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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harry Latham-Coyle

Is Australia v British & Irish Lions on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch second Test at MCG

The British and Irish Lions tour is underway as the tourists recorded an impressive win in the opening Test match in Brisbane.

The quadrennial trip this year has headed for Australia for three Tests against the Wallabies which forms the jewels in the wider crown of a 10-match itinerary.

First formed in 1888, the Lions brings together the best rugby players in Britain and Ireland to take on the three Southern Hemisphere giants (New Zealand, Australia and South Africa) in turn at four year intervals.

Here’s everything you need to know about the tour.

Full schedule

All matches kick off at 11am BST unless stated

How can I watch it?

Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch all of the action live on Sky Sports, the broadcast partner of the British and Irish Lions. A live stream will be available for subscribers via Sky Go and NOW.

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