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 09:39 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

New Zealand 7-20 Ireland, 58 minutes

Ireland’s defence looks secure again after losing their shape a bit in the final five minutes of the first half. They have stood up well to New Zealand’s forward carriers all day, which has largely left the All Black backs to play from behind the gainline and against a well-set defensive line. Jordie Barrett takes charge, providing a close-in option for Aaron Smith to try and generate any kind of go-forward, but the full-back knocks on. Richie Mo’unga has been brought on for Beauden Barrett.

[9 July 2022 09:38 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

PENALTY! New Zealand 7-20 IRELAND (Johnny Sexton penalty, 56 minutes)

The crowd does not fall silent for the kick, frustrated as they are by the fact their team is trailing and Ireland’s increasingly strong position, which is further secured by Sexton’s clean strike.

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[9 July 2022 09:36 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

New Zealand 7-17 Ireland, 54 minutes

Will Jordan has been sent on by New Zealand, replacing his Crusaders teammate Leicester Fainga’anuku. His first real involvement is failing to take a high kick, earning Ireland advanced attacking position.

Jaco Peyper re-extends his arm, this time for a penalty advantage as the prominent Tadhg Beirne carries with fury. James Lowe’s long pass is over-ambitious and sails into touch.

Back for the penalty, which Johnny Sexton will send for the posts.

[9 July 2022 09:33 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

New Zealand 7-17 Ireland, 52 minutes

And with James Ryan back amongst things pushing in the row, Ireland get a nudge on. Penalty their way for the All Blacks part in the scrum’s collapse.

[9 July 2022 09:33 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

New Zealand 7-17 Ireland, 50 minutes

A firm double tackle from Ireland’s flankers forces the ball free from Ofa Tu’ungafasi’s grip as New Zealand try to build phases on the fringes of the Irish 22. Peter O’Mahony’s part in the tackle leaves him sore, but he’s back amongst things for the scrum.

[9 July 2022 09:28 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

TRY! New Zealand 7-17 IRELAND (Andrew Porter try, 49 minutes)

Try number two for Andrew Porter! Ireland finally have their second, Porter supported by Josh van der Flier as he picked and drived around the corner, getting low and levering back the New Zealand defenders to place beneath the posts. The prop has doubled his international tally tonight.

Johnny Sexton converts, and James Ryan returns as Ireland are restored to 15 men.

[9 July 2022 09:28 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

New Zealand 7-10 Ireland, 48 minutes

Ireland break New Zealand open! Relentless physcality from the Irish in carry and clearout and eventually the space is created on the right by James Lowe’s offload, Bundee Aki hurrying into space and combining with Peter O’Mahony.

With Johnny Sexton orchestrating superbly, Tadhg Beirne bashes back Jordie Barrett as the Irish pressure begins to build.

[9 July 2022 09:26 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

New Zealand 7-10 Ireland, 46 minutes

Two and a bit minutes left until James Ryan is permitted to return, so it is seven against seven at the scrum. It is unsteady, and reset. This is a good attacking platform for Ireland, invitingly right at centrefield.

[9 July 2022 09:24 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

New Zealand 7-10 Ireland, 45 minutes

Stolen again by New Zealand! Fine work at the ruck this time from Sevu Reece, getting over the ball in combination with Sam Cane and emerging with it having executed a perfect jackal.

Rieko Ioane threatens the outside but Bundee Aki tracks him well, biting the knees with a secure diving tackle. Still New Zealand attack, Beauden Barrett prodding ahead with brother Scott in energetic chase, but the sliding second row can only knock on as he tries to gather.

[9 July 2022 09:23 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

New Zealand 7-10 Ireland, 43 minutes

A ha - after New Zealand clear for touch inside their own half, Retallick is removed. The doctors have rightly taken him from the field. Patrick Tuipulotu comes on.

He takes his place in the defensive All Blacks lineout, but it is his locking partner Scott Barrett who is hoisted high to steal Irish ball.

Leicester Fainga’anuku appears to be stripped of the ball as he carries in midfield but is deemed to have knocked on.