British & Irish Lions 2025 Tour Predictions & Tips
Get all the tips, previews, predictions and news from the British & Irish Lions tour of Australia in 2025. While the visitors are favourites, Australia's improved form late in 2024 has brought them back into the conversation. We should be in for a cracking tour.
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24 Jul 2025Australia vs British & Irish Lions 2nd Test Predictions - B+I Lions to seal the series with narrow win against Wallabies
- Australia expects to improve with the return of key players Skelton, Valetini, and Porecki.
- The British & Irish Lions enter the match unbeaten and with squad changes to enhance performance.
- Australia is predicted to be competitive, potentially within a 9.5-point handicap.
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21 Jul 2025First Nations & Pasifika XV vs British & Irish Lions Predictions - B+I Lions set to canter to victory
- British & Irish Lions have a 6-match winning streak in Australia.
- First-ever encounter between First Nations & Pasifika XV and the Lions.
- Lions predicted to cover a -32.5 spread, despite lineup changes.
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16 Jul 2025Australia vs British & Irish Lions 1st Test Predictions - Australia to get close in first test against Lions
- Lions favorites after 5 strong warm-up wins.
- Australia's recent form variably positive, with key wins and losses.
- Predictions suggest a high-scoring game with Australia losing by under 9.5 points.
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08 Jul 2025Brumbies vs British & Irish Lions Predictions - B+I Lions set for big win against Brumbies
- Brumbies face B&I Lions with many players on national duty.
- Lions expected to cover -32.5 handicap after tough last week.
- Brumbies strong home record but are missing key players.
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04 Jul 2025Waratahs vs British & Irish Lions Predictions - B+I Lions backed to thump Waratahs
- British & Irish Lions have scored 50+ points in their last 2 matches.
- Waratahs have lost 5 of their last 6 matches.
- Waratahs rely on strong home performance but struggled recently.
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26 Jun 2025Western Force vs British & Irish Lions Predictions - Comfortable win forecast for the Lions tour opener
- British & Irish Lions face Western Force after a loss to Argentina.
- Western Force has key Australian internationals starting despite recent poor form.
- Lions adjustable lineup aims to find winning combinations ahead of test matches.
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19 Jun 2025British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia Odds - B+I Lions early favourites for tour 'down under'
- British & Irish Lions tour Australia in 2025, seen as favorites.
- Australia shows significant improvement and could surprise.
- 10 matches scheduled, including three Test matches versus the Wallabies.
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19 Jun 2025British & Irish Lions vs Argentina Predictions - Los Pumas to make life tough for Lions
- British & Irish Lions favorites with a 17.5-point handicap.
- Argentina promises competitive play, having beaten top teams in 2024.
- First match for both teams this year; crucial prep for Lions' Australia tour.
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08 May 2025British & Irish Lions Squad - Andy Farrell announces B+I Lions squad to tour Australia
- Andy Farrell announced the British & Irish Lions squad for 2025.
- Tour starts on June 20 in Dublin against Argentina.
- Maro Itoje named as the captain, with a mix of seasoned players.
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23 Apr 2025British & Irish Lions Tour Fixtures - Get all the fixtures, dates, times and venues for the B+I Lions Tour of Australia
- British & Irish Lions 2025 tour in Australia with 10 matches.
- Includes 3 Test matches against Australia from June to August.
- Fixtures, venues, and times may be subject to changes.
2025 British & Irish Lions Tour of Australia Fixtures
| Date | Time (SAST) | Fixture | Venue |
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| 28 Jun | 12:00pm | Western Force v British & Irish Lions | Optus Stadium, Perth |
| 2 Jul | 12:00pm | Queensland Reds v British & Irish Lions | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane |
| 5 Jul | 12:00pm | NSW Waratahs v British & Irish Lions | Allianz Stadium, Sydney |
| 9 Jul | 12:00pm | ACT Brumbies v British & Irish Lions | GIO Stadium, Canberra |
| 12 Jul | 12:00pm | Invitational AUS & NZ XV v Lions | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
| 19 Jul | 12:00pm | 1st Test: Australia v British & Irish Lions | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane |
| 22 Jul | 12:00pm | First Nations & Pasifika XV v Lions | Marvel (Docklands) Stadium, Melbourne |
| 26 Jul | 12:00pm | 2nd Test: Australia v British & Irish Lions | Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) |
| 2 Aug | 12:00pm | 3rd Test: Australia v British & Irish Lions | Accor Stadium (Stadium Australia), Sydney |
