The British & Irish Lions stormed back from an 18-point deficit to overhaul Australia 29-26 in front a record crowd in Melbourne on Saturday and seal the series with a test to spare in front of their ecstatic red-clad army of fans.

Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh has backed Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt over his spray at the referee’s decision to not penalise foul play in the final minute of the second Lions Test.

The Lions rallied late to snatch a memorable win in Melbourne to secure the series win over Australia with one Test remaining

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.

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt spoke about the "wicked backlash that sport can have" after his team was denied victory in the second test against the British and Irish Lions by a last-gasp try.

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.

Australia head coach Joe Schmidt has questioned the decision to award Hugo Keenan ’s match-winning try in the second Test, believing that Jac Morgan ’s clean-out on Carlo Tizzano should have been penalised.