th August 2011: 28 - 18. Fortunately there the rugby league has been ringing the changes and a whole new range of betting action is unfolding. 888sport – the leading UK bookmaker has provided pundits with the following predictions via the betting table, complete with top betting odds ahead of the upcoming contests:

• Warrington at odds of 10:3
• Wigan at odds of 7:2
• St Helens at odds of 7:2
• Leeds at odds of 6:1
• Huddersfield at odds of 12:1
• Catalans at odds of 12:1
• Hull FC at odds of 12:1

Each way betting selections on 2 places at 1/3 odds, as at the 20th April 2012.

2012 Fixtures and Schedules for the Challenge Cup are listed as follows:

• Round 4 takes place on April 14th and 15th
• Round 5 takes place on April 28th and 29th
• The Quarter Finals will be staged on May 12th and 13th
• The Semi Finals will be staged on July 7th and 8th
• And the Final will be showcased on the 25th August 2012

Results of the aforementioned fixtures will be available online and on the leading sports channels.

Betting Odds: Top Selections and Fixtures for the Carnegie Challenge Cup Games
Punters fortunate enough to attend the 2012 Carnegie Challenge Cup games will be able to purchase tickets from as low as £55. Punters can preselect areas at Wembley Stadium and enjoy the scintillating action in real time. And 888sport – the premier UK online bookmaker – provides bettors with top betting odds in real time. Free bets, generous sign-up bonuses and other live in-play selections are readily available.