Australia vs British Lions at the Sydney Football Stadium (Third Test)

This series of images, captured by official Rugby Union photographer Colin Whelan, documents the third Test of the 1989 British Lions tour to Australia. Held at the Sydney Football Stadium, the Lions triumphed 19-18 in a dramatic finish, securing the series 2-1. This victory marked the 1989 Lions as the only team in history to come from 1 - 0 down to win a series, having previously won the second Test in Brisbane 19 - 12 before clinching the series in the third.

Australia vs British Lions at the Sydney Football Stadium (Third Test), Image 2