Australia

26 - 29

Full Time

British & Irish Lions

Australia vs British & Irish Lions

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The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

80'

British & Irish Lions go for goal with Finn Russell taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

80'

Try

British & Irish Lions are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Hugo Keenan picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

79'

Spellbinding play by Jamison Gibson-Park is finished off with a try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Will Stuart bursts through to advance the British & Irish Lions attack.

78'

A gap opened in the defence and Blair Kinghorn took full advantage.

69'

British & Irish Lions sub Will Stuart comes onto the field.

64'

Tadhg Furlong departs for British & Irish Lions.

64'

British & Irish Lions sub Ronan Kelleher comes onto the field.

64'

Dan Sheehan departs for British & Irish Lions.

64'

Australia sub Carlo Tizzano comes onto the field.

60'

Fraser McReight departs for Australia.

60'

British & Irish Lions sub Blair Kinghorn comes onto the field.

60'

James Lowe departs for British & Irish Lions.

60'

British & Irish Lions sub Owen Farrell comes onto the field.

60'

Huw Jones departs for British & Irish Lions.

60'

Conversion

The British & Irish Lions supporters go wild as Finn Russell successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

Great hands by British & Irish Lions leads to a try for Tadhg Beirne

59'

James Lowe played a key part in that try.

59'

What a run here by Bundee Aki as they get over the gainline!

57'

Billy Pollard comes on for Australia.

56'

Dave Porecki leaves the field.

56'

Jac Morgan comes on.

54'

Tom Curry comes off.

54'

Ellis Genge comes on.

54'

Andrew Porter comes off.

54'

James Ryan comes on.

54'

Ollie Chessum comes off.

54'

What a run here by Langi Gleeson as they get over the gainline!

54'

What a run here by Jake Gordon as they get over the gainline!

53'

Penalty Goal

Tom Lynagh does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

53'

What a run here by Tate McDermott as they get over the gainline!

51'

Australia decide to make a substitution, with Jeremy Williams getting some game time.

47'

Australia decide to make a substitution, with Will Skelton being replaced.

47'

Fabulous play by Australia has led to Harry Wilson being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Australia make a substitution with Angus Bell coming on.

40'

Australia make a substitution with James Slipper coming off.

40'

Australia make a substitution with Langi Gleeson coming on.

40'

Australia make a substitution with Rob Valetini coming off.

40'

Australia make a substitution with Tom Robertson coming on.

40'

Australia make a substitution with Allan Alaalatoa coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Conversion

Finn Russell does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

Incisive passing by British & Irish Lions is finished off by Huw Jones, as they goes over for the try.

37'

That's a great try assist by Hugo Keenan.

37'

British & Irish Lions go for goal with Finn Russell taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

35'

Try

Incisive passing by British & Irish Lions is finished off by Tom Curry, as they goes over for the try.

34'

Fabulous play by British & Irish Lions has led to Tom Curry being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Jack Conan sets up the try.

34'

Australia go for goal with Tom Lynagh taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

31'

Try

Silky skills by Australia ends with a try for Tom Wright.

30'

Spellbinding play by Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is finished off with a try.

29'

Trouble here as Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii breaches the defence.

29'

Trouble here as Max Jorgensen breaches the defence.

29'

Conversion

Tom Lynagh makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Jake Gordon scores from close range.

28'

Trouble here as Jake Gordon breaches the defence.

28'

Tom Lynagh curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

23'

Try

Australia are stopped just a few metres from the try line but James Slipper picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

22'

That's a great try assist by Len Ikitau.

22'

Yellow Card

Tommy Freeman (British & Irish Lions) is shown a yellow card

22'

Australia make a substitution with Tate McDermott coming on.

19'

Australia make a substitution with Harry Potter coming off.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Max Jorgensen bursts through to advance the Australia attack.

19'

Finn Russell takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

16'

Try

Dan Sheehan scores the try from close range.

15'

Penalty Goal

Tom Lynagh makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

10'

Penalty Goal

Tom Lynagh has kicked a penalty goal.

The defensive line has been broken as Nick Frost goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Australia v British & Irish Lions 
  
 Sat 26th July 2025, 03:00am PDT 
  
 Melbourne Cricket Ground 
  
 CBS Sports, Paramount+ 
  
 Andrea Piardi

Points Flow Chart

British & Irish Lions win +3

Time in lead

Mins in lead

95%

% Of Game In Lead

20%

Possession Last 10 min

80%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Keenan

79'

26 - 29

Russell

60'

26 - 24

Beirne

59'

26 - 22

Lynagh

26 - 17

53'

Half Time

Russell

38'

23 - 17

Jones

37'

23 - 15

Curry

34'

23 - 10

Wright

23 - 5

30'

Lynagh

18 - 5

28'

Gordon

16 - 5

28'

Slipper

11 - 5

22'

Freeman

22'

6 - 5

Sheehan

15'

6 - 5

Lynagh

6 - 0

10'

Lynagh

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Australia

British & Irish Lions

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Defence Profile

Australia

British & Irish Lions

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

58%

52%

3-6 secs

27%

35%

6+ secs

15%

13%

110

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

55'

62'

63'

68'

70'

Australia

British & Irish Lions

Wallabies vs British & Irish Lions Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Wallabies face off against British & Irish Lions in British & Irish Lions on Sat 26th July 2025 at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 11:00 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 12:00 SAST on SuperSport, 22:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 20:00 AEST on Stan Sport, Nine in Australia and 03:00 EST on CBS Sports, Paramount+ in the US.

Wallabies won the last encounter but British & Irish Lions are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Wallabies vs British & Irish Lions Squads

The official squads for Wallabies vs British & Irish Lions will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.