Live: Lions have contentious try chalked off in Brisbane

[ad_1] 23m agoSat 19 Jul 2025 at 10:05am <h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">Dwell: Wallabies vs British and Irish Lions <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> Wallabies: 0

B&I Lions: 10 (Tries: Sione Tuipulotu 9'; Conversion: Finn Russell 1/1; Penalty purpose: Finn Russell1/1)

7m agoSat 19 Jul 2025 at 10:22am <h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">19' NO TRY: TMO denies Lions <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> Lions outdoors centre Huw Jones has scored the second strive.

We have now a TMO verify.

Jones was tackled in need of the road, then acquired up and scored the strive.

The TMO is checking whether or not the deal with on Jones had been accomplished by the Wallabies winger Max Jorgensen.

The TMO says the deal with was full, which means earlier than scoring, Jones wanted to launch the ball.

He didn't.

Wallabies survive.

8m agoSat 19 Jul 2025 at 10:21am

<h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">18' Wallabies get slightly momentum from Lions errors <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> For what appears like the primary time within the match, the Wallabies are contained in the Lions' half of the sector.

The vacationers harm themselves, with a ball kicked useless, adopted by a knock-on from a kick, giving the Wallabies an opportunity to construct some phases.

The Lions' defence was distinctive.

The Wallabies had round 10 phases, however made, at finest, 10 metres.

A turnover within the ruck and a clearing kick ended the Wallabies raid there.

17m agoSat 19 Jul 2025 at 10:11am <h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">9' TRY: Lions rating the primary strive <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> Lions inside centre Sione Tuipulotu has scored the primary strive of the Take a look at match.

Sione Tuipulotu scores for the Lions. (Getty) The Lions have been camped in Wallaby territory for many of the opening minutes.

The Lions threatened to attain a few occasions within the build-up, because the Wallabies' defence scrambled to outlive.

An incredible go from Finn Russell discovered Tuipulotu in house, within the centre of the sector.

Lions lead 10-0.

19m agoSat 19 Jul 2025 at 10:09am

<h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">6' Wallabies defence holds agency <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> The Wallabies have simply survived some early strain.

The Lions had a line-out contained in the attacking 22m line.

Finn Russell was wonderful a his boot.

He had a stupendous kick, which threatened to be a 50/22. It is not going to be marked on the stats sheet as one, as a result of Wallabies winger Harry Potter knocked it into contact, making an attempt to cease the 50-/22.

The Lions had been urgent close to the purpose line, however Wallabies flanker Fraser McReight acquired his arms on the ball, and the Lions had been penaliused for not releasing within the breakdown.

24m agoSat 19 Jul 2025 at 10:05am <h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">2' PENALTY GOAL: FInn Russell kicks three factors for the Lions <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> The shot at purpose is straightforward by Finn Russell's excessive requirements.

The Lions take an early 3-0 lead.

25m agoSat 19 Jul 2025 at 10:03am

<h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">1' Penalty LIONS <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> The British and Irish Lions have a penalty within the first 30 seconds.

The Wallabies had two phases with the ball, however centre Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii was remoted and was penalised for not releasing.

Irish flanker Tadhg Beirne (quantity 6) was the person who acquired his arms on the ball and received the penalty for the Lions.

26m agoSat 19 Jul 2025 at 10:02am <h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">KICK-OFF: The primary Take a look at match begins <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> Referee Ben O'Keeffe blows his whistle.

The Lions will kick off.

A mighty roar rings out as Lions flyhalf Finn Russell kicks the ball into the sky.

Be part of the dialog all through the evening within the remark part.

31m agoSat 19 Jul 2025 at 9:57am <h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">The gamers stroll onto Lang Park <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> The roar from the gang is spellbinding.

The Wallabies and the British and Irish Lions have walked onto Lang Park.

The 12-year wait is over.

The primary Take a look at match is simply a few minutes away.

37m agoSat 19 Jul 2025 at 9:51am

<h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">Tonight's match officers <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)

Assistant Referee 1: Nika Amashukeli (Georgia)

Assistant Referee 2: Andrea Piardi (Italy)

TMO: Richard Kelly (New Zealand)

Foul Play Evaluation Officer (FPRO): Eric Gauzins (France)

41m agoSat 19 Jul 2025 at 9:48am <h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">The ocean of purple at Lang Park <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> There may be purple so far as the attention can see.

I am Gonna Be by The Proclaimers has performed via Lang Park's audio system.

The Sea of Purple was in full voice.

We have now had the primary "LIONS, LIONS, LIONS" chant ring out round Lang Park

That is rugby's model of a non secular expertise.

49m agoSat 19 Jul 2025 at 9:40am

<h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">20 MINUTES UNTIL KICK-OFF <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> 54m agoSat 19 Jul 2025 at 9:35am

<h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">The place is the match going to be received? <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> (Getty Photographs) Skilled rugby has lengthy been extra about the complete matchday squad than simply the 15 males on the sector at anybody time.

But when we're to distil this match right into a sequence of particular person head to heads across the pitch, I feel some of the telling can be within the centres.

Man for man, the Wallabies may have the sting right here.

Sure, Sione Tuipolutu and Huw Jones are a powerful pairing and have the symbiosis that comes from enjoying collectively for each membership and nation.

However what about Len Ikitau and Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii? This pair has not performed something like as a lot rugby collectively because the Scots, however they've an X-factor that is not possible to disregard.

Preserve your eyes on the midfield battle tonight - as a result of that might be the telling contest on this match.

59m agoSat 19 Jul 2025 at 9:30am

<h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">Have the Wallabies crushed the British and Irish Lions? <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> Since their first official Take a look at match in 1899, Australia and the British and Irish Lions have confronted one another in 23 Take a look at matches.

The Wallabies have managed to defeat the Lions six occasions.

The Wallabies rejoice profitable the 2001 Take a look at sequence. (AAP) Australia was victorious within the maiden encounter in 1899, a 13-3 win on the Sydney Cricket Floor. That was additionally Australia's first Take a look at match win in rugby.

The Lions would go on to win the subsequent three Checks in 1899, claiming a 3-1 sequence win.

Australia must wait till 1930 earlier than their second Take a look at win in opposition to the Lions, a 6-5 triumph on the Sydney Cricket Floor. That was the one Take a look at match in opposition to Australia performed on the 1930 Lions' tour, which means Australia had achieved their first of two sequence wins.

The trendy 12-year cycle of Lions excursions started in 1989, and the Wallabies achieved their first Take a look at win over the Lions in 49 years.

World champions on the time, the Wallabies defeated the Lions within the first Take a look at 30-12 on the Sydney Soccer Stadium. The Lions recovered to win the next two Checks and win the sequence.

Australia's solely multi-match sequence win got here in 2001.

After shedding the primary Take a look at on the Gabba, the Wallabies recovered to defeat the Lions at Docklands Stadium in Melbourne, 35-14. The 21-point margin is Australia's largest win over the Lions.

The Wallabies received the sequence with a well-known 29-23 victory at Stadium Australia in entrance of 84,188 followers.

Australia's final win over the Lions was through the second Take a look at in 2013.

1h agoSat 19 Jul 2025 at 9:20am

<h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">When did the British and Irish Lions final tour Australia? <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> The British and Irish Lions had been final on Australian shores in 2013, the place they claimed a memorable 2-1 Take a look at sequence win.

The British and Irish Lions' Jamie Roberts (left) celebrates after scoring in opposition to the Wallabies in 2013. (AAP) The opening two Checks of the sequence had been nail-biters, happening to the ultimate play. The Lions triumphed in Brisbane 23-21, then the Wallabies had been victorious in Melbourne, 16-15.

In each matches, the shedding facet had a penalty kick at full-time to win the match, however missed.

The third Take a look at threatened to once more go right down to the wire, with the Lions holding a 19-16 lead early within the second half. However the vacationers scored three tries within the remaining 23 minutes to earn a commanding 41-16 win, and declare the sequence.

1h agoSat 19 Jul 2025 at 9:15am

<h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">Take heed to the dwell name on ABC Sport, when you observe the weblog <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> Listening from burgundy France. Trying ahead to the commentary. Cheers

- Ian Lake

Bonjour, Ian.

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1h agoSat 19 Jul 2025 at 9:10am <h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">When the British and Irish Lions performed Victorian Guidelines Soccer — and beat one in every of Adelaide's finest <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> This 12 months's British and Irish Lions will play 9 matches on Australian soil. Their first forebears although performed 35 matches in Australia, 19 of which had been below Australian Guidelines. And so they even beat one of many main sides of the day.

Be taught extra concerning the inaugural Lions tour with this piece by ABC Sport's Simon Smale, by tapping the hyperlink under.

1h agoSat 19 Jul 2025 at 9:05am

<h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">How vital is the refereeing going to be at the moment? <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> (Getty Photographs) As is the case with nearly any worldwide as of late. how the referee sees the breakdown and set piece goes to be completely essential.

Maro Itoje is alleged to have an excellent relationship with referees, his calm demeanor an enormous asset in the course of the crucible of a Take a look at match.

Hopefully the person within the center is not going to have a big impact on the sport and the gamers can be allowed to get on with issues.

However there's little doubt he'll play a job.

Anyway, tonight's referee is Ben O'Keeffe of New Zealand.

His assistants are Nika Amashukeli (GRU) and Andrea Piardi (FIR), with Richard Kelly (NZR) working because the TMO.

(Getty Photographs) 1h agoSat 19 Jul 2025 at 9:00am <h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">ANALYSIS: Discuss is reasonable. The Lions now have to again it up <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> The British and Irish Lions have stated they need to win the Wallabies Take a look at sequence 3-0.

To take action, the vacationers know they should make some main enhancements.

Learn the total piece by ABC Sport's Simon Smale by tapping the hyperlink under.

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Referees will interpret the breakdown in another way to one another.

Jamison Gibson-Park clears the ball from the breakdown in opposition to the Reds. (AAP) We have already seen on the Lions tour refs police the breakdown in the way in which they need to see the competition performed.

As Simon has talked about, Ben O'Keeffe has the whistle for tonight's conflict and there is a feeling this may increasingly swimsuit the Wallabies, given they're much extra aware of the New Zealander via the Tremendous Rugby Pacific competitors.

Andrea Piardi (Italy) and Nika Amashukeli (Georgia) can be accountable for the second and third Checks, respectively.

The breakdown has been a blended bag for the Lions since arriving in Australia.

Their attacking breakdown misfired within the 21-10 win over the Waratahs, having been penalised 5 occasions, with 4 of these 'long-arms' dished out for not releasing the ball.

Within the 36-24 defeat of the Brumbies, six of the 11 penalties given away by the Lions got here on the breakdown, with 5 on the attacking facet of the ball.

However … the strain utilized by the Brumbies in defence on the breakdown got here at a worth.

They dedicated six defensive breakdown offences, displaying why groups should nail their accuracy and self-discipline when selecting to contest the ball.