The British & Irish Lions is an iconic sporting brand in the world of rugby.
Every four years, the Lions Men's Team – the best of the best selected from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales – travel to the southern hemisphere to take on Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa on landmark tours.
It is on Tour that history, determination and grit blend with skill, determination and fierce passion. Above all there is friendship, between players, between fans.
A Lions Tour is a unique blend of what makes rugby special, a celebration of sport and the power it has to unite people from different backgrounds and cultures, each one taking all involved extraordinary place for a never to be repeated experience that creates sporting history, memories and bonds that last a lifetime. Playing for the Lions is the pinnacle of players’ careers; it is a once in a lifetime experience for fans and leaves an enduring legacy wherever the team visit.
The foundations of the Lions are strong, built upon 130 years of history and tradition with Tours taking place regularly since 1888.
It is the experience of touring that has defined the essence of the team. The Lions are the very best players the Home Unions can offer, a team of rival players joined together to commit to a single purpose.
A New Era of Lions - Introducing Lions Women
In 2027, there will be an inaugural Lions Women's Tour with the best women’s rugby players from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales travelling to New Zealand to play the current world champions. This will be an unforgettable event in the rugby calendar and a historic moment in Lions history.
