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Rugby World Cup Preview

The Rugby World Cup is one of the biggest sporting events this year. As the world’s top 20 teams converge in New Zealand, Farhan Shah previews the tournament’s main contenders.

Are you ready for some NFL football?

After an eventful break during the American summer, the NFL is ready to kick off the 2011/12 season. Liam Quinn looks at five of the main Super Bowl contenders.

AFL Week One Finals Preview: No certainties

After a long and gruelling 24-round season, the AFL finals will commence tonight at the MCG. Ben Waterworth and John Takemura preview the first week of the finals and both believe anything is possible.

AFL Finals: Hawthorn team preview

Hawthorn takes on Geelong this Friday night in the much anticipated qualifying final. Jonathan Wilkinson takes an in-depth look at Hawthorn’s chances this finals series.

AFL Finals: Geelong team preview

Geelong takes on Hawthorn in a 2008 grand final rematch on Friday night. Tom Midwood takes a look at Geelong’s chances of winning it all.

AFL Finals: Carlton team preview

With the countdown to the AFL finals underway, upstart continues to preview the eight teams facing off this weekend. Giulio Di Giorgio assesses Carlton’s chances against arch-enemy Essendon.

AFL Finals: Essendon team preview

Essendon faces Carlton this weekend in a must-win elimination final. Sam Patrick takes an in depth look at the Bombers’ chances in the finals.

AFL Finals: Sydney team preview

It’s the final countdown, and upstart is previewing each team leading to the first weekend of the AFL finals. Jake D’Amato takes a look at how far the Sydney Swans are likely to go in the finals.

AFL Finals: St Kilda team preview

St Kilda take on Sydney in the first weekend of the AFL finals. Joel Peterson takes a look at the Saints’ chances, as upstart continues its countdown to the AFL finals.

From the grandstand: Grading the rest

While eight AFL clubs are preparing for a gruelling finals series, nine others are relaxing and reflecting on what has been a hectic season. Ben Waterworth assesses the teams that won’t be featuring deep into September.

AFL Finals: Collingwood team preview

With the countdown to the AFL finals underway, upstart will preview the eight teams facing off this weekend. To kick off, Liam Quinn looks at Collingwood’s chances of going back to back.

AFL Finals: West Coast team preview

With the countdown to the AFL finals underway, upstart will preview the eight teams facing off this weekend. Dyson Baker takes a close look a the West Coast Eagles’ chances against the Collingwood juggernaut.

Round 24 Preview: A final before finals

With one week to go until the finals, heavyweight clubs Collingwood and Geelong face off in a top-of-the-table clash at the MCG. Ben Waterworth and John Takemura share their tips for that game, plus all of the other AFL matches for Round 24.

2011 US Open Tennis

With the 2011 US Open Tennis Championships now underway, Farhan Shah looks at the tournament’s main contenders, in the season’s final Grand Slam of the year.

From the grandstand: Collingwood’s best line-up

The sole problem Collingwood has at the moment is deciding which players to leave out of its dominant team. Ben Waterworth predicts the 22 players that will give the Magpies the best chance of going back-to-back.

Round 23 Preview: Final chance for Roos

Will North Melbourne keep its slim finals hopes alive with a win over St Kilda on Saturday night? Ben Waterworth and John Takemura believe so, as they preview all of the action in Round 23 of the AFL.

From the grandstand: Freo must overcome Victorian hoodoo

Fremantle’s poor record in Victoria continued on Saturday night with a big loss to North Melbourne. Ben Waterworth believes the Dockers will not be considered premiership contenders until they rectify their phobia of Victoria.

Round 22 Preview: The finals countdown

With finals only three weeks away, so much is on the line for a number of AFL teams this weekend. Ben Waterworth and John Takemura cast their eyes over Round 22 and share their ‘expert’ analysis.

EPL Preview III – The Contenders

With the first round of the 2011/2012 English Premier League completed, Tom Midwood looks at the big boys of the EPL and their chances of glory come May next year in the final upstart preview.