Australia v England LIVE rugby: Result and reaction as England keep series alive with win

Follow all the reaction from Brisbane as England bounce back with victory over the Wallabies

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Owen Farrell kicked 20 points as England took an imposing early lead and held off a spirited Australia fightback to level the three-match series at 1-1 with a 25-17 victory in Brisbane on Saturday.

An early Billy Vunipola try and four penalties had England 19-0 ahead in the 32nd minute and two more three-pointers from Farrell in the second half proved enough for victory.

Australia, 30-28 winners in the series opener last week, scored tries through prop Taniela Tupou and centre Samu Kerevi either side of halftime but were unable to extend their 10-match winning streak at Lang Park.

The third and deciding test takes place at Sydney Cricket Ground next Saturday.

Follow the reaction with our live blog:

Australia vs England

• England keep the series alive with victory in Brisbane
• Billy Vunipola’s early try and Owen Farrell’s boot take England to glory
• FULL-TIME! Australia 17-25 England
• 67’ - PENALTY! Farrell moves England beyond a score in front (17-25)
• 54’ - SIN-BIN! Smith yellow carded and Wallabies close gap (17-22)
• 49’ - TRY! Kerevi scores on the overlap to narrow the gap (14-22)
• 38’ - TRY! Tupou drives over to get Australia on the board (7-19)
• 32’ - PENALTY! Fourth Farrell penalty of the half extends England’s advantage (0-19)
• 5’ - TRY! Vunipola is mauled over the line for the opening try (0-7)

[9 July 2022 10:10 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

FULL TIME! NEW ZEALAND 12-23 IRELAND

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[9 July 2022 10:09 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

New Zealand 12-23 Ireland, 79 minutes

Ireland penalised for making contact in the air on the restart. Folau Fakatava taps, and goes - but the scrum-half goes nowhere.

Ireland have it! Bundee Aki again, stripping the ball from New Zealand’s hands as they launch one last, desperate offensive from deep.

Ireland are about to win in New Zealand for the first time!

[9 July 2022 10:08 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

TRY! NEW ZEALAND 12-23 Ireland (Will Jordan try, 78 minutes)

Or is it? Brilliant from Jordie Barrett, taking a loopy pass but squaring up Joey Carbery, beating the Irish replacement fly-half to the outside and putting away Will Jordan, who continues his remarkable try-scoring record in international rugby.

Barrett’s conversion is...no good. A minute and a half left with eleven points still to find.

[9 July 2022 10:06 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

New Zealand 7-23 Ireland, 76 minutes

That, surely, must be that for New Zealand’s hopes of the win. Their unbeaten record at Forsyth Barr Stadium will fall.

They will have a scrum 35 metres out after Irish hands knock on a kick that was initially charged down.

[9 July 2022 10:05 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

No try! New Zealand 7-23 Ireland, 75 minutes

There appear to be the long fingers of Josh van der Flier beneath the ball as Scott Barrett tries to drive over. No try!

And, as Barrett had just pushed beyond the white line, the restart will be an Irish goalline dropout and a chance for Joey Carbery to thump the ball far from the shadow of his own posts. New Zealand must attack from halfway.

[9 July 2022 10:04 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

TMO check... New Zealand 7-23 Ireland, 75 minutes

This time are they over? Folau Fakatava snipes sharply having spotted space but appears to be repelled. Scott Barrett looks closer. Upstairs to TMO Tom Foley for another watch of the replays...

[9 July 2022 10:02 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

New Zealand 7-23 Ireland, 74 minutes

Held up! What defence from Ireland! Taukei’aho was again launched from the quick tap and then it was Tu’ungafasi again, but the tighthead was somehow held off the floor by two Irish bodies over the line.

Hand on - Ireland were offside. Off go New Zealand again after another tapped penalty.

[9 July 2022 10:01 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

No try! New Zealand 7-23 Ireland, 74 minutes

The on-field call is no try, so the officials will need conclusive evidence that the ball has been grounded.

There is none. Held up, back for a penalty with Ireland failing to roll away two phases earlier.

Peter O’Mahony goes down again for more treatment, but will stay on to lead the defensive effort.

[9 July 2022 10:00 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

New Zealand 7-23 Ireland, 74 minutes

Here go New Zealand, Ofa Tu’ungafasi carrying to within a metre. Has Samison Taukei’aho got there in the next phase? The replacement hooker is close...

[9 July 2022 09:59 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

New Zealand 7-23 Ireland, 73 minutes

Bundee Aki has been outstanding off the bench for Ireland, over the gainline at every opportunityy and creating so much space for the rest of his team. Peter O’Mahony, too, has been a standout, the blindside making a break again after Aki’s initial hard charge.

But Sevu Reece has put out fires all night for New Zealand, attacking the ruck with expert timing to once more pilfer back the ball and keep the All Blacks fading hopes just, just about alive.

Penalty now to the hosts after a trademark weave from Will Jordan up the right. It is kicked down into the Irish 22 - New Zealand simply have to score.

Johnny Sexton lies prone after making the tackle on Jordan. He appeared to tweak something after slipping while kicking a moment ago, and trudges off in discomfort. Joey Carbery on for the denouement.