British and Irish Lions to play in Dublin against Argentina ahead of 2025 Australia tour

IRFU CEO Kevin Potts expressed his delight at the agreement and said it promised to be a momentous occasion for Irish rugby in its 150th anniversary season.

Thu, 07 Dec, 2023 - 11:32

Tony Leen

The British & Irish Lions will play in Dublin for the first time ahead of their 2025 tour to Australia, it has been confirmed. The Lions will play Argentina at the Aviva Stadium on Friday June 20, 2025 for the Lions 1888 Cup.

IRFU CEO Kevin Potts expressed his delight at the agreement and said it promised to be a momentous occasion for Irish rugby in its 150th anniversary season. A packed Aviva Stadium will provide an ideal launchpad for the Lions before they depart for Australia, he added.