Ben Calveley, the British and Irish Lions chief executive, is adamant that the touring side will be returning to Australia while adding that Andy Farrell is in a “very strong position” to retain his role as head coach.

Ben Calveley was speaking at the end of nine-game tour in which Andy Farrell’s Lions completed a 2-1 series win over the Australians.

Follow live text commentary & score updates as the British and Irish Lions take on Australia in the final test at Accor Stadium, Sydney.

With two key forwards out, the tourists had a mountain to climb, but after their remarkable second Test comeback, anything was possible. They had plenty of time to rest and reassess as play was suspended for 40 minutes due to lightning, with less than three minutes of the second half played.

The British and Irish Lions are on the verge of a historic series sweep against Australia after a narrow 29-26 win in Melbourne.

The great news for rugby fans down under is that all three of the British & Irish Lions test matches are being broadcast free across Channel 9 and 9Gem. That means you'll be able to watch the games online free on the network's streaming service 9Now.

Australia's third Test win over the British and Irish Lions made for front and back page news. According to the Sunday Telegraph in Australia, Wallabies lock Will Skelton "was a t