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February 24, 2026

NRL Predictions for Round 1

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Team Ratings for Round 1

The basic method is described on my Department home page.
Here are the team ratings prior to this week’s games, along with the ratings at the start of the season.

Current Rating Rating at Season Start Difference
Roosters 9.50 9.50 -0.00
Panthers 8.77 8.77 -0.00
Sharks 7.25 7.25 0.00
Broncos 7.06 7.06 0.00
Storm 6.96 6.96 0.00
Bulldogs 2.13 2.13 0.00
Dolphins 1.85 1.85 -0.00
Raiders 1.62 1.62 0.00
Sea Eagles 0.21 0.21 -0.00
Eels -0.37 -0.37 0.00
Warriors -1.18 -1.18 -0.00
Cowboys -2.69 -2.69 -0.00
Rabbitohs -5.05 -5.05 0.00
Dragons -6.72 -6.72 -0.00
Wests Tigers -7.26 -7.26 -0.00
Titans -8.02 -8.02 -0.00
Knights -14.06 -14.06 -0.00

 

Predictions for Round 1

Here are the predictions for Round 1. The prediction is my estimated expected points difference with a positive margin being a win to the home team, and a negative margin a win to the away team.

Game Date Winner Prediction
1 Knights vs. Cowboys Mar 01 Cowboys -11.40
2 Bulldogs vs. Dragons Mar 01 Bulldogs 8.80
3 Storm vs. Eels Mar 05 Storm 11.30
4 Warriors vs. Roosters Mar 06 Roosters -6.70
5 Broncos vs. Panthers Mar 06 Broncos 2.30
6 Sharks vs. Titans Mar 07 Sharks 19.30
7 Sea Eagles vs. Raiders Mar 07 Sea Eagles 2.60
8 Dolphins vs. Rabbitohs Mar 08 Dolphins 10.90

 

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Super Rugby Predictions for Week 3

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Team Ratings for Week 3

The basic method is described on my Department home page.
Here are the team ratings prior to this week’s games, along with the ratings at the start of the season.

Current Rating Rating at Season Start Difference
Chiefs 12.29 12.36 -0.10
Hurricanes 9.11 8.29 0.80
Blues 8.47 8.91 -0.40
Brumbies 7.60 5.59 2.00
Crusaders 6.94 8.41 -1.50
Reds 0.77 1.74 -1.00
Highlanders -2.33 -3.06 0.70
Waratahs -4.28 -5.84 1.60
Western Force -7.05 -6.29 -0.80
Moana Pasifika -7.99 -7.88 -0.10
Fijian Drua -8.94 -7.64 -1.30

 

Performance So Far

So far there have been 10 matches played, 5 of which were correctly predicted, a success rate of 50%.
Here are the predictions for last week’s games.

Game Date Score Prediction Correct
1 Hurricanes vs. Moana Pasifika Feb 20 52 – 10 20.50 TRUE
2 Waratahs vs. Fijian Drua Feb 20 36 – 13 8.50 TRUE
3 Highlanders vs. Chiefs Feb 21 23 – 26 -10.30 TRUE
4 Western Force vs. Blues Feb 21 32 – 42 -12.30 TRUE
5 Crusaders vs. Brumbies Feb 22 24 – 50 5.00 FALSE

 

Predictions for Week 3

Here are the predictions for Week 3. The prediction is my estimated expected points difference with a positive margin being a win to the home team, and a negative margin a win to the away team.

Game Date Winner Prediction
1 Moana Pasifika vs. Western Force Feb 27 Moana Pasifika 2.60
2 Reds vs. Highlanders Feb 27 Reds 6.60
3 Fijian Drua vs. Hurricanes Feb 28 Hurricanes -14.50
4 Chiefs vs. Crusaders Feb 28 Chiefs 10.40
5 Brumbies vs. Blues Feb 28 Brumbies 2.60

 

February 17, 2026

Super Rugby Predictions for Week 2

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Team Ratings for Week 2

The basic method is described on my Department home page.
Here are the team ratings prior to this week’s games, along with the ratings at the start of the season.

Current Rating Rating at Season Start Difference
Chiefs 12.63 12.36 0.30
Blues 8.63 8.91 -0.30
Hurricanes 8.29 8.29 -0.00
Crusaders 8.03 8.41 -0.40
Brumbies 6.51 5.59 0.90
Reds 0.77 1.74 -1.00
Highlanders -2.67 -3.06 0.40
Waratahs -4.88 -5.84 1.00
Moana Pasifika -7.18 -7.88 0.70
Western Force -7.21 -6.29 -0.90
Fijian Drua -8.34 -7.64 -0.70

 

Performance So Far

So far there have been 5 matches played, 1 of which were correctly predicted, a success rate of 20%.
Here are the predictions for last week’s games.

Game Date Score Prediction Correct
1 Highlanders vs. Crusaders Feb 13 25 – 23 -6.50 FALSE
2 Waratahs vs. Reds Feb 13 36 – 12 -2.60 FALSE
3 Fijian Drua vs. Moana Pasifika Feb 14 26 – 40 3.70 FALSE
4 Blues vs. Chiefs Feb 14 15 – 19 1.60 FALSE
5 Western Force vs. Brumbies Feb 14 24 – 56 -6.90 TRUE

 

Predictions for Week 2

Here are the predictions for Week 2. The prediction is my estimated expected points difference with a positive margin being a win to the home team, and a negative margin a win to the away team.

Game Date Winner Prediction
1 Hurricanes vs. Moana Pasifika Feb 20 Hurricanes 20.50
2 Waratahs vs. Fijian Drua Feb 20 Waratahs 8.50
3 Highlanders vs. Chiefs Feb 21 Chiefs -10.30
4 Western Force vs. Blues Feb 21 Blues -12.30
5 Crusaders vs. Brumbies Feb 22 Crusaders 5.00

 

February 11, 2026

Super Rugby Predictions for Week 1

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Team Ratings for Week 1

The basic method is described on my Department home page.
Here are the team ratings prior to this week’s games, along with the ratings at the start of the season.

Current Rating Rating at Season Start Difference
Chiefs 12.36 12.36 0.00
Blues 8.91 8.91 0.00
Crusaders 8.41 8.41 -0.00
Hurricanes 8.29 8.29 -0.00
Brumbies 5.59 5.59 0.00
Reds 1.74 1.74 0.00
Highlanders -3.06 -3.06 -0.00
Waratahs -5.84 -5.84 0.00
Western Force -6.29 -6.29 0.00
Fijian Drua -7.64 -7.64 0.00
Moana Pasifika -7.88 -7.88 -0.00

 

Predictions for Week 1

Here are the predictions for Week 1. The prediction is my estimated expected points difference with a positive margin being a win to the home team, and a negative margin a win to the away team.

Game Date Winner Prediction
1 Highlanders vs. Crusaders Feb 13 Crusaders -6.50
2 Waratahs vs. Reds Feb 13 Reds -2.60
3 Fijian Drua vs. Moana Pasifika Feb 14 Fijian Drua 3.70
4 Blues vs. Chiefs Feb 14 Blues 1.60
5 Western Force vs. Brumbies Feb 14 Brumbies -6.90

 

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February 3, 2026

United Rugby Championship Predictions for Delayed Games

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Team Ratings for Delayed Games

The basic method is described on my Department home page.
Here are the team ratings prior to this week’s games, along with the ratings at the start of the season.

Current Rating Rating at Season Start Difference
Leinster 9.88 13.41 -3.50
Glasgow 8.15 6.18 2.00
Bulls 7.54 8.86 -1.30
Stormers 6.72 4.17 2.60
Munster 2.43 3.65 -1.20
Edinburgh 1.93 2.67 -0.70
Ulster 1.14 -3.24 4.40
Sharks 0.65 1.29 -0.60
Lions -0.93 -1.19 0.30
Connacht -1.71 -1.39 -0.30
Scarlets -2.53 -0.54 -2.00
Cardiff Rugby -2.73 -2.74 0.00
Ospreys -2.99 -2.15 -0.80
Benetton -5.21 -2.32 -2.90
Dragons -9.74 -15.66 5.90
Zebre -12.61 -11.02 -1.60

 

Performance So Far

So far there have been 84 matches played, 56 of which were correctly predicted, a success rate of 66.7%.
Here are the predictions for last week’s games.

Game Date Score Prediction Correct
1 Benetton vs. Scarlets Jan 31 20 – 20 5.50 FALSE
2 Glasgow vs. Munster Jan 31 31 – 22 13.80 TRUE
3 Lions vs. Bulls Feb 01 17 – 52 -3.60 TRUE
4 Sharks vs. Stormers Feb 01 36 – 24 -6.00 FALSE
5 Zebre vs. Connacht Feb 01 15 – 31 -2.30 TRUE
6 Leinster vs. Edinburgh Feb 01 28 – 20 16.00 TRUE
7 Ospreys vs. Dragons Feb 01 19 – 13 9.50 TRUE
8 Ulster vs. Cardiff Rugby Feb 01 21 – 14 12.00 TRUE

 

Predictions for Delayed Games

Here are the predictions for Delayed Games. The prediction is my estimated expected points difference with a positive margin being a win to the home team, and a negative margin a win to the away team.

Game Date Winner Prediction
1 Lions vs. Sharks Feb 22 Lions 0.40

 

Top 14 Predictions for Round 17

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Team Ratings for Round 17

The basic method is described on my Department home page.
Here are the team ratings prior to this week’s games, along with the ratings at the start of the season.

Current Rating Rating at Season Start Difference
Stade Toulousain 14.35 11.56 2.80
Bordeaux Begles 5.22 4.78 0.40
Montpellier 3.59 -0.21 3.80
Section Paloise 3.58 2.21 1.40
Clermont 2.91 1.88 1.00
Stade Rochelais 2.73 1.22 1.50
Stade Francais 1.41 -2.17 3.60
Toulon 0.96 3.49 -2.50
Racing 92 0.56 1.88 -1.30
Castres Olympique 0.40 0.59 -0.20
Lyon -0.03 -0.45 0.40
Bayonne -1.65 1.48 -3.10
USA Perpignan -5.24 -3.37 -1.90
Montauban -15.89 -10.00 -5.90

 

Performance So Far

So far there have been 112 matches played, 91 of which were correctly predicted, a success rate of 81.2%.
Here are the predictions for last week’s games.

Game Date Score Prediction Correct
1 Castres Olympique vs. Clermont Feb 01 28 – 23 3.80 TRUE
2 Montauban vs. Bordeaux Begles Feb 01 16 – 31 -14.60 TRUE
3 Montpellier vs. Stade Francais Feb 01 44 – 7 6.80 TRUE
4 Racing 92 vs. USA Perpignan Feb 01 37 – 31 13.20 TRUE
5 Stade Rochelais vs. Lyon Feb 01 24 – 44 11.10 FALSE
6 Stade Toulousain vs. Bayonne Feb 01 31 – 10 22.70 TRUE
7 Section Paloise vs. Toulon Feb 02 32 – 12 8.30 TRUE

 

Predictions for Round 17

Here are the predictions for Round 17. The prediction is my estimated expected points difference with a positive margin being a win to the home team, and a negative margin a win to the away team.

Game Date Winner Prediction
1 Bordeaux Begles vs. Castres Olympique Feb 15 Bordeaux Begles 11.30
2 Bayonne vs. Racing 92 Feb 15 Bayonne 4.30
3 Lyon vs. Montauban Feb 15 Lyon 22.40
4 Stade Rochelais vs. Montpellier Feb 15 Stade Rochelais 5.60
5 USA Perpignan vs. Section Paloise Feb 15 Section Paloise -2.30
6 Toulon vs. Clermont Feb 15 Toulon 4.50
7 Stade Francais vs. Stade Toulousain Feb 16 Stade Toulousain -6.40

 

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January 29, 2026

NFL Predictions for the Super Bowl

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Team Ratings for the Super Bowl

The basic method is described on my Department home page.
Here are the team ratings prior to this week’s games, along with the ratings at the start of the season.

Current Rating Rating at Season Start Difference
Seahawks 11.49 1.60 9.90
Patriots 9.73 -6.88 16.60
Rams 6.65 3.32 3.30
Lions 5.54 9.26 -3.70
Texans 5.51 0.65 4.90
Bills 5.10 8.28 -3.20
Jaguars 4.42 -6.28 10.70
Broncos 4.05 3.65 0.40
Vikings 3.09 2.67 0.40
Ravens 2.84 11.27 -8.40
Packers 2.06 5.92 -3.90
Bears 1.41 -3.03 4.40
Chargers 0.96 2.67 -1.70
Eagles 0.79 12.46 -11.70
49ers 0.61 -3.05 3.70
Bengals 0.48 3.45 -3.00
Steelers -0.75 -0.33 -0.40
Colts -1.15 -5.52 4.40
Falcons -1.19 -3.22 2.00
Chiefs -1.92 3.00 -4.90
Browns -2.14 -9.54 7.40
Giants -2.18 -7.54 5.40
Saints -2.73 -5.63 2.90
Cowboys -4.12 -3.23 -0.90
Dolphins -4.39 0.72 -5.10
Buccaneers -4.55 3.86 -8.40
Panthers -4.81 -7.28 2.50
Commanders -5.09 2.74 -7.80
Raiders -6.18 -5.45 -0.70
Cardinals -7.86 0.58 -8.40
Titans -9.33 -9.40 0.10
Jets -10.49 -3.87 -6.60

 

Performance So Far

So far there have been 284 matches played, 172 of which were correctly predicted, a success rate of 60.6%.
Here are the predictions for last week’s games.

Game Date Score Prediction Correct
1 Broncos vs. Patriots Jan 26 7 – 10 -5.30 TRUE
2 Seahawks vs. Rams Jan 26 31 – 27 6.50 TRUE

 

Predictions for the Super Bowl

Here are the predictions for the Super Bowl. The prediction is my estimated expected points difference with a positive margin being a win to the home team, and a negative margin a win to the away team.

Game Date Winner Prediction
1 Patriots vs. Seahawks Feb 09 Seahawks -1.80

 

United Rugby Championship Predictions for Week 11

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Team Ratings for Week 11

The basic method is described on my Department home page.
Here are the team ratings prior to this week’s games, along with the ratings at the start of the season.

Current Rating Rating at Season Start Difference
Leinster 10.41 13.41 -3.00
Glasgow 8.68 6.18 2.50
Stormers 7.68 4.17 3.50
Bulls 6.08 8.86 -2.80
Munster 1.90 3.65 -1.80
Ulster 1.68 -3.24 4.90
Edinburgh 1.41 2.67 -1.30
Lions 0.53 -1.19 1.70
Sharks -0.31 1.29 -1.60
Connacht -2.49 -1.39 -1.10
Ospreys -2.60 -2.15 -0.50
Scarlets -3.14 -0.54 -2.60
Cardiff Rugby -3.27 -2.74 -0.50
Benetton -4.60 -2.32 -2.30
Dragons -10.13 -15.66 5.50
Zebre -11.83 -11.02 -0.80

 

Performance So Far

So far there have been 76 matches played, 50 of which were correctly predicted, a success rate of 65.8%.
Here are the predictions for last week’s games.

Game Date Score Prediction Correct
1 Edinburgh vs. Bulls Jan 24 17 – 19 3.60 FALSE
2 Munster vs. Dragons Jan 24 22 – 20 21.00 TRUE
3 Ospreys vs. Lions Jan 24 24 – 24 5.00 FALSE
4 Scarlets vs. Ulster Jan 25 27 – 22 1.40 TRUE
5 Connacht vs. Leinster Jan 25 23 – 34 -10.90 TRUE
6 Stormers vs. Sharks Jan 25 19 – 30 12.30 FALSE
7 Cardiff Rugby vs. Benetton Jan 25 17 – 8 8.10 TRUE
8 Zebre vs. Glasgow Jan 25 21 – 26 -14.70 TRUE

 

Predictions for Week 11

Here are the predictions for Week 11. The prediction is my estimated expected points difference with a positive margin being a win to the home team, and a negative margin a win to the away team.

Game Date Winner Prediction
1 Benetton vs. Scarlets Jan 31 Benetton 5.50
2 Glasgow vs. Munster Jan 31 Glasgow 13.80
3 Lions vs. Bulls Feb 01 Bulls -3.60
4 Sharks vs. Stormers Feb 01 Stormers -6.00
5 Zebre vs. Connacht Feb 01 Connacht -2.30
6 Leinster vs. Edinburgh Feb 01 Leinster 16.00
7 Ospreys vs. Dragons Feb 01 Ospreys 9.50
8 Ulster vs. Cardiff Rugby Feb 01 Ulster 12.00

 

Top 14 Predictions for Round 16

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Team Ratings for Round 16

The basic method is described on my Department home page.
Here are the team ratings prior to this week’s games, along with the ratings at the start of the season.

Current Rating Rating at Season Start Difference
Stade Toulousain 14.45 11.56 2.90
Bordeaux Begles 5.19 4.78 0.40
Stade Rochelais 3.67 1.22 2.50
Section Paloise 3.15 2.21 0.90
Clermont 2.98 1.88 1.10
Montpellier 2.67 -0.21 2.90
Stade Francais 2.32 -2.17 4.50
Toulon 1.39 3.49 -2.10
Racing 92 0.99 1.88 -0.90
Castres Olympique 0.33 0.59 -0.30
Lyon -0.97 -0.45 -0.50
Bayonne -1.75 1.48 -3.20
USA Perpignan -5.67 -3.37 -2.30
Montauban -15.86 -10.00 -5.90

 

Performance So Far

So far there have been 105 matches played, 85 of which were correctly predicted, a success rate of 81%.
Here are the predictions for last week’s games.

Game Date Score Prediction Correct
1 Bayonne vs. Castres Olympique Jan 25 10 – 13 5.40 FALSE
2 Bordeaux Begles vs. Stade Francais Jan 25 28 – 33 10.40 FALSE
3 Racing 92 vs. Lyon Jan 25 35 – 34 9.50 TRUE
4 Stade Toulousain vs. Section Paloise Jan 25 59 – 22 16.50 TRUE
5 Toulon vs. Montpellier Jan 25 30 – 27 5.50 TRUE
6 USA Perpignan vs. Montauban Jan 25 31 – 8 15.80 TRUE
7 Clermont vs. Stade Rochelais Jan 26 32 – 27 5.90 TRUE

 

Predictions for Round 16

Here are the predictions for Round 16. The prediction is my estimated expected points difference with a positive margin being a win to the home team, and a negative margin a win to the away team.

Game Date Winner Prediction
1 Castres Olympique vs. Clermont Feb 01 Castres Olympique 3.80
2 Montauban vs. Bordeaux Begles Feb 01 Bordeaux Begles -14.60
3 Montpellier vs. Stade Francais Feb 01 Montpellier 6.80
4 Racing 92 vs. USA Perpignan Feb 01 Racing 92 13.20
5 Stade Rochelais vs. Lyon Feb 01 Stade Rochelais 11.10
6 Stade Toulousain vs. Bayonne Feb 01 Stade Toulousain 22.70
7 Section Paloise vs. Toulon Feb 02 Section Paloise 8.30

 

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Rugby Premiership Predictions for Round 11

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Team Ratings for Round 11

The basic method is described on my Department home page.
Here are the team ratings prior to this week’s games, along with the ratings at the start of the season.

Current Rating Rating at Season Start Difference
Bath 9.85 10.30 -0.40
Saracens 8.47 5.03 3.40
Northampton Saints 7.08 -1.47 8.50
Leicester Tigers 6.53 5.55 1.00
Bristol 4.92 3.66 1.30
Exeter Chiefs 3.68 -4.58 8.30
Sale Sharks 2.99 6.70 -3.70
Gloucester -4.03 4.13 -8.20
Harlequins -10.03 -3.02 -7.00
Newcastle Red Bulls -21.61 -18.45 -3.20

 

Performance So Far

So far there have been 50 matches played, 37 of which were correctly predicted, a success rate of 74%.
Here are the predictions for last week’s games.

Game Date Score Prediction Correct
1 Exeter Chiefs vs. Bristol Jan 25 3 – 8 7.70 FALSE
2 Gloucester vs. Bath Jan 25 26 – 30 -7.60 TRUE
3 Harlequins vs. Leicester Tigers Jan 25 7 – 36 -6.20 TRUE
4 Sale Sharks vs. Northampton Saints Jan 25 29 – 43 5.90 FALSE
5 Saracens vs. Newcastle Red Bulls Jan 25 73 – 14 33.40 TRUE

 

Predictions for Round 11

Here are the predictions for Round 11. The prediction is my estimated expected points difference with a positive margin being a win to the home team, and a negative margin a win to the away team.

Game Date Winner Prediction
1 Bath vs. Saracens Mar 21 Bath 8.40
2 Exeter Chiefs vs. Sale Sharks Mar 22 Exeter Chiefs 7.70
3 Harlequins vs. Gloucester Mar 22 Harlequins 1.00
4 Northampton Saints vs. Newcastle Red Bulls Mar 22 Northampton Saints 35.70
5 Leicester Tigers vs. Bristol Mar 23 Leicester Tigers 8.60

 

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