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Saturday, Jun 22

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Lions cycle coast to coast in memory of Doddie Weir

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From San Francisco to New York, British & Irish Lions Peter Winterbottom and Mike Teague have cycled across the United States of America in memory of their late friend and fellow Lion Doddie Weir.

Friday, Jun 21

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1974 Lions reunite for anniversary celebration at Million Pound Lunch

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The 1974 British & Irish Lions will forever hold a unique place in sporting history – and, 50 years on, 18 members of the famous squad came together to in an emotional reunion.

Thursday, Jun 20

10

Facing the Lions: When Argentina came to Cardiff

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In 2005, The British & Irish Lions played against a national side on home soil for the very first time when Argentina came to town.

09

One Year to Go until historic Lions fixture

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One Year to Go until the Lions play Argentina Dublin to host Lions fixture for the first time Get your ticket-inclusive travel packages here Today marks exactly one year to go until The British & Irish Lions face Argentina at Aviva Stadium…

Farrell looks ahead to historic Lions fixture

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Dublin to host historic Lions match against Argentina Win Lions tickets Lions Head Coach Andy Farrell has spoken of his excitement at The British & Irish Lions facing Argentina in Dublin on 20 June 2025 with the Lions playing in Dublin for…

Tuesday, Jun 18

12

Royal London launches Women and Girls Rugby Award

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Apply here for the grant Find out more about our partnership with Royal London The Lions Women Founding Partner Royal London have launched the Championing Women and Girls’ Rugby Award with applications now open. The Championing Women and…

Saturday, Jun 15

Courtenay Meredith: Wales and Lions prop dies aged 97

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Wales and British & Irish Lions prop Courtenay Meredith has died at the age of 97.

Saturday, Jun 8

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Lions Legend: Mervyn Davies

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As an ever-present Test player on two of the most successful Tours in British & Irish Lions history, Mervyn Davies proved himself as one of the greatest No.8s ever to play the game. The affable Welshman was at the heart of the most…

Wednesday, Jun 5

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Lions Hero: Fergus Slattery on Willie John McBride

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Willie John had boundless enthusiasm and durability - both as a person and as a player - but above all he was a fantastic leader.

Monday, Jun 3

17

Lions Origin Schools Map launched

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View the Lions Origin Schools Map As part of The British & Irish Lions, People. Place. Pride. initiative, we have launched the Lions Origin Schools map, a dedicated interactive map where you can find the details of schools that have…

Tuesday, May 28

13

The British & Irish Lions announce Charles Tyrwhitt as Official Menswear Partner

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The British & Irish Lions is pleased to announce Charles Tyrwhitt as the Official Menswear Partner for the Tour to Australia in 2025. Following long-term investments in rugby and relationships with past and present players, Charles…

Wednesday, May 22

19

Danny Grewcock inducted into Premiership Rugby Hall of Fame

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Two-time British & Irish Lions tourist Danny Grewcock is the latest star to be inducted into the Premiership Rugby Hall of Fame, presented by Gallagher. Making more than 200 club appearances for Saracens and Bath, Grewcock was renowned as…

12

Richard Hill on his Lions journey

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In any composite list of the best players of their era, the name of Richard Hill invariably appears. Be it for Saracens, England or The British & Irish Lions, the unassuming Hill is recognised by his peers, coaches and media alike as one…

Saturday, May 18

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Tony O’Reilly: Ireland and Lions legend dies aged 88

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Ireland and British & Irish Lions legend Tony O’Reilly has died at the age of 88.

Wednesday, May 15

10

Classic Match: The 1974 Invincibles get up and running

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After a first ever series win in New Zealand three years earlier, the British and Irish Lions embarked on their 1974 tour to South Africa with expectations high. Those expectations were met and surpassed in emphatic style as The Lions went…

Saturday, May 11

17

Dallaglio aims to help excluded youngsters with charity work

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British & Irish Lions legend Lawrence Dallaglio hopes that his fundraising can make a difference to young people affected by exclusion.

Friday, Apr 26

11

Royal London | Lions Watch with Shaunagh Brown: Part Two

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Royal London ambassador Shaunagh Brown will be picking out some of the rising stars in action during the Women’s Six Nations as key players to watch ahead of the inaugural Lions Women’s Tour in 2027. Find out more about Lions Women…

Thursday, Apr 25

13

Charlotte Gibbons appointed as Director Of Operations at The British & Irish Lions

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The British & Irish Lions has appointed Charlotte Gibbons on secondment as Director of Operations. Charlotte joins The British & Irish Lions from the Rugby Football Union (RFU) where she is the England men’s team Operations Manager.…

Wednesday, Apr 24

16

John O’Shea: Wales and Lions prop dies aged 83

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Wales and British & Irish Lions prop John O’Shea has passed away at the age of 83 after a long battle with cancer.

Tuesday, Apr 23

09

Lions Series Global Charity Partner sought for 2025 Tour

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The British & Irish Lions and Rugby Australia are seeking to appoint a Lions Series Global Charity Partner (GCP) for the 2025 Lions Tour to Australia. The appointment of a GCP forms part of the Lions Environmental, Social, Stakeholder &…

Monday, Apr 22

12

Rugby legends attend Howden Big Rugby Day Out in Oxford

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Find out more about the Lions Origin Programme Two former Lions greats Gavin Hastings and Jason Robinson joined Red Roses legend Maggie Alphonsi at the Howden Big Rugby Day Out on 21 April in Oxford to celebrate grassroots rugby. The…

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Lawrence Dallaglio embarks on final sponsored bike ride

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Lawrence Dallaglio, renowned England and British & Irish Lions rugby icon, is gearing up for his last-ever sponsored bike ride, marking the culmination of 14 years of extraordinary philanthropic effort.

Thursday, Apr 18

12

Lions Productions formed with Whisper

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The British & Irish Lions have partnered with entertainment production company Whisper to create Lions Productions ahead of the 2025 Tour to Australia. The partnership will see Lions Productions produce the documentary for the 2025 Tour as…

Wednesday, Apr 17

13

Wales and Lions great Owens calls time on playing career

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Wales’ most capped hooker, Ken Owens, has today confirmed his retirement from rugby.

Tuesday, Apr 16

11

Lions and Royal London Announce £3million grant

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The British & Irish Lions Women’s Team Founding Partner, Royal London launches ‘Levelling the Playing Field’ grant to invest in elite women’s player and coach pathways in Scotland, Wales, Ireland, and England Find out more about Royal…

Monday, Apr 15

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Sam Warburton: My school journey shaped the player I became

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Click here to visit the Canterbury website Find out more about the Lions Origin Programme The corridors and playing fields of Whitchurch High School in Cardiff have produced some of the most notable alumni in sport. Not many come as…

LooseHeadz helping to tackle mental health stigma

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It was while watching the 2017 British & Irish Lions Tour of New Zealand that Rob Shotton hatched the idea for LooseHeadz.

Friday, Apr 12

12

Royal London | Lions Watch with Shaunagh Brown

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Find out more about the Lions Women’s Tour Royal London ambassador Shaunagh Brown will be picking out some of the rising stars in action during the Women’s Six Nations as key players to watch ahead of the inaugural Lions Women’s Tour in…

Wednesday, Apr 10

18

Charities team up to offer motor neuron support

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Two major sporting charities have joined forces in a new motor neuron disease support programme.

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Ticket ballot now live for Lions 1888 Cup match

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Click here to enter the ballot The ballot is open for three weeks, closing on Wednesday 1 May 2024 Click here for FAQs and T&Cs The ticket ballot for the Lions 1888 Cup match between The British & Irish Lions and Argentina at Aviva Stadium…