This year’s Melbourne Cup is almost here with the race kicking off at Flemington Racecourse. While restrictions will limit spectators to only 10,000, millions of Aussies will be watching the racing action from home. The race will have a field of 24 local and international horses racing over 3200m for a whopping $8 million. Here are other things you need to know ahead of the 2021 Melbourne Cup.
The 161st running of the race that stops the nation will start at 3pm Sydney time so stay tuned for results. Here’s how you can watch the race live or stream it online.
UPDATE: Very Elleegant, ridden by James McDonald and trained by Chris Waller, has been declared the winner of the 2021 Melbourne Cup.
How to watch the Melbourne Cup?
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Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury will fight for the WBC heavyweight championship today and it promises to have everyone in the boxing world on the edge of their seats. The last two fights between these two have been epic classics, and the third should be no different.
Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder: Trilogy fight in Las Vegas
Boxing’s heavyweight division is going through a golden era, and Tyson Fury is right at the centre of it. After a draw and a win over Deontay Wilder in his last two fights, he is looking the settle the score once and for all whilst defending his world title, and an undefeated record.
Wilder has revenge on his mind. The American fighter’s only career loss came against Fury in their last fight, and the 35-year-old wants his WBC title back. Not many have Wilder down as a favourite for this contest, but the man has the ultimate weapon; a right hand that few have taken without hitting the canvas.
The winner of this one will be looking to unify the division by taking of the winner of the Usyk vs Joshua 2. Usyk holds all the other belts at heavyweight, and a fight between him a Fury would be something pretty spectacular. But Fury will have to win today first, so make sure you know where you are watching it!
When is Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury?
Fury vs Wilder 3 will be available to stream live in Australia from 12.00pm (Sydney time), Sunday, October 10th. The fight will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Where to watch Wilder vs Fury III?
The only way to watch Wilder vs Fury is via Main Event Pay Per View, which is available via Foxtel and Kayo Sports.
There’s no need for a Kayo subscription to stream the fight between Fury and Wilder. Both Kayo subscribers and non-subscribers can catch this on pay-per-view for only $59.95 via Main Event on Kayo this Sunday, October 10th from 12.00pm (Sydney).
Australian UFC Featherweight title holder, Alexander Volkanovski will step into the Octagon again today to defend his title against Brian Ortega. It could be the last fight in the division for the Sydney fighter, who plans to move up a weight if he overcomes his dangerous American opponent.
Alex Volkanovski vs Brian Ortega: A Las Vegas showdown
This fight is a must-watch for Aussie fight fans. Alexander Volkanovski is one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in MMA, and will be getting close to legendary status if he makes a second title defence. He has cleaned up in the Featherweight division, and there is just one fighter standing in his way before he plans to move up to Lightweight for more ‘mega-fights’.
Brian Ortega, like Volkanovski, has only one loss on his record. He is a brawler who like can stand toe-to-toe or take it to the mat. This will be his second shot at the UFC Featherweight title after losing against Max Holloway in a classic back in 2018, a man Volkanovski beat for the same title. Brian Ortega has slowly built up his reputation again since, the highlight coming against the Korean Zombie in his last fight.
Fans of UFC will know just how much these two fighters dislike each other from watching UFC’s Ultimate Fighter. They both captained teams of upcoming MMA stars, and the chat between the two made for some enthralling viewing alone.
When is Alexander Volkanovski vs Brian Ortega?
Volkanovski vs Ortega will be available to stream live in Australia from 12.00pm AEST, Sunday, October 26th. The fight will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas (Saturday night in USA).
How to watch UFC 266 Volkanovski vs Ortega?
The only way to watch UFC 266 in Australia is via Main Event Pay Per View, which is available via Foxtel and Kayo Sports.
There’s no need for a Kayo subscription to stream the fight between Volkanovski and Ortega. Both Kayo subscribers and non-subscribers can catch this on pay-per-view for only $54.95 via Main Event on Kayo this Sunday, October 26th from 12.00pm AEST.
After a disappointing loss to the Rabbitohs last weekend, the Panthers will be hoping to get their Telstra Premiership finals run back on track tonight. But Parramatta Eels will be no pushovers and have their own eyes set on a spot in the Preliminary round. This one is going to be explosive!
Stream Parramatta Eels vs Penrith Panthers
Both of these teams want to make it to the Grand Final, but last weekend’s performances have brought them together in a game few saw coming. Penrith Panthers were beaten by the Rabbitohs and the Eels just squeezed past Newcastle in two dazzling games.
Now it’s a winner takes all match for a place against Melbourne Storm next week, but who will come out on top? Check on the Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels squads for tonight’s game, as well as how to watch and stream the action live below.
Parramatta Eels
Here is the Parramatta Eels provisional squad for tonight’s game. Every player to a man will have to be bang on form to overcome the Panthers, but this team certainly have the tools to cause a major upset.
Forwards:8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Ray Stone 10. Junior Paulo 11. Shaun Lane 12. Marata Niukore 13. Nathan Brown
Interchange:14. Will Smith 15. Isaiah Papali’i 16. Bryce Cartwright 17. Ryan Matterson 18. Makahesi Makatoa 19. Oregon Kaufusi 20. Tom Opacic 21. Jakob Arthur
Penrith Panthers
Ivan Cleary and his Panthers missed out on the minor Premiership, but won’t want to miss out again in another Grand Final. With players like Brian To’o and Nathan Cleary, you feel they have the skills to get past the Eels. But as last weekend showed us, anything is possible in the Finals.
Backs:1. Dylan Edwards 2. Stephen Crichton 3. Paul Momirovski 4. Matt Burton 5. Brian To’o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Nathan Cleary
Forwards:8. Moses Leota 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Kurt Capewell 13. Isaah Yeo
Interchange:14. Mitch Kenny 15. Scott Sorensen 16. Tevita Pangai Junior 17. Liam Martin 18. Spencer Leniu 19. Izack Tago 20. Brent Naden 21. Tyrone May
How to stream Penrith Panthers vs Parramatta Eels
You can watch and stream the Eels v Panthers game tonight (September 18th) on Kayo Sports. It will all get underway from 7.50pm (AEST), live from the BB Print Stadium, Mackay (Gold Coast).
Watch Parramatta Eels vs Penrith Panthers live with Kayo
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An all Sydney derby is set to get underway this Friday as Manly Warringah Sea Eagles take on the Sydney Roosters in the first NRL semi-final. This is a ‘lose and your out’ fixture, meaning both teams seasons hang in the balance. The Finals Series has been thrilling so far, and this one shouldn’t be any different.
Stream Sea Eagles vs South Sydney Roosters
Both of these teams want to make it to the Grand Final, but last weekend’s performance has brought about a reality check. Manly wer thrashed by Storm and Roosters were on the cusp of elimination, the only thing stopping them going out was a wayward pass in the last second of the game.
Find out more about the expected lineups for both teams below, as well as how to watch the game live or later on demand.
Team Sea Eagles
The Manly Sea Eagles lost their game in NRL Finals week 1 after a crushing defeat against Melbourne Storm. The confidence they can take into this weekend is the fact that they finished above the Roosters on the ladder. Check out the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles squad here. this side certainly has the talent to make it into the Preliminary Finals. Can they get all the way to the Grand Final? That remains a big ask.
The Roosters have played 2 games vs Sea Eagles this year. The first was won comprehensively by the Chucks, the second was a narrow win for the Sea Eagles. They are capable of getting past Manly but will want to avoid losing as many points as they did against the Titans last week.
Backs: 1. James Tedesco (Roosters) 2. Daniel Tupou (Roosters) 3. Josh Morris (Roosters) 4. Joseph Manu (Roosters) 5. Matt Ikuvalu (Roosters) 6. Drew Hutchison (Roosters) 7. Sam Walker (Roosters)
Forwards: 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (Roosters) 9. Sam Verrills (Roosters) 10. Isaac Liu (Roosters) 11. Angus Crichton (Roosters) 12. Sitili Tupouniua (Roosters) 13. Victor Radley (Roosters)
Interchange: 14. Lachlan Lam (Roosters) 15. Nat Butcher (Roosters) 16. Egan Butcher (Roosters) 17. Fletcher Baker (Roosters) 18. Ben Thomas (Roosters) 19. Billy Smith (Roosters)
How to stream Roosters vs Sea Eagles
You can watch and stream the Rooster v Sea Eagles game tonight (September 17th) on Kayo Sports. It will all get underway from 7.50pm (AEST), live from the BB Print Stadium, Mackay.
Watch match Roosters v Sea Eagles live with Kayo
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The last game of Finals Week 1 will get underway this afternoon. Parramatta Eels will take on Newcastle Knights in a ‘lose and you’re out’ game. The Eels go into the match as favourites and will feel they have the tools to advance.
Newcastle has had a strong finish to the season but still finished eight points behind Eels, even if they ended just one place below. Just getting to the Finals is seen as progress for the Knights, but their fans will demand more.
Stream Parramatta Eels vs Newcastle Knights Eagles
Parramatta let a promising start to the season slip away with some inconsistent performances. They could be considered a dark horse for a Grand Final place if all their biggest stars are firing, but it is difficult to see them getting past the bigger teams.
Newcastle won five of their last six to get to this stage of the competition, so they are on form. But, those wins came against teams lower down the ladder, and the team will also be trying to forget their 40-4 thrashing at the hands of the Eels in June.
How to stream Eels vs Knights
You can watch and stream Eels vs Knights game today on Kayo Sports. It will all get underway from 4.05pm (AEST), live from the Browne Park.
You can get access to Kayo Sports instantly with their 14 day Free trial offer, ideal for watching this evening’s game, as well as all three other finals fixtures this weekend.
The biggest game of the Finals Week 1 will get underway tonight as South Sydney Rabbitohs take on the Penrith Panthers. These two have been setting the pace alongside Storm all season, and it’s a difficult game to call.
Wayne Bennett has got the Bunnies playing with some real flair this year, thanks to the likes of Latrell Mitchell and Damien Cook. The Panthers can counter that with the likes of Nathan Cleary and Brian To’o. This one is going to special!
Stream Penrith Panthers vs South Sydney Rabbitohs
This game could easily be a warm-up for the Grand Final. The winners and losers are still capable of going all the way after this game, but they will both fancy a week with their feet up.
There are so many big-game players in both squads that it is difficult to spot weaknesses. The fact that Penrith got all the way to the Grand Final last year, and are super hungry for success under Cleary and his team of young stars, may give them a slight edge.
How to stream Panthers vs Rabbitohs
You can watch and stream Panthers vs Rabbitohs game tonight on Kayo Sports. It will all get underway from 7.50pm (AEST), live from the QCB Stadium.
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The NRL Finals continue today as the Sydney Roosters take on the Gold Coast Titans. It promises to be an intriguing tie and a difficult one to call, such has been the inconsistency of both teams this year.
The men from Queensland squeezed into the top 8 through the back door last week and will want to make their first finals appearance since 2016 count. The Roosters are used to playing in this stage of the competition and will be hoping their best is still yet to come.
Stream Sydney Roosters vs Gold Coast Titans
The Roosters narrowly missed out on fourth place, meaning this game is a must-win if they want to play at the Suncorp on Grand Final day. They have the players to get there, the problem is they just haven’t been performing to their normal levels.
A lot think that Gold Coast should just thank their lucky stars they are still in the competition, but they aren’t just here to make up the numbers. They are the only team from Queensland to get to the last eight and will have an entire State behind them at the QCB Stadium.
How to stream Roosters vs Titans
You can watch and stream Roosters vs Titans game tonight on Kayo Sports. It will all get underway from 5.40pm (AEST), live from the QCB Stadium.
Get live access to Kayo Sports instantly with their 14 day Free trial offer, ideal for watching this evening’s game, as well as all other finals fixtures this weekend. You can also watch all of this weekend’s action on demand.
The NRL Finals Series is set to kick off tonight featuring two teams that could easily meet again in the Grand Final. Regular season ladder toppers, Melbourne Storm will face one of the most in-form teams in the Premiership, Manly Sea Eagles.
Craig Bellamy is keen to win his fourth Grand Final with the Storm this year and become back-to-back champions in the process. It’s almost 10 years to the day since Manly last tasted Grand Final glory, and a win here tonight could send them well on their way to celebrating this anniversary in style.
Stream Melbourne Storm vs Manly Sea Eagles
Melbourne have pretty much been pinned to the top of the ladder all season with Penrith and the Rabbitohs. They have class all over the pitch and a seemingly unquenchable thirst for success. It doesn’t even matter where they play, after moving to the Suncorp midseason.
Manly finished the regular season on the front foot, winning 8 of their last 10 games to finish fourth on the ladder. Interestingly, the last team to hand the Sea Eagles a defeat was Melbourne Storm in August (28-18), a game Manly will have to learn from to progress.
How to stream Storm v Sea Eagles
You can watch and stream Storm v Sea Eagles game tonight on Kayo Sports. It will all get underway from 7.50pm (AEST), live from the Sunshine Coast Stadium.
You can get access to Kayo Sports instantly with their 14 day Free trial offer, ideal for watching this evening’s game, as well as all three other finals fixtures this weekend.
