US EditionKeenan the Hero as Lions Seal Comeback Series Win
AUSTRALIA, JUL 26 – The British and Irish Lions overcame an 18-point deficit to win the series with a last-minute try, sealing a 29-26 victory and a 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
- The British and Irish Lions secured a 29-26 comeback victory over Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in July 2025 with Hugo Keenan scoring the winning try in the final minute.
- The Lions trailed 23-5 early on due to strong Wallabies scoring including three tries in 15 minutes and penalties, but errors and key sin-bins shifted momentum toward the Lions.
- Key moments included Tadhg Beirne’s try and Finn Russell’s conversions, plus defensive efforts by Maro Itoje, who was named man of the match, helping to overcome the 18-point deficit.
- The record crowd of 90,307 witnessed the Lions complete the biggest-ever deficit comeback in their history, clinching a rare series win down under with back-to-back victories.
- With the 2-0 series lead secured, the Lions planned to travel to Sydney for the final Test, potentially recording their first whitewash over Australia since 1904 as head coach Andy Farrell praised the fans.
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Wallabies left heartbroken as Lions score controversial try to win series at MCG
The Wallabies take on the British & Irish Lions in the second Test at the MCG in Melbourne tonight at 8pm and the Wallabies must win to keep the series alive. Nine and Stan Sport will broadcast the match live.
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C 23%
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