Lions vs Australia LIVE! 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.

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.

That was an incredible game of Test match rugby, finished with a dagger blow to the hearts of Australian rugby by Irishman Hugo Keenan.

MELBOURNE: Owen Farrell wasn't included in the original touring party but has impressed in two games since being flown in as a replacement.

MELBOURNE, Australia — Owen Farrell has been selected on the bench in a British and Irish Lions overhaul for the second test against Australia that includes three changes to the starting lineup that won the first test 27-19 in Brisbane last weekend.

The British and Irish Lions will enter uncharted territory when they play at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground for the first time.