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Will Skelton of the Wallabies (L) and Maro Itoje of the British and Irish Lions have a disagreement during the second test of the series between Australia Wallabies and British & Irish Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground

Wallabies vs Lions LIVE: Australia in must-win Test to keep series alive at a packed MCG

The Wallabies will be desperately chasing a win over the Lions at the MCG in the second Test as they try to level the series. Follow along here for all the major moments and reactions.

  • Jonathan Drennan, Roy Ward and Iain Payten

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Moorabbin Rugby Club Junior team players are looking forward to watching Harry Potter play on Saturday.

Moorabbin to the MCG: The magical journey of Wallaby Harry Potter

The 27-year-old Wallaby made a surprise visit to the club where he played as a junior after moving to Australia from England when he was 10. 

  • Hannah Kennelly
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii in the Wallabies first Test against the British and Irish Lions.

The Wallabies were uninspiring last week. Australia deserves better

The First Nations and Pasifika team and the Waratahs were able to give the Lions a scare, now it’s time for the Wallabies to do the same.

  • Paul Cully
Max Jorgensen’s try against the Lions in Brisbane.

How adversity and pool noodles helped Max Jorgensen become a Wallabies leading man

Despite a horrific run with injury, Max Jorgensen has shown an uncanny ability to not only return to Test rugby but turn in star performances on the biggest stage.

  • Iain Payten
Wallabies skipper Harry Wilson address the media on Friday at Australia’s captain’s run.

Wilson’s MCG dream finally realised – with a twist

The Wallabies will carry a good deal of pressure into the second Test against the British and Irish Lions.

  • Tom Decent
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii of the Wallabies is tackled by Tom Curry.

Stagger then strike: What the Wallabies need to do to keep the series alive

The Wallabies were dismantled physically early but showed just enough fight and found just enough fixes to believe a turnaround is possible at the MCG.

  • Jonathan Drennan
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Sione Tuipulotu takes a carry with Joseph Aukuso-Suaalii in defence.

No MCG fairytale for homegrown Lion as visitors brace for ‘talisman’ Skelton

Melbournian-turned-Scotsman Sione Tuipulotu has been left out of the Lions second Test team to play the MCG.

  • Iain Payten
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 12: Lukhan Salakaia-Loto of the AUNZ XV breaks from a tackle during the tour match between AUNZ XI and British & Irish Lions at Adelaide Oval on July 12, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Why is Australia’s toughest player not playing for the Wallabies?

Left out by the Wallabies, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has been scaring Lions players for weeks with his aggressive performances against them.

  • Iain Payten
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 22: Duhan van der Merwe of the British and Irish Lions (L) is tackled by Kurtley Beale of the First Nations & Pasifika during the tour match between First Nations & Pasifika v British & Irish Lions at Marvel Stadium on July 22, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

‘Take it to them, head on’: Veteran’s advice to Wallabies after almost shocking Lions

The First Nations and Pasifika side were aggressive against the Lions in Melbourne and it almost produced an historic upset. Their skipper says the Wallabies must follow suit.

  • Iain Payten
Triston Reilly of the First Nations & Pasifika scores a try.

‘Unbelievably proud’: Kefu’s praise after First Nations and Pasifika give Lions a giant scare

The Lions did what they had to do sneaking home to a 24-19 win over the First Nations and Pasifika team at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne on Tuesday night. FNP captain Kurtley Beale wants the team to play on in future years.

  • Roy Ward and Iain Payten

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