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Sky Sports speaks to Brigitte Trafford, Howden's group chief corporate affairs officer (pictured with Howden ambassador and Lions legend Brian O'Driscoll) to find out more about their sponsorship
Rugby Union 16/07/25 6:00am

Lions front-of-shirt sponsor Howden: Who, how and why?

Sky Sports speak to British and Irish Lions principal partners Howden to find out more about them, plus how and why they became the front-of-shirt sponsor.

Australia seek a redemptive first Lions series victory in 24 years
Australia 16/07/25 12:00pm

Don’t write off Wallabies - why Lions series is far from foregone conclusion

The state Australian rugby is in ahead of the three-Test showdown with the Lions - and why the series is far from a foregone conclusion.

Sky Sports pundits pick their Lions Test XVs to face Australia
Rugby Union 15/07/25 12:15pm

Lions XVs for first Test against Wallabies - Sky Sports pundits' picks

With the first Test looming this Saturday, Sky Sports pundits pick who Andy Farrell should name in his Lions starting XV to take on Australia in Brisbane.

O'Gara has picked Dan Sheehan, Tadhg Furlong and Owen Farrell on his replacements bench for the first Lions Test vs Australia
Rugby Union 13/07/25 7:00am

O'Gara's Lions Test squad: 'I'd leave best players Sheehan, Furlong on bench'

Three-time British and Irish Lions tourist Ronan O'Gara has revealed his first Test XV to take on Australia, saying he would leave the best players on the bench.

Duhan van Der Merwe crosses for his second try in the Lions' tour match against the AUNZ XV
Rugby Union 12/07/25 1:00pm

Van der Merwe hat-trick as Lions run riot in final game before Test series

The British and Irish Lions issued a statement of intent to Australia ahead of the Test series with a 48-0 mauling of an AUNZ Invitational XV in Adelaide.

Watch the Lions tour of Australia live on Sky Sports in 2025
Rugby Union 14/07/25 10:15am

Lions tour of Australia: When and how to watch on Sky Sports

The British and Irish Lions face Australia in the first Test of the series this Saturday – you can watch every game live on Sky Sports or stream with NOW.

After appearing on his fourth Lions tour, Owen Farrell has his sights on a Test match berth
Rugby Union 12/07/25 2:09pm

O'Gara: Farrell 'a master of composure' on 'exceptional' Lions return

Owen Farrell remains a master of composure capable of thriving in the Test match arena, according to Ronan O'Gara.

Duhan van Der Merwe celebrates after scoring three tries in the British and Irish Lions' rout of the AUNZ XV
Rugby Union 12/07/25 9:55am

AUNZ XV vs British and Irish Lions: Reaction after statement Lions victory

Live commentary as the British and Irish Lions face the AUNZ XV in Adelaide for their sixth tour match, live on Sky Sports.

Tadhg Beirne, Henry Pollock and Huw Jones look to take their final chance to edge into the British and Irish Lions Test side
England 11/07/25 10:21am

Who can take last chance to break into Lions first Test XV?

Never in history has a British and Irish Lions side faced an Australia-New Zealand invitational XV before. On Saturday, Andy Farrell's tourists do just that.

Blair Kinghorn will remain on the Lions tour after receiving 'positive news' on his knee injury
Rugby Union 10/07/25 12:38pm

Kinghorn injury fears allayed as Lions call up Osborne as cover

Jamie Osborne will provide cover for the British and Irish Lions while Blair Kinghorn is managed back to fitness after a positive scan result.

Owen Farrell
Rugby Union 13/07/25 4:50pm

Lions latest: 'Farrell, Pollock miss out on Lions first Test squad'

Stay up to date with the latest news, squad updates, behind-the-scenes content, videos and highlights from the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia.

Owen Farrell is among the Lions replacements for Saturday's final warm-up match
Rugby Union 10/07/25 9:43am

Farrell on bench as Pollock starts for Lions against AUNZ Invitational XV

Owen Farrell has been named among the replacements, with Henry Pollock restored to the starting XV, for the British and Irish Lions’ game against AUNZ Invitational.

Rugby Union 10/07/25 6:00am

McGeechan backs Furlong, Morgan and Irish centres for first Lions Test

Legendary former Lions coach Sir Ian McGeechan has revealed his first Test XV to take on Australia, backing Tadhg Furlong, Jac Morgan and the two Irish centres to start.

Rugby Union 09/07/25 4:00pm

Biggar voices 'major concern' as labouring Lions provide Wallabies with Test optimism

As the Lions labour to victory over the Brumbies, Dan Biggar and Sam Warburton highlight weaknesses the Wallabies will look to exploit in the looming Test series.

Rugby Union 09/07/25 10:23am

Leaky Lions click to get past Brumbies but Kinghorn limps off

The British and Irish Lions secured a fourth victory on Australian soil, clicking to beat the Brumbies 36-24 in Canberra as full-back Blair Kinghorn limped off early.

Marcus Smith celebrates after scoring the Lions' third try against ACT Brumbies
Rugby Union 08/07/25 3:31pm

British and Irish Lions beat Brumbies: Reaction and Kinghorn injury update

Live commentary as the British and Irish Lions face the Brumbies in Canberra for their fifth tour match, live on Sky Sports.

Maro Itoje and Dan Sheehan are two British and Irish Lions named to start in a strong XV to face the Brumbies on Wednesday
Rugby Union 08/07/25 3:15pm

Lions ready for toughest task yet vs Brumbies

The Lions roadshow pitches up in the Australian capital Canberra next to face the Brumbies on Wednesday, live on Sky, in what should be the toughest task yet down under.

Bundee Aki or Sione Tuipulotu at 12? Midfield remains one of the Lions areas still up for big debate ahead of the Test series
Rugby Union 06/07/25 7:00am

Greenwood, Warburton: 'Five Lions Test spots still up for grabs'

Former British and Irish Lions Sam Warburton and Will Greenwood have predicted Andy Farrell's Test side to face Australia and believe five spots remain up for grabs.

Ireland captain Craig Casey congratulates Tommy O'Brien (right) after his two-try debut
Rugby Union 05/07/25 8:30pm

O'Brien scores twice on debut as experimental Ireland thrash Georgia

A first-half brace by debutant Tommy O'Brien helped Ireland register an impressive 34-5 victory over Georgia in Tbilisi.

Rugby Union 05/07/25 12:56pm

Lions toil to third victory on Australia tour against Waratahs

The British and Irish Lions toiled to a third victory on Australian soil this summer, beating the Waratahs 21-10 in Sydney. 

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Image from British and Irish Lions Recollections: Will Greenwood recalls experience as last uncapped bolter and says Henry Pollock 'has to smash people'

British and Irish Lions Recollections: Will Greenwood recalls experience as last uncapped bolter and says Henry Pollock 'has to smash people'

Lawrence Dallagio chats to Sky Sports about his British and Irish Lions career, recollecting his 1997, 2001 and 2005 tour memories

Dallaglio: I played to honour my sister - it led to unforgettable Lions memories

Dan Lydiate chats to Sky Sports about his Wales and British and Irish Lions career, recollecting his 2013 tour memories

Lydiate: From scared 19-year-old who couldn't feel his legs to Lions flanker

Features

Image from British and Irish Lions Recollections: Will Greenwood recalls experience as last uncapped bolter and says Henry Pollock 'has to smash people'

British and Irish Lions Recollections: Will Greenwood recalls experience as last uncapped bolter and says Henry Pollock 'has to smash people'

Lawrence Dallagio chats to Sky Sports about his British and Irish Lions career, recollecting his 1997, 2001 and 2005 tour memories

Dallaglio: I played to honour my sister - it led to unforgettable Lions memories

Dan Lydiate chats to Sky Sports about his Wales and British and Irish Lions career, recollecting his 2013 tour memories

Lydiate: From scared 19-year-old who couldn't feel his legs to Lions flanker

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