Lions Trust

Lions Trustees
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The Lions Trust exists to connect, nurture and support Lions players in need, while embedding the core values of The British & Irish Lions throughout communities across England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

A Lions Tour is a unique event, built on the foundations of respect, unity, integrity and friendship. It is the ultimate honour, both on and off the pitch.

Since 1888, camaraderie has been fundamental to the Lions, and when a player takes off the red jersey, the Lions bond remains. A key priority of The Lions Trust is to ensure no Lion is left behind, delivering vital financial, medical, and wellbeing lifelines to former players in need so they can live with the dignity they deserve.

Beyond player care, the Trust drives meaningful grassroots engagement through the People. Place. Pride. programme, supporting meaningful engagement and tangible impact across rugby clubs, schools, charities and communities.

Reflecting the ultimate honour of the jersey, The Lions Trust is uniquely governed by legendary Lions players: Gavin Hastings (Chair); Tommy Bowe; Richard Hill; and Jamie Roberts.

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Who are the trustees of the Lions Trust?

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Chairman
Gavin Hastings

The Scottish rugby legend played 61 times for his country, including 20 as captain, and is widely regarded as one of the best players his country has ever produced. The fullback made his Lions bow in 1986 against a Rest of the World XV, before playing in all three Tests on the 1989 Tour to Australia. He was then captain for the 1993 Tour to New Zealand.

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Trustee
Tommy Bowe

The Ireland winger played 10 times for the Lions and scored five tries across two tours. Bowe was first called up for the 2009 Tour of South Africa and played in all three Test matches of the closely-fought series. He was back on the plane four years later and featured in two Test matches as the Lions beat Australia 2-1.

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Trustee
Richard Hill

The flanker made 71 appearances for his country during an 11-year international career and was at the heart of England’s World Cup-winning side in 2003. He was a three-time Lions tourist, travelling to South Africa in 1997, Australia in 2001 and New Zealand in 2005, and earned five Test caps in the famous red jersey.

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Trustee
Jamie Roberts

The Welsh rugby legend was capped 94 times for his country and won two Grand Slams during his international career. Roberts first toured with the Lions in 2009 where he earned two Test caps. He was selected again in 2013 on the series victory Tour of Australia.