DARK SECRETS: 3 | Vintage Vibes

Australia 26-29 British & Irish Lions: second Test – as it happened

A gripping second Test and series was won by the last play of the match in Melbourne as the Lions roared back

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2025

Is Australia vs the British and Irish Lions on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch second Test

Everything you need to know ahead of the second Test

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2025

Growing confidence gives Wallabies hope of ‘special’ win over Lions in MCG clash

Australia coach Joe Schmidt is keen to avoid reliance on results but admits victory in the second Test would be a huge fillip for this group of players

The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2025

Huw Jones returns to Lions XV for second Australia Test after Garry Ringrose withdraws with concussion

The Irishman was due to start after returning to the pitch against Pasifika XV

Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2025

The selfless reason why Garry Ringrose will miss the second Lions Test

The Irish centre stood himself down having been selected to start the second Test in Melbourne

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025

Big names return for Wallabies' do-or-die clash

The Wallabies' biggest and best players in Will Skelton and Rob Valetini say they don't want to play "nice" against the Lions in their crunch Test.

AAP · Jul 24, 2025

Bundee Aki and Andrew Porter start in Irish-heavy Lions side for second Test

Ollie Chessum is also brought into the starting side with Joe McCarthy out due to a foot injury, while Owen Farrell is brought on to the bench

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025

Wallabies boosted by returning Rob Valetini and Will Skelton for second Lions Test

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has recalled the hulking forwards to add much-needed muscle for the must-win second Test at the MCG

The Guardian - AU · Jul 24, 2025

Can Melbourne learn to love the Wallabies? Inside Australian rugby union’s fight for eyeballs in AFL heartland

The second Test against the British and Irish Lions will be held in the heart of an AFL city - but the Wallabies are hopeful that they will be the biggest show in town

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2025

Jamie George predicts Lions will face backlash from ‘much better’ Australia

The Wallabies hope to have big-hitting forwards Will Skelton and Rob Valetini back from injury for the second Test in Melbourne.

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2025