The British and Irish Lions staged a stunning comeback from an 18-point deficit with a last-gasp try to edge the Wallabies 29-26, and seal the three-match

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.

British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell isn't buying into predictions of a 3-0 series sweep over Australia.

If those organising this year’s Lions tour to Australia had sat down and sketched out their dream second Test, it would not have been too far off what we saw at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday.

The British & Irish Lions are one win away from a historic series sweep as they head into the Second Test against Australia on Saturday.

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Hugo Keenan touched down with seconds left to propel the British and Irish Lions to a series victory over Australia with a 29-26 triumph in the second Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground.