Summary

  • British and Irish Lions defeat Australia 29-26, having trailed 23-5 in first half at Melbourne Cricket Ground, to clinch series win

  • Hugo Keenan crosses in last minute for match-winning try

  • Dan Sheehan, Tom Curry, Huw Jones and Tadhg Beirne also crossed for Lions

  • James Slipper, Jake Gordon and Tom Wright scored first-half tries for much-improved Australia

  • Lions win first two Tests of a series for first time since 1997 in South Africa

  • Third and final Test of series is in Sydney on 2 August

  1. 'The right call' on Morganpublished at 13:43 British Summer Time 26 July

    FT: Australia 26-29 Lions

    Chris Ashton
    Former England wing on BBC iPlayer

    You can see the relief Jac Morgan's face, it was a rugby incident. They both went so low.

    There was no time to adjust and it was the right call in the end.

  2. Postpublished at 13:41 British Summer Time 26 July

    FT: Australia 26-29 Lions

    That is the Lions’ eighth series win over Australia. The Wallabies last beat the Lions in a series in 2001.

  3. 'An epic way to win it'published at 13:39 British Summer Time 26 July

    FT: Australia 26-29 Lions

    Matt Dawson
    1997, 2001 & 2005 Lions tourist at Melbourne Cricket Ground

    There's a lot to take in, that was poles apart from last weekend.

    Big congratulations to the Australians, they threw everything at the Lions, their innovation, their creativity, their cheeky little line-out moves.

    They did have Valetini, they did have Skelton who gave them the bulk. It was crucial, and then the second half without them gave the Lions that momentum.

    But an epic way to win it, the Lions fans were going bonkers.

  4. King Keenanpublished at 13:36 British Summer Time 26 July

    FT: Australia 26-29 Lions

    Hugo Keenan with supportersImage source, Getty Images
    Jack ConanImage source, Getty Images
    Tadhg Furlong takes selfies with supportersImage source, Getty Images
    Bundee AkiImage source, Getty Images
  5. 'The Australia we wanted to see'published at 13:34 British Summer Time 26 July

    FT: Australia 26-29 Lions

    Chris Ashton
    Former England wing on BBC iPlayer

    Rob Valetini and Will Skelton definitely added depth, added weight, punch and go-forward for Australia.

    Gaining metres with every carry. The Lions struggled to contain them in the first half and that was the Australia we wanted to see.

    We wanted to see that, and how long they could sustain that for. The Lions were always going to have a period and it probably took a lot longer than we expected.

    Will SkeltonImage source, Getty Images
  6. 'I haven't got the words for it right now'published at 13:31 British Summer Time 26 July

    FT: Australia 26-29 Lions

    British and Irish Lions

    British and Irish Lions lock Ollie Chessum, speaking to Sky Sports: "This is everything I have ever dreamt of and it nearly slipped through our fingers.

    "To win it in that fashion, you couldn't ask for more. I haven't got the words for it right now."

  7. Postpublished at 13:29 British Summer Time 26 July

    FT: Australia 26-29 Lions

    Not a bad return after nearly two years away from international rugby.

    Owen FarrellImage source, Getty Images
  8. Lions will aim for morepublished at 13:28 British Summer Time 26 July

    FT: Australia 26-29 Lions

    The Lions will want more than just a series win.

    Remember what Henry Pollock said before the series started?

    "We want to come here and be the best Lions team ever," said the 20-year-old. "We have been talking about that loads and 3-0 is definitely on the table, hopefully.

    "We are all trying to strive to being the best team we can be and get that 3-0 win."

  9. Postpublished at 13:26 British Summer Time 26 July

    FT: Australia 26-29 Lions

    That is not me in Melbourne....

  10. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 13:25 British Summer Time 26 July

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    That was incredible and so tense. I have never watched anything like it before!

    Ali in Melbourne

  11. 'You don't think about scoring the winner'published at 13:24 British Summer Time 26 July

    FT: Australia 26-29 Lions

    British and Irish Lions

    Match-winner Hugo Keenan, speaking to Sky Sports "I suppose you don't think about scoring the winner, especially with my try-scoring record.

    "It was off the back of countless phases, it will be one I savour forever."

  12. Not bad...published at 13:22 British Summer Time 26 July

    FT: Australia 26-29 Lions

    Tom English
    BBC Sport at Melbourne Cricket Ground

    This is only the second Lions team to go 2-0 up in a series in 28 years, only the third to do it in 51 years and only the seventh ever since this glorious thing started in 1888.

  13. Postpublished at 13:21 British Summer Time 26 July

    FT: Australia 26-29 Lions

    That is the first time since 1996 that the Lions have won the first two Tests against Australia.

    It is also the first time they have won the first two Tests of a series since 1997 in South Africa.

  14. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 13:19 British Summer Time 26 July

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    Unimpressed with the Aussie player looking for a penalty from the Jac Morgan clear-out. Touch of the Rivaldo with that. Not needed thanks.

    Tim

  15. Watch live reactionpublished at 13:19 British Summer Time 26 July

    FT: Australia 26-29 Lions

    BBC iPlayer

    Former England wing Chris Ashton and BBC rugby union correspondent Chris Jones are live right now reacting to the second Test in Melbourne.

    Click "Watch live" at the top of this page, or catch up later on the BBC iPlayer.

  16. 'Ringrose pulling himself out is really tough'published at 13:16 British Summer Time 26 July

    FT: Australia 26-29 Lions

    British and Irish Lions

    Huw Jones speaking to Sky Sports about Garry Ringrose: "On Thursday when Garry pulled out I was gutted for him, he deserved to play.

    "All the centres on this tour have gotten really close and to have to pull himself out with his head is really tough."

    Huw JonesImage source, Getty Images
  17. 'Big Faz told us to believe in ourselves'published at 13:13 British Summer Time 26 July

    FT: Australia 26-29 Lions

    British and Irish Lions

    British and Irish Lions captain Maro Itoje, speaking to Sky Sports: "Big Faz [Andy] was telling us to play big and be bigger all the time and believe in ourselves. I give credit to the bench, they came on and made the difference.

    "It's amazing as I always say it's not about me, it's about all those on the pitch and those 90,000 Lions fans in the stands.

    "It's a joy."

    On Andy Farrell as head coach: "It's been amazing, he's a talented coach, he's done loads of good everywhere he has gone. We are going to celebrate this win but you and I know we have so much more in us for next week."

    Maro ItojiImage source, Getty Images
  18. Postpublished at 13:10 British Summer Time 26 July

    FT: Australia 26-29 Lions

    Hugo Keenan missed the start of the tour through injury and then missed his Lions debut after taking ill.

    He finally got back up to speed and delivered when it mattered most.

  19. 'I was screaming pass it'published at 13:08 British Summer Time 26 July

    FT: Australia 26-29 Lions

    British and Irish Lions

    British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell on match-winner Hugo Keenan: "I was screaming pass it, pass it.

    "After what he has been through, it was all worth it. To score at the death of a Lions Test.

    "These players have dreamed of playing for the Lions. It was a fairytale.

    "We want to win every game but we will take a breath after that one."

  20. 'A sensational comeback'published at 13:04 British Summer Time 26 July

    FT: Australia 26-29 Lions

    Lauren Jenkins
    BBC Sport at Melbourne Cricket Ground

    We had been asking this week what the Lions would be like under scoreboard pressure having not really been tested thus far in Australia.

    Well today they went 18 points down and came back to seal the series.

    A sensational comeback.