The All Blacks vs British & Irish Lions 2025 tour promises to be a rugby spectacle, reigniting one of the sport’s greatest rivalries. Scheduled for June and July 2025, the Lions will face the All Blacks in a three-Test series across New Zealand, following warm-up matches against provincial sides. With the last tour in 2017 ending in a 1-1 draw, anticipation is high for this historic showdown. Here’s a preview of what to expect.
The All Blacks, led by coach Scott Robertson, are building a formidable squad for 2025. Key players like Beauden Barrett, with his playmaking brilliance, and Ardie Savea, a dominant force at No. 8, are expected to feature prominently. Emerging talents such as Cam Roigard at scrum-half will add dynamism, while veterans like Sam Cane bring experience from the 2017 series. The All Blacks aim to reclaim dominance at home, leveraging their unbeaten record in Test series against the Lions since 1993.
The British & Irish Lions, coached by Andy Farrell, will bring a mix of power and flair. Players like Ireland’s Bundee Aki and Scotland’s Finn Russell are likely to challenge the All Blacks’ defense. The 2017 tour showed the Lions’ resilience, with a 30-15 win in the second Test. This time, they’ll face a passionate New Zealand crowd, making every match a battle.
The All Blacks vs British & Irish Lions 2025 series kicks off on June 28 in Dunedin, followed by Tests in Wellington and Auckland. Fans can expect intense clashes, with both teams vying for supremacy. Stay tuned for updates on the News page, check match schedules on Fixtures & Results, and secure your seats via the Tickets page.
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