Australia secured a hard-fought 22-12 victory over the British and Irish Lions in the third Test at Sydney’s Stadium Australia, denying the Lions an unbeaten tour. The match was marked by a dramatic weather delay due to a lightning warning, but play resumed after a 30-minute suspension.
The Wallabies dominated the early stages of the game, with tries from Will Stuart, Tate McDermott, and Max Jorgensen sending the crowd into raptures. However, the Lions fought back with a penalty from Tom Lynagh and a try from Jac Morgan.
The match was marred by controversy when Ronan Kelleher was yellow-carded for offside, and later when Dan Sheehan was frustrated by the team’s inability to force a penalty from a tiring defence.
Despite the challenges posed by the weather conditions, the Lions’ Finn Russell impressed throughout, earning Player of the Series accolades. Andy Farrell praised his team’s performance, saying they had played well in the conditions but ultimately fell short.
The match marked a fitting conclusion to Australia’s series-winning campaign, with captain Harry Wilson hailing it as “a great bit of momentum going into The Rugby Championship.” Despite the disappointment of missing out on a clean sweep, the Lions showed spirit and resilience throughout their tour.
In related news, Nic White departed the field in his final Test, but not before high-fiving his replacement Tate McDermott. The medical staff were also quick to respond to a serious head injury sustained by James Ryan during a tackle on James Skelton.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2025/aug/02/australia-v-british-irish-lions-third-test-live-score-updates-wallabies-rugby-union