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Lions Aim for First 3-0 Series Sweep in Australia Since 1904

A rainy, breezy forecast with the Lions favoured at 1-3 at Accor Stadium heightens anticipation for Saturday’s decider

The Wallabies' Jake Gordon scores a try in the second Test against the British & Irish Lions in 2025.
Hugo Keenan scores the British & Irish Lions’ winning try in the second Test against Australia in 2025
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Overview

  • The third Test kicks off at 11.00 BST/6.00 ET/8.00 AEST on Saturday, 2 August, at Accor Stadium in Sydney.
  • Nine/9Now offers free live streaming in Australia while Sky Sports begins coverage at 9.30 BST in the UK and Paramount+ and CBS hold US rights for early-morning viewing.
  • Sky Bet lists the Lions as odds-on favourites at 1-3, with Australia priced at 11-4 and a draw at 25-1 ahead of the series decider.
  • The Lions have won every match since their June defeat by Argentina and a series-clinching comeback in Melbourne last week has bolstered their momentum.
  • Forecasters predict wet and windy conditions for Saturday’s Test, adding a tactical challenge to the Lions’ bid to complete the first professional-era 3-0 sweep in Australia.