Australia v British & Irish Lions live: Hugo Keenan breaks Wallabies’ hearts in thrilling finale at raucous MCG

The Lions have clinched their first series victory since 2013 with a nail-biting 29-26 win over Australia. Their final Test in Sydney next Saturday offers a chance to complete a clean 3-0 sweep, with kick-off at 11:00 BST.

Key moments to reflect on include Hugo Keenan’s decisive try, Joe Schmidt’s frustration over the final score with calls to ‘read the law,’ and former England wing Chris Ashton backing the referee’s decision.

Andy Farrell described the win as ‘what dreams are made of,’ while captain Maro Itoje’s man-of-the-match display highlighted the team’s determination to finish the series undefeated.

Unbelievable drama unfolded when the officials reviewed Jac Morgan’s clear-out.

He had stayed low, used proper technique, and wrapped legally - ultimately the correct decision.

The Lions erupted in celebration. It was their first series win in 12 years and they had to fight for every inch of it. A classic Test match. Massive credit to both sides. This one went down in Lions history.

All week, questions swirled about how the Lions would respond if they were truly put under pressure on the scoreboard - a test they hadn’t yet faced on this tour.

That test came in Melbourne, as they found themselves trailing by 18 points.

The response? A stunning fightback to clinch the series. A comeback for the ages.

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.

A series win is huge, but this Lions team isn’t satisfied just yet.

Before the tour even began, 20-year-old Henry Pollock made their mindset clear: “We want to come here and be the best Lions team ever… 3-0 is definitely on the table.”

With the series now secured, they’ll be pushing hard to finish the job in style and make history with a clean sweep. The hunger for greatness is still burning.

Rob Valetini and Will Skelton brought real impact to Australia’s game, giving them much-needed power and momentum. Every carry seemed to punch through the Lions' defence driving the Wallabies forward and setting the tone early on.

For much of the first half the Lions struggled to deal with their physical presence - it was exactly the kind of front foot rugby many were hoping to see from Australia.

The big question was always going to be whether they could keep that level up for the full 80 minutes. The Lions were bound to have their turn eventually, but it took longer than most expected.

Australia has long been known for its ability to claw back from difficult situations, often leaning on instinct, flair and sheer resilience rather than brute strength. Historically, they’ve managed to find a way even when outmuscled.

But when they do bring physicality to the contest, as they did at times in Melbourne - players like Joseph Suaalii and Tom Wright suddenly come alive, injecting real danger into their attack.

Still, there’s no hiding the gulf in class at key positions. The Lions dominated in the 10 and 12 channels, where control, game management and decision making were far superior. It’s in these playmaking roles that the difference between the sides was most obvious. Australia had flashes of brilliance, but lacked the consistency and composure to turn momentum into control. That, ultimately, was the decisive edge.