Lions Win Series, Australia Denies Historic Sweep

The British and Irish Lions secured the 2025 series win against Australia but missed the chance for a historic clean sweep after losing the third Test 22-12. Andy Farrell, Lions head coach, expressed pride in his team's achievement while acknowledging Australia's strong performance in the final match. The Wallabies' tries by Max Jorgensen, Dylan Pietsch, and Tate McDermott proved decisive in ending the Lions' unbeaten run. Farrell continued to defend Australia's status as a vital host for future Lions tours, calling talk of replacing them with nations like France or Argentina 'insulting.' The debate over future Lions touring destinations persists, but Farrell and captain Maro Itoje support maintaining traditional opponents. The series is still considered a significant accomplishment for the Lions.