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Keenan the Hero as Lions Seal Comeback Series Win
AUSTRALIA, JUL 26 – The British and Irish Lions overcame an 18-point deficit to win the series with a last-minute try, sealing a 29-26 victory and a 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
- The British & Irish Lions secured a 29-26 comeback victory over Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 26, 2025.
- The Lions overcame an 18-point deficit caused by early Wallabies scoring and disciplinary penalties affecting Lions’ performance in the first half.
- Key moments included Tadhg Beirne and Hugo Keenan scoring crucial tries and Maro Itoje being named man of the match in front of a record crowd of 90,307.
- The Italian referee Andrea Piardi stated both players arrived simultaneously in a key play, while coach Andy Farrell praised the fans and insisted his players had no doubt of victory.
- The Lions’ win sealed a 2-0 series lead with a chance for a series whitewash, marking their biggest deficit comeback in history and a rare series success in Australia.
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Wallabies left heartbroken as Lions score controversial try to win series at MCG
The Wallabies take on the British & Irish Lions in the second Test at the MCG in Melbourne tonight at 8pm and the Wallabies must win to keep the series alive. Nine and Stan Sport will broadcast the match live.
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Leaning Left19Leaning Right4Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution66% Left
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- 66% of the sources lean Left
66% Left
L 66%
C 21%
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