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British and Irish Lions v Wallabies - First Test
QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, JUL 19 – The British and Irish Lions secured a 27-19 victory in the first Test of their 2025 Australia tour, maintaining their unbeaten record in Brisbane with strong forward and backline performances.
- Saturday's first Test at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane saw the Lions win 27-19 against Australia.
- Twelve years after their last tour, the Lions face Australia, who are missing Will Skelton and Rob Valetini due to injuries.
- 52,229-Strong Suncorp Stadium crowd witnessed Tadhg Beirne emerge as player of the match, with Finn Russell, Tom Curry and Ellis Genge starring.
- Despite the deficit, Australia responded with late scores, setting up a must-win second Test in Melbourne next Saturday.
- Historically, the British and Irish Lions have won 17 of their 23 Tests against Australia and are 6-0 on tour after wins over Super Rugby sides and an invitational XV.
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British and Irish Lions beat Australia 27-19 in series-opening rugby test
The British and Irish Lions have dominated in a 29-17 win over the Wallabies in the series-opening rugby test in Brisbane. Flyhalf Finn Russell kicked a penalty, landed three conversions and set up the first try. The Lions were in…
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