British and Irish Lions: Andy Farrell Eyes 3-0 Sweep with Series Won
- The British and Irish Lions secured a 29-26 victory over Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 26, 2025, clinching the Test series with a game to spare.
- The Lions overcame a 23-5 deficit in the first half by responding to coach Andy Farrell's encouragement and a motivational message from a player’s uncle to ensure victory.
- Hugo Keenan scored a last-minute try with 23 seconds remaining, sealing the series win before a record crowd of 90,307 fans at the historic 172-year-old venue.
- Captain Maro Itoje described playing for the Lions as an honour and said the team deserved their win, while Farrell praised the Wallabies’ courage and called the comeback story remarkable.
- With the series won, the Lions now aim for a 3-0 clean sweep in the final Test in Sydney, which would mark a unique achievement and is a moment the players intend to cherish.
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Hugo Keenan and Maro Itoje react after British and Irish Lions rock Australia with remarkable comeback
Hugo Keenan and Maro Itoje have reacted after the British and Irish Lions produced a stunning comeback to rock Australia at Melbourne's MCG on Saturday.The tourists looked as though they would crash to defeat when they fell 23-5 down in the first half.However, the Lions then staged a brilliant comeback to win 29-26 - with Keenan scoring a try at the death with just 23 seconds left on the clock.The Irishman was mobbed by his team-mates after goin…
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The British and Irish Lions wrapped up the series with a win over Australia in Melbourne - that came as a result of Hugo Keenan's last minute try to send the travelling fans into euphoria
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