This is what is happening in the Second Test between Wallabies (Australia) and the British & Irish Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground where the series is at stake:
Highlights & live updates
Half Time Score: Wallabies 23 – 17 Lions - a new first-half Australian record against the Lions set over 120 years of history since 1899. They were attempted by Slipper, Gordon and Wright, and Tom Lynagh scored a conversion and kicked three penalties.
Second Half Drama: The Australians scored the first points of the second half 26-17, but the Lions responded through the converted try of Tadhg Beirne to a score of 26-24. The Wallabies defense was resolute in the later stages and they clung to win an important game.
Result: Wallabies 26 Lions 24 - an amazing end result that leaves the series alive going into the third and final match.
Standouts:
Tom Lynagh directed play by accurate kicking and introduced penalties.
Will Skelton and Rob Valetini also added much–needed power up front.
Wing Tom Wright and centre Joseph‑Aukuso Suaalii were exciting as they attacked with purpose.
Lions produced a massive comeback with Tadhg Beirne leading the charge.
What was involved
After the Lions had won the first test in Brisbane 2719, Australia had to win this game before a world-record crowd (reportedly more than 90,000) at the MCG to retain the series.
Broadcast & Streaming Info
United Kingdom and Ireland: Available to watch on Sky Sports (Main Event or Action), talkSPORT with coverage beginning around an hour before kick-off.
Australia: Stan Sport (ad-free) and Channel 9 will be covering the game with the coverage starting at ~7:00pm AEST, prior to the ~8:00pm kickoff.
USA: Direct to streaming on CBS/Paramount+ or DAZN, depending on region.
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