Lions Rugby News

Johnny Sexton with Andy Farrell at Ireland v England match during 2023 Six Nations

Johnny Sexton added to Andy Farrell's British and Irish Lions coaching staff

17th April 2025

Former Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has been appointed as an assistant coach to Andy Farrell for this summer’s British and Irish Lions tour.

Richard Wigglesworth and Simon Easterby named assistant coaches for Lions tour

26th March 2025

England number two Richard Wigglesworth and Ireland’s recent interim boss Simon Easterby have been named as assistant coaches for the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia this summer.

Lions will face indigenous and Pacific team on Australian tour

20th March 2025

The British and Irish Lions will face a team with indigenous and Pacific heritage during their 2025 tour, Rugby Australia has confirmed.

Andy Farrell at the Lions head coach announcement

Lions coach Andy Farrell appoints trio to backroom staff for Australia tour

28th January 2025

The British and Irish Lions have confirmed David Nucifora and Aled Walters as the first appointments to Andy Farrell’s backroom staff for this summer’s tour to Australia.

Joe Schmidt coaches his Australia team before England match in 2024 autumn internationals

Joe Schmidt: Australia still have work to do ahead of next year's Lions series

30th November 2024

Australia boss Joe Schmidt is optimistic next summer’s British and Irish Lions series will be competitive following an agonising 22-19 defeat to Andy Farrell’s Ireland in Dublin.

Lions and Australia players line up before 2nd Test in 2013 series

Australia planning indigenous team to fill gap in Lions schedule

19th November 2024

The British and Irish Lions could face a team with indigenous and pacific heritage during their 2025 tour, according to the chief executive of Rugby Australia.

Lions players set to benefit from new profit-share agreement on Australia tour

7th October 2024

Players on next year’s British and Irish Lions tour to Australia are to benefit from a profit-share model that has been brought in for the first time.

Andy Farrell during the Lions head coach announcement

British and Irish Lions appoint Andy Farrell as head coach for Australia tour

11th January 2024

Andy Farrell has been confirmed as the British and Irish Lions head coach for their 2025 tour to Australia.

Schedule announced for 2025 British and Irish Lions tour of Australia

19th July 2023

The British and Irish Lions are set to play in front of a record crowd of around 100,000 at Melbourne Cricket Ground during their 2025 tour of Australia.