British & Irish Lions news: Last-gasp Hugo Keenan try secures series victory over Wallabies at MCG
The British & Irish Lions secured a 29-26 victory over Australia in Melbourne on Saturday to seal a series victory, with an enthralling Test match witnessing a moment that will be etched in the history of one of the most iconic teams in world sport.
Here, Sports News Blitz rugby union writer Jacob Garrett gives his assessment of the game.
British & Irish Lions news: Andy Farrell’s side clinches first Test against the Wallabies in Brisbane
After four long years following a COVID-19-impacted British and Irish Lions tour, saw empty crowds and eerily quiet stadiums in South Africa, the return of top-level Lions Test matches was witnessed on Saturday, July 19.
After plenty of discourse surrounding selection, tactics and game plan, the Lions came out firing in the opening 40 minutes, going in at the half 17-5 up.
Perhaps the second half saw Farrell’s side take their foot off the gas, allowing Australia back into the game, providing the opportunity for a fragmented Wallabies side to bounce back this weekend in Melbourne.
Sports News Blitz rugby writer Jacob Garrett discusses.
British & Irish Lions news: 2025 tour of Australia – Test series preview, betting odds and predictions
The highly anticipated start of the British & Irish Lions vs Australia Test series kicks off on Saturday, July 19.
But what are the intriguing talking points and potential match-winning moments, and who are the players that you should look out for over the course of the series?
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Aidan Leo previews the Test series Down Under, provides the series odds, and offers his predictions.
British & Irish Lions news: Complete fixture list and opposition breakdown for Australia tour
The British & Irish Lions are set to play 10 games as part of their 2025 tour to Australia, with nine of those taking place Down Under.
Ahead of the much-anticipated tour, Sports News Blitz rugby writer Charlie Elliot takes a look at the fixture list and breaks down each opposition team.
British & Irish Lions news: Six Wallabies to look out for on the eagerly awaited tour to Australia
With the British and Irish Lions squad officially confirmed by Head Coach Andy Farrell and his team, it’s time to look forward to the team in gold and green looking to crush the hearts of stalwart Lions supporters.
After a turbulent couple of years for Australian rugby, the appointment of Joe Schmidt in that team has galvanised the national outfit and aided in steadying the ship.
With the Wallabies going from strength to strength, Sports News Blitz rugby writer Jacob Garrett assesses six of the national team’s most relentless players to look out for on tour.
British & Irish Lions news: 2025 Australia tour - Analysis and warm-up games preview
With the beginning of the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia just over two weeks away, all the hype is building around the challenging Test matches against Joe Schmidt’s charges.
But who else will Andy Farrell’s men go up against in the lead up to the three premier matches against the Wallabies?
Sports News Blitz’s rugby union writer Jacob Garrett elaborates on the tour further.