Saturday 19th July 2025
British & Irish Lions Tour - 1st Test
Head-to-Head
The British & Irish Lions will visit Australia for the first time in over 12 years to face Australia’s four Super Rugby franchises - the ACT Brumbies, Western Force, New South Wales Waratahs, Queensland Reds, as well as international side Argentina and the hosts – Australia.
The first of the three scheduled fixtures for Australia vs British and Irish Lions will take place on the 19th of July. During the last British & Irish Lions tour of Australia in 2013, the sides faced each other three times, with 2 wins going to the lions and 1 to Australia. In total, 9 series have been played between the teams resulting in 7 series victories for the British and Irish Lions.
Where to Watch Australia vs British and Irish Lions
All three of the Australia vs British and Irish Lions matches will be shown exclusively on Sky Sports. Match highlights may be available on affiliated YouTube channels post-match.
Where Can I Watch the Australia vs British and Irish Lions Match Outside of the UK?
The Australia vs British and Irish Lions Match match may be shown on regional broadcasters depending on your location. Select the ‘Watch LIVE from outside the UK’ button above to view a full list of streams and TV channels by region.
When is The Australia vs British and Irish Lions Match?
The Australia vs British and Irish Lions Match is scheduled to be played on the 19th of July with a start time of 11:00am in the UK.
Is the Australia vs British and Irish Lions Match Available on Free-To-Air TV?
The Australia vs British and Irish Lions fixture will not be available on Free-to-Air TV. However, highlights of the match may be available on YouTube several hours after the event.
Where Will the Australia vs British and Irish Lions Match be Played?
The Australia vs British and Irish Lions Match will be played at Lang Park in Brisbane. The stadium has a capacity of roughly 52,500 and hosts regular Rugby League events – primarily for sides such as the Queensland Reds, Queensland Maroons, Brisbane Broncos, the Dolphins, and the Brisbane Roar – as well as regular football fixtures for the Australian Men’s and Women’s teams.