British and Irish Lions

The British and Irish Lions Tour is a quadrennial rugby union event that sees a team of players from England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales come together to tour a rugby-playing nation in the Southern Hemisphere. The Lions Tour has a rich history, dating back to the early 1900s, and is considered one of the most prestigious events in rugby union. The Lions play against some of the strongest national sides in the world, including Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. The tour typically spans several weeks and includes several warm-up matches before the Lions face off against the host nation’s national team in a series of test matches. The Lions tour is renowned for its intense physicality, high-stakes competition, and passionate fan base, making it an unforgettable experience for both players and spectators alike.

The 2025 Lions Tour will be held in Australia with eight matches and three Tests against the Wallabies.

British & Irish Lions fixtures for their 2025 tour of Australia are close to being announced. And from the report, it could be the best tour in years with a number of exciting midweek fixtures. For the last series in 2013, the First Test was in Brisbane, Second Test was in Melbourne and Third Test in Sydney.

Which teams will the Lions play?

The British & Irish Lions will play:

Waratahs
Reds
Brumbies
Australia (Wallabies) for three Tests
Pacific Islands
Anzac XV