What channel is Australia v British & Irish Lions 2025 3rd Test? Kick-off time, TV details and live stream
Check out how to watch Australia v British & Irish Lions in the Lions Tour 2025, including TV details and more.
Heading into the third Test between the British & Irish Lions and Australia, the Lions have already clinched victory, having beaten the Wallabies 27-19 in Brisbane, and then 29-26 in Melbourne.
But while the Test has already been decided, the Lions will be hoping to bring home a decisive 3-0 win in Sydney – the first opportunity to do so since 1974.
Yet, the route to England's unassailable lead has not been without controversy.
In the lead-up to the Lions' Test match-winning try, Jac Morgan was not penalised for his clearout, which was heavily criticised by Australia coach Joe Schmidt for disregarding "player safety".
"I think everyone can make their own decision on that," he said (via BBC Sport).
"Players make errors, match officials make errors. Our perspective is we felt it was a decision that doesn't really live up to the big player safety push that they're talking about.
"You cannot hit someone above the level of their shoulders and there's no bind with the left arm, the hand's on the ground.
"That's what we've seen, we've watched a number of replays from different angles. It is what it is, we just have to accept it."
But others have contested that, with former scrum-half Andy Nicol telling BBC's Rugby Union Weekly podcast: "He was always low. The 'jackaler' went in and put his head in a dangerous position and Jac cleared him out.
"I was watching in the stands and said if this is turned over, it's the end of rugby.
"That was a classic rugby incident. That's how Jac Morgan and every player is taught and coached to clear out a ruck.
"Just because the player went flying back and highlighted where it was on the back of the neck, that's where real injuries happen so they are looking at it, but that was a perfect clearout."
And that debate is likely to spill onto the pitch as Australia battle to regain some pride, while the Lions go all in for a clean sweep.
RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Australia v British & Irish Lions on TV and online.
When is Australia v British & Irish Lions?
Australia v British & Irish Lions will take place on Saturday 2nd August 2025.
What time is kick-off?
Australia v British & Irish Lions will kick off at 11am UK time.
What TV channel is Australia v British & Irish Lions on?
You can watch the game live on Sky Sports Main Event and Action from 10am.
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How to live stream Australia v British & Irish Lions online
Sky Sports customers can live stream the game via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices including most smartphones and tablets as part of their subscription.
You can also watch the match via NOW with a day membership (£14.99) or month membership (£34.99).
NOW can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles. NOW is also available via TNT Sports.
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