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Lions Tour 2025

The Lions will tour Australia from the end of June through to early August 2025. This will be the Lions' first visit to Australia since their 2-1 series success in 2013.

The Lions will play a total of nine tour matches Down Under, culminating in three Tests against the Wallabies.

Before departing for Australia, the Lions will take on Argentina for the 1888 Cup at the Aviva Stadium on Friday 20th June.

TV Coverage: Sky Sports will show all Lions matches live in the UK & Ireland.

Lions Tour 2025 Fixtures

Lions Argentina Lions 24-28 Argentina Aviva Stadium, Dublin Friday 20th June 2025 Attendance: 51,700
Western Force Lions Western Force 7-54 Lions Optus Stadium, Perth Saturday 28th June 2025 Attendance: 46,656
Queensland Reds Lions Queensland Reds v Lions Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Wednesday 2nd July 2025 Kick-off: 11:00am (8:00pm local)
NSW Waratahs Lions NSW Waratahs v Lions Allianz Stadium, Sydney Saturday 5th July 2025 Kick-off: 11:00am (8:00pm local)
ACT Brumbies Lions ACT Brumbies v Lions GIO Stadium, Canberra Wednesday 9th July 2025 Kick-off: 11:00am (8:00pm local)
Invitational AU and NZ Lions Invitational AU and NZ v Lions Adelaide Oval, Adelaide Saturday 12th July 2025 Kick-off: 11:00am (8:00pm local)
First Nations and Pasifika XV Lions First Nations and Pasifika XV v Lions Marvel Stadium, Melbourne Tuesday 22nd July 2025 Kick-off: 11:00am (8:00pm local)
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Tomos Williams walks off injured for the Lions against Western Force during 2025 tour

British and Irish Lions hammer Western Force but Tomos Williams suffers injury

28th June 2025

The British and Irish Lions claimed their first victory on Australian soil by overwhelming Western Force 54-7, but a possible injury crisis is brewing at scrum-half after Tomos Williams was forced off.

Bundee Aki celebrates a try for Lions v Argentina ahead of 2025 Lions tour

British and Irish Lions urged to 'create moments' ahead of Australia tour opener

27th June 2025

The British and Irish Lions have been urged to create memories when they play their first fixture on Australian soil against Western Force on Saturday.

Henry Pollock in action for the Lions v Argentina during 2025 Lions Tour

Henry Pollock to make first British and Irish Lions start against Western Force

26th June 2025

Henry Pollock will make his first start for the British and Irish Lions in Saturday’s opening fixture on Australian soil against Western Force in Perth.

Lions players line up against Argentina ahead of 2025 tour

Jamison Gibson-Park and Hugo Keenan carry injuries as Lions land in Australia

22nd June 2025

The British and Irish Lions touched down in Australia with head coach Andy Farrell revealing there are lingering injury concerns over Jamison Gibson-Park and Hugo Keenan.

Argentina players celebrate victory over Lions in 1888 Cup

Lions suffer first ever defeat by Argentina in setback before Australia tour

20th June 2025

The British and Irish Lions were beaten by Argentina for the first time as their tour to Australia encountered an early setback with a 28-24 loss in Dublin.