Wallabies v British & Irish Lions - 1st Test

The Wallabies and the British & Irish Lions met for the 1st Test (of three) at Suncorp Stadium on the 19th July 2025.

The Lions led from the start to record a 27 - 10 win in front of a crowd of 52,239.

British & Irish Lions 27 (Tuipulotu, Curry, Sheehan tries, Russell 3 cons, Russell, Smith pen) def Wallabies 19 (Jorgensen, Tizzano, McDermott tries; Donaldson 2 cons)

Gallery

Teams

WALLABIES (15-1):  Tom Wright; Max Jorgensen, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Len Ikitau, Harry Potter; Tom Lynagh, Jake Gordon; Harry Wilson (capt), Fraser McReight, Nick Champion de Crespigny; Jeremy Williams, Nick Frost; Allan Alaalatoa, Matt Faessler, James Slipper

Replacements: Billy Pollard, Angus Bell, Tom Robertson, Tom Hooper, Carlo Tizzano, Tate McDermott, Ben Donaldson, Andrew Kellaway

LIONS (15-1): Hugo Keenan; Tommy Freeman, Huw Jones, Sione Tuipulotu, James Lowe; Finn Russell, Jamison Gibson-Park; Jack Conan, Tom Curry, Tadhg Beirne; Joe McCarthy, Maro Itoje (capt); Tadhg Furlong, Dan Sheehan, Ellis Genge

Replacements: Ronan Kelleher, Andrew Porter, Will Stuart, Ollie Chessum, Ben Earl, Alex Mitchell, Marcus Smith, Bundee Aki

Commentary

0 We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

1 Finn Russell has kicked a penalty goal.

2 The defensive line has been broken as Tom Lynagh goes through the gap.

7 The defensive line has been broken as Dan Sheehan goes through the gap.

8 Finn Russell played a key part in that try.

8 A gap opened in the defence and Sione Tuipulotu took full advantage.

8 A series of passes by British & Irish Lions results in a try for Sione Tuipulotu

9 Finn Russell has kicked a conversion.

18 This is dangerous for the defence as James Lowe bursts through to advance the British & Irish Lions attack.

28 Trouble here as Max Jorgensen breaches the defence.

28 Brilliant skill shown there by Max Jorgensen as they go over the white wash for a try.

29 Tom Lynagh curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

32 Trouble here as Maro Itoje breaches the defence.

35 The pick and go results in a try for British & Irish Lions as Tom Curry goes over.

36 Finn Russell does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

40 The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40 The second half kicks off.

40 Fabulous play by British & Irish Lions has led to Huw Jones being able to wriggle through a gap.

41 Tom Curry played a key part in that try.

41 Incisive passing by British & Irish Lions is finished off by Dan Sheehan, as they goes over for the try.

42 Finn Russell adds the two points for British & Irish Lions.

42 British & Irish Lions make a substitution with Joe McCarthy coming off.

42 British & Irish Lions make a substitution with Ollie Chessum coming on.

48 British & Irish Lions decide to make a substitution, with Ellis Genge being replaced.

48 British & Irish Lions decide to make a substitution, with Andrew Porter getting some game time.

49 Australia decide to make a substitution, with Matt Faessler being replaced.

49 Australia decide to make a substitution, with Billy Pollard getting some game time.

49 Australia decide to make a substitution, with James Slipper being replaced.

49 Australia decide to make a substitution, with Angus Bell getting some game time.

54 What a run here by Nick Frost as they get over the gainline!

57 Allan Alaalatoa leaves the field.

57 Tom Robertson comes on for Australia.

57 Tadhg Furlong leaves the field.

57 Will Stuart comes on for British & Irish Lions.

57 Tom Curry leaves the field.

57 Ben Earl comes on for British & Irish Lions.

57 Sione Tuipulotu leaves the field.

57 Bundee Aki comes on for British & Irish Lions.

58 Jake Gordon leaves the field.

58 Tate McDermott comes on for Australia.

58 Jeremy Williams leaves the field.

58 Tom Hooper comes on for Australia.

60 Tom Lynagh departs for Australia.

60 Australia sub Ben Donaldson comes onto the field.

60 Dan Sheehan departs for British & Irish Lions.

60 British & Irish Lions sub Ronan Kelleher comes onto the field.

62 The defensive line has been broken as Jack Conan goes through the gap.

65 The defensive line has been broken as Max Jorgensen goes through the gap.

66 Australia make a substitution with Nicholas Champion de Crespigny coming off.

66 Australia make a substitution with Carlo Tizzano coming on.

66 British & Irish Lions make a substitution with Finn Russell coming off.

66 British & Irish Lions make a substitution with Marcus Smith coming on.

67 Carlo Tizzano scores the try from close range.

68 The Australia supporters go wild as Ben Donaldson successfully kicks the conversion.

68 Australia make a substitution with Len Ikitau coming off.

68 Australia make a substitution with Andrew Kellaway coming on.

70 A gap opened in the defence and Ben Earl took full advantage.

73 Marcus Smith has kicked a penalty goal.

74 British & Irish Lions decide to make a substitution, with Jamison Gibson-Park being replaced.

74 British & Irish Lions decide to make a substitution, with Alex Mitchell getting some game time.

77 This is dangerous for the defence as Harry Potter bursts through to advance the Australia attack.

78 Australia are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Tate McDermott picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

78 Ben Donaldson has kicked a conversion.

80 The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.