Summary

  • Much-improved England beat Australia in Brisbane to level series at 1-1

  • Billy Vunipola rumbled over from line-out move for early try

  • 'Tongan Thor' Taniela Tupou powered over to reduce England's lead

  • Owen Farrell kicked six penalties but Samu Kerevi try put England under pressure

  • Eddie Jones' side regained control to end losing four-game run

  • Series decider in Sydney next Saturday

  1. Postpublished at 11:37 British Summer Time 9 July 2022

    Australia 0-13 England

    Ugo Monye
    Former England winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    If that's a deliberate knock-on then it should be a penalty try. Back yourself in your decision.

    Tommy Freeman is walking over the line if he got the ball.

  2. Postpublished at 11:37 British Summer Time 9 July 2022

    Australia 0-13 England

    Chris Ashton
    Former England winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    He's clearly trying to catch the ball.

  3. Postpublished at 20 mins

    Australia 0-13 England

    England roll through the phases close to the Australian line.

    They win the penalty and Marcus Smith tries the blockbuster pass out wide but it's knocked forward by Izaia Perese.

    Is that deliberate? The referee wants to check it...

  4. 'England winding Aussies up'published at 11:33 British Summer Time 9 July 2022

    Australia 0-13 England

    Chris Ashton
    Former England winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    I know Ellis has given the penalty away but I love it. Every chance they get, England are winding the Aussies up.

  5. Postpublished at 16 mins

    Australia 0-13 England

    Ellis Genge leaves a bit on Nic White after the ball is moved wide. It's just a penalty and the England prop avoids any further punishment.

  6. 'It's all England'published at 11:28 British Summer Time 9 July 2022

    Australia 0-13 England

    Chris Jones
    BBC rugby union correspondent on BBC Radio 5 Live

    What a start England have made. For all their talk of development they have the points on the board.

    It's been all England and we can hear the travelling fans singing.

    England celebrate Vunipola's tryImage source, Getty Images
  7. Penalty - Australia 0-13 Englandpublished at 15 mins

    Owen Farrell

    Owen Farrell steps up and kicks another penalty over the posts. England stretch their lead.

  8. Postpublished at 14 mins

    Australia 0-10 England

    Taniela Tupou doesn't use his arms as he flies into the ruck and that will be another penalty for England.

    Basics.

  9. Postpublished at 12 mins

    Australia 0-10 England

    England have been slick in the opening stages in Brisbane.

    They are controlling the pace of the game and forcing Australia into needless errors.

  10. Penalty - Australia 0-10 Englandpublished at 10 mins

    Owen Farrell

    Owen Farrell bangs over another three points and England are in control of this second Test.

  11. 'Quick starts'published at 11:21 British Summer Time 9 July 2022

    Australia 0-7 England

    Ugo Monye
    Former England winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Australia have barely laid a glove.

    England at their very best have always been know for these quick starts and after five minutes, they lead.

  12. try

    Converted Try - Australia 0-7 Englandpublished at 5 mins

    Billy Vunipola (con Owen Farrell)

    Straight off the training field and it has been coming!

    England have the five-metre line-out and it's thrown to Mare Itoje.

    The ball is shifted to Billy Vunipola at the back of the maul and the white shirts power over the line.

    Owen Farrell adds the extras.

  13. Replacementpublished at 4 mins

    Australia 0-0 England

    Some early concern for the hosts here as Jordan Petaia for a head injury assessment.

    The full-back is off the line quickly but he takes a blow to the head.

    He is replaced by Izaia Perese.

  14. Postpublished at 11:15 British Summer Time 9 July 2022

    Australia 0-0 England

    Chris Ashton
    Former England winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    What a message.

    Ellis Genge just runs straight through Michael Hooper.

  15. Postpublished at 1 min

    Australia 0-0 England

    Sit down!

    England might just be up for this one.

    Ellis Genge is thrown a flat pass and he pins his ears back before running through Wallaby captain Michael Hooper.

    The gold number seven shirt is smashed backwards and that will please Eddie Jones early on.

  16. Kick-offpublished at 11:11 British Summer Time 9 July 2022

    Australia 0-0 England

    Owen Farrell hoists the ball into the air and we are up and running...

  17. Smith-Farrell combination working?published at 11:08 British Summer Time 9 July 2022

    Australia v England (10:55 BST)

    Chris Ashton
    Former England winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    They have very different styles of play.

    Owen Farrell likes to play flat to the line, pass the ball and use a kicking game, while Marcus Smith wants to run everything and he does that very well.

    They are opposites and I don't know how they fit together.

  18. The scene is set...published at 11:04 British Summer Time 9 July 2022

    Australia v England (10:55 BST)

    The pre-game fireworks are lighting up the Brisbane sky and both sets of players are in the tunnel.

    We're all set for the second Test of this three-match series.

    But first, let's hear the anthems...

  19. 'We want to show we are a better team than last week'published at 11:00 British Summer Time 9 July 2022

    Australia v England (10:55 BST)

    Speaking to Sky Sports, England head coach Eddie Jones said: "It's another opportunity for us. We are playing at one of the best rugby stages in the world tonight and it's a privilege for us to play here. We want to show we are a better team than last week and we are ready for a good performance.

    "You have just go to play every moment of the game and be in it. The pitch is fast."

    Asked what he has said to his young debutants: "Just be themselves. They are good players that is why they are here. We want to go at the them in the scrum and we have spoken to the referee about allowing us to scrummage."

    Eddie JonesImage source, Getty Images
  20. 'England are hurting'published at 10:57 British Summer Time 9 July 2022

    Australia v England (10:55 BST)

    Speaking to Sky Sports, Australia head coach Dave Rennie said: "We love playing here. It's a fantastic ground and very intimate. You will hear the crowd tonight and it will be very special.

    "We will be aware they are hurting and we know they have a really good side on the field. They may kick a bit more tonight and try and squeeze us a bit more that way.

    "We are certainly confident and we know we will have to play well as England will be desperate."