British & Irish Lions

British & Irish Lions squad announcement set for May 8

The 2025 British & Irish Lions squad will be announced on May 8 by head coach Andy Farrell in a live event in London.
10 March 2025

Carol Isherwood named first chair of Lions Women's Committee

Carol Isherwood OBE appointed as the first chair of the Lions Women’s Committee, overseeing the 2027 Lions Women’s Tour to New Zealand.
6 March 2025

Sam Prendergast could become clear frontrunner for Lions starting berth if Ireland can see off France

The in-form Ireland No.10 has put himself ahead of the two pre-Six Nations favourites for the Lions fly-half shirt.
4 March 2025

Andy Farrell names Lions backroom team for Australia tour

Andy Farrell appoints David Nucifora, Aled Walters, and Vinny Hammond to his backroom team for the Lions’ tour to Australia.
28 January 2025

Joe Schmidt optimistic about Wallabies ahead of Lions Tour

Joe Schmidt expresses optimism about Wallabies’ prospects ahead of the British & Irish Lions tour despite challenges.
3 December 2024

British & Irish Lions unveil iconic new jersey for 2025 Tour

The British & Irish Lions, in partnership with Canterbury of New Zealand, have unveiled their highly anticipated jersey for the 2025 Tour.
6 November 2024

Ireland and British and Irish Lions great Tony O'Reilly passes away aged 88

Ireland and Lions Rugby great Tony O'Reilly has passed away at the age of 88.
20 May 2024

British and Irish Lions Women's team to tour New Zealand in 2027

The British and Irish Lions have announced that the women's team will be touring New Zealand in 2027 for their inaugural tour.
16 January 2024

Andy Farrell confident of striking balance between Ireland and Lions roles

Andy Farrell expressed complete confidence that his Irish team will not face setbacks during his sabbatical to coach the British and Irish Lions in 2025.
12 January 2024

Andy Farrell appointed head coach of British and Irish Lions for 2025 tour of Australia

Ireland boss Andy Farrell has been appointed the head coach of the British and Irish Lions side for the 2025 tour of Australia.
11 January 2024

Andy Farrell front-runner for Lions coaching role for 2025 tour of Australia

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is all set to take in charge of the British and Irish Lions when they tour Australia in 2025.
10 January 2024

British and Irish Lions to take on Argentina in warm-up ahead of 2025 Australia tour

The British and Irish Lions will be taking on Argentina in a warm-up game ahead of their 2025 tour of Australia.
8 December 2023

British & Irish Lions strike deal with Premiership Rugby

After years of limited preparation, the British & Irish Lions are set to have an extended lead-up time ahead of their 2025 trip to Australia.
17 November 2023

Warren Gatland backs Andy Farrell to coach British and Irish Lions for 2025 tour of Australia

Warren Gatland has backed Ireland boss Andy Farrell to head coach British and Irish Lions for the 2025 tour of Australia.
31 October 2023

Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney to host British & Irish Lions in 2025 tour of Australia

The British and Irish Lions will play a total of nine matches including a game against a combined Australia-New Zealand team during their 2025 tour of Australia.
19 July 2023

Shaunagh Brown Exclusive: 'Now I have that time to spread my wings wider and make a difference'

The former Red Rose discusses the recent feasibility study into a British and Irish Lions Women's tour, whether she is enjoying retirement, her reflections on last year's World Cup and her hopes for England and the growth of the women's game.
19 March 2023

British and Irish Lions women's tour on track after a feasibility study

The chances of the British and Irish Lions women's tour has received a huge boost with a feasibility study delivering positive initial findings.
28 February 2023

Wallabies and All Blacks could combine to take on British and Irish Lions in 2025

Rugby Australia Chairman Hamish McLennan said they are in discussion with their New Zealand counterparts for fielding a combined team during the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia in 2025.
2 November 2022

Ieuan Evans appointed new chairman of British & Irish Lions

Former Wales captain and wing Ieuan Evans has been appointed the chairman of the British and Irish Lions board.
29 July 2022

Phil Bennett Tribute: 'You think these legends are going to carry on forever and be immortal'

Former teammate of 'Benny', Clive Griffiths, speaks to Talking Rugby Union about playing with his idol at Llanelli and the influence one of the greats of the game had on his career.
14 June 2022