Australian officials demand explanation over Lions' controversial last-gasp try

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27/07/2025 12:11

Row escalates after Lions' first series win in 12 years
Waugh backs criticism from Wallabies' coach Schmidt

Australian rugby officials want an explanation of the decision to award the British & Irish Lions a last-gasp series clinching try against the Wallabies at the MCG on Saturday.

The Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh has called for accountability following Hugo Keenan's 80th-minute try in an escalating row after the Lions' first series win in 12 years.

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