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The Second Test between the Lions and Australia takes place on Saturday July 26, 2025, with kick-off scheduled for 11am BST. That is 8pm local time. The iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground will host the match, with more than 90,000 fans expected to be in attendance.
The British & Irish Lions are one win away from a historic series sweep as they head into the Second Test against Australia on Saturday.
Hugo Keenan scored a last-gasp try as the British & Irish Lions mounted a record comeback from 18 points down to overhaul a gallant Australia 29-26 and win the series with a test to spare.
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Lions vs Australia LIVE: Second Test result, latest updates and reaction as series won early
There are three changes to the side that won in Brisbane, with Andrew Porter in for Ellis Genge at loosehead, while Ollie Chessum replaces the injured Joe McCarthy. Bundee Aki comes into the middle to deputise for Sione Tuipulotu. Follow all the action below!
The British & Irish Lions can secure a Test series victory for the first time since 2013 when they take on Australia in Melbourne. Andy Farrell’s Lions claimed a brilliant 27-19 win over
Ollie Chessum comes into the second-row alongside England teammate Maro Itoje, replacing Joe McCarthy. There is just the one change in the backline with Bundee Aki replacing the injured centre Sione Tuipulotu. Meanwhile, Owen Farrell is set to win another Lions Test cap off the bench.
The British and Irish Lions made history as they came from 23-5 down to beat Australia 29-26 in front of over 90,000 people at the MCG.
The British and Irish Lions won their first tour series in 12 years in dramatic fashion as they beat Australia in the second Test. The Lions claimed series victory Down Under on Saturday,
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Tonight's rugy news as Australia great demands action against Lions ref after Jac Morgan row
Former Australia centre Morgan Turinui has slammed Andrea Piardi for getting his match-defining decision in the Lions' dramatic victory over the Wallabies "completely wrong" and insists he should be put in front of the World Rugby board to explain himself.