British Irish Lions Begin 2025 Tour with Matches in Dublin, Australia

The British and Irish Lions are set for their 2025 rugby tour to Australia, aiming to secure their first series victory in the southern hemisphere since 2013. Head coach Andy Farrell has named Maro Itoje as captain, the first English leader since 2001, with the squad healthy and nearly complete ahead of the opening match against Argentina in Dublin. The tour includes nine matches in Australia, culminating in a three-Test series against the Wallabies starting June 28 and ending August 2. Attention also turns to the Australian national team selections, with coach Joe Schmidt facing decisions on back three positions amid injury challenges and competition from several players. The Lions tour will be broadcast exclusively on Sky Sports, with radio coverage on TalkSport and live blogging by Telegraph Sport. This tour continues the Lions' rich tradition of uniting top players from England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland for a pinnacle rugby event.