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The Latest Breaking News from MCG

Lions roar to series victory over Australia after dramatic win in second Test epic

Australia 26-29 Lions: Hugo Keenan’s contentious late try gave the Lions victory on a magical night at the MCG

The Independent UK

Wallabies shattered after last-gasp loss to Lions

A British and Irish Lions try in the final minute has seen the Wallabies go down 29-26 at the MCG, which meant a series loss with a Test to play.

AAP

Reaction key after Lions' rare QClash fizzer

Bullied by little brothers Gold Coast, Brisbane will need to bounce back fast when they head to the MCG to face Collingwood.

AAP

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

Hugo Keenan struck in the last minute to deny the Wallabies a famous win at the MCG with the Lions clinching the series win after an unforgettable Test match

The Independent UK

Growing confidence gives Wallabies hope of ‘special’ win over Lions in MCG clash

Australia coach Joe Schmidt is keen to avoid reliance on results but admits victory in the second Test would be a huge fillip for this group of players

The Guardian - AU

Ollie Chessum urges Lions to take chance to make dreams come true

Victory in Saturday’s second Test at the MCG would clinch a series victory over Australia.

The Independent UK

Maro Itoje issues rallying cry to Lions ahead of second Test: ‘Not all games are equal’

The Lions will hope to seal the series against Australia at the MCG

The Independent UK

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Chessum faces biggest challenge in rival Skelton as Lions await ‘different beast’

The Leicester forward makes first Lions Test start against Wallabies at the MCG as he collides with mountainous adversary

The Guardian - UK

Lions braced for Wallabies backlash with Australian giant ready to set tone at MCG

LIONS TOUR 2025: The Lions aim to finish the series at Melbourne’s iconic home of cricket, but Harry Latham-Coyle explores how the return of the colossal Will Skelton could charge a wounded Wallabies side in their pursuit of a decider in Sydney next week

The Independent UK

Lions look to legend ahead of crunch Wallabies clash

Experiencing some of the greatest highs and lows of his storied career in Australia, former England great Martin Johnson has returned to rally the Lions.

AAP

Wallabies boosted by returning Rob Valetini and Will Skelton for second Lions Test

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has recalled the hulking forwards to add much-needed muscle for the must-win second Test at the MCG

The Guardian - AU

Under-fire Wallabies dismiss 'ridiculous' criticism

World Cup-winning coach Clive Woodward's criticism hasn't gone unnoticed with the Wallabies, who must beat the Lions in Melbourne to keep their series alive.

AAP

Fremantle set up finals tilt with monster upset at MCG

Fremantle's finals destiny is in their hands after coming from 22 points down in the final quarter to stun premiership favourites Collingwood in an MCG classic.

AAP

Demons' May in strife as Blues release pressure valve

A huge clash between Melbourne defender Steven May and Carlton forward Francis Evans was the flashpoint in a tight and scrappy AFL encounter at the MCG.

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Key Magpies ruled out of MCG clash with Fremantle

Collingwood premiership stars Jeremy Howe and Bobby Hill will join recruit Dan Houston on the sidelines for their MCG clash with Fremantle.

AAP

Clarkson defends Xerri over Sparrow hit in Dees' win

Jake Melksham kicked five goals and Tom Sparrow was knocked out by high contact from North Melbourne's Tristan Xerri as Melbourne overpowered their opponents.

AAP

Star Bomber badly injured in Richmond's upset win

Essendon star Nic Martin has suffered a likely ACL injury in the Bombers' shock nine-point defeat to the rebuilding Richmond at the MCG.

AAP

SCG, MCG off the menu in WBBL fixture change up

The WBBL has returned to all its games being played at suburban venues in Melbourne and Sydney, with the stadium series removed from the east coast.

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The Guardian - AU

Architect behind MCG’s Shane Warne Stand says mooted upgrades ‘don’t pass the pub test’

Marginal 5,000-seat increase ‘hard to justify’ given cost and rarity of ground reaching full capacity

AAP

Carlton's loss to rising Roos 'unacceptable', says Voss

Carlton's inconsistent season has plunged into crisis, outworked by rebuilding North Melbourne by 11 points as fans booed the Blues at the MCG.

AAP

Collingwood 'gifted' dream MCG fixtures: Clarkson

North Melbourne's venture into WA has been an early success, but they would love nothing more than to have the same MCG 'gifts' Collingwood receive.

AAP

High bump costs key Bomber onballer two-game ban

Essendon onballer Sam Durham will miss tough games against Geelong and Fremantle for his high bump on Carlton opponent Adam Cerra in Sunday night's MCG clash.

AAP

Geelong star defender in the clear over brutal bump

Star Geelong defender Tom Stewart is free to face Essendon at the MCG next Saturday after it was deemed his crunching bump on Noah Anderson was fair.

AAP

Swans warned of hard slog ahead in bid to save season

Sydney put the clamps on Richmond and broke through for a badly needed win at the MCG, but their coach says the Swans still have plenty of work ahead of them.

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Bombers star desperate to take on Blues at MCG

A gun Essendon midfielder is pressing to play his first game of the AFL season when the Bombers take on Carlton at the MCG.

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