Seb Daly/Sportsfile via Getty Images

1dTom Hamilton and James Regan

British & Irish Lions watch Round 4: Does Ireland loss open door for England stars?

Ireland have dominated prospective British and Irish Lions XVs, but does their humbling defeat to France change that? ESPN's Tom Hamilton and James Regan weigh in.

Seb Daly/Sportsfile via Getty Images

15dTom Hamilton and James Regan

British & Irish Lions watch Week 3: Is Sam Prendergast pushing Finn Russell at No. 10?

England edged Scotland, and Ireland proved too much for Wales last weekend, but did anyone impress enough to make the British and Irish Lions XV? ESPN's Tom Hamilton and James Regan weigh in.

Which players impressed Andy Farrell for Lions selection? (00:52)

Is Ireland's Caelan Doris nailed on to be Lions captain? (01:05)

David Rogers/Getty Images

37dJames Regan and Tom Hamilton

British & Irish Lions: Which Six Nations stars make the squad?

Each week, ESPN writers James Regan and Tom Hamilton select their British & Irish XV as the Six Nations looks set to provide Andy Farrell with plenty of selection headaches.

Gaspafotos/MB Media/Getty Images

49dTom Hamilton

British & Irish Lions Tour: Andy Farrell set to name first backroom staff - source

Andy Farrell is set to appoint his first backroom staff ahead of this summer's British & Irish Lions tour of Australia with Aled Walters and David Nucifora lined up for roles, a source has told ESPN.

Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images

55dTom Hamilton

England star Watson retires on medical grounds

England and British & Irish Lions winger Antony Watson has been forced to retire from the sport on medical grounds.

David Rogers/Getty Images

117dJames Regan

British & Irish Lions tour of Australia: Who's trending in, out for selection?

The British & Irish Lions will embark on their tour of Australia next year, with coach Andy Farrell set to step away from his Ireland responsibilities in December to focus on Lions duties.

Seb Daly/Sportsfile via Getty Images

125dTom Hamilton

Ireland vs. NZ: How Caelan Doris is finding his way as captain

As Caelan Doris prepares to lead Ireland against New Zealand he won't weigh his team down with a soul-stirring speech preferring "actions first."

David Rogers/Getty Images

21dESPN

British & Irish Lions 2025: Australia tour fixtures

The British & Irish Lions are scheduled to face off against Australia in summer 2025 as part of a 10-match tour between June 20 and Aug. 2. Here is the full list of fixtures.

British and Irish Lions

126dESPN

Lions release shirt for tour of Australia

The British & Irish Lions have released their jersey for the 2025 tour of Australia.

MARTY MELVILLE/AFP via Getty Images

128dTom Hamilton

Source: Lions could play in Las Vegas in 2029

The British & Irish Lions are weighing up playing a match in the United States as part of their 2029 tour of New Zealand, a source has confirmed to ESPN.

Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images

177dTom Hamilton

Easterby to lead Ireland while Farrell on Lions duty

Simon Easterby will coach Ireland's men's team in the 2025 Six Nations while Andy Farrell takes a sabbatical to coach the British & Irish Lions ahead of their tour to Australia next summer.

Daniel Jayo/Getty Images

183dESPN staff

'Proper dark': Former England star calls for Lions tour to be moved

Former England scrum-half Ben Youngs has savaged the Wallabies following their humiliating, and record-breaking, 67-27 loss to Argentina on the weekend, calling for next year's British & Irish Lions tour be moved.

Photo by Jan Kruger - RFU/The RFU Collection via Getty Images

331dReuters

Women's Lions Tour unions get £3m injection

British insurance firm Royal London has given the rugby unions of England, Ireland, Wales and Scotland £3 million ($3.7 million) to invest in female coaches and players ahead of the British and Irish Lions women's inaugural tour.

Stephens/Daily Express/Getty Images

403dReuters

Wales, Lions legend Barry John dies aged 79

Former Wales and British & Irish Lions fly-half Barry John has died aged 79, his family said on Sunday.

Dave Rowland/Getty Images

422dReuters

First women's Lions tour confirmed for 2027

A first British and Irish Lions women's tour will take place in 2027 with current world champions New Zealand hosting a three-test series, organisers confirmed on Tuesday.

David Rogers/Getty Images

426dTom Hamilton

From 'hurt arena' to 'cultural architect,' Andy Farrell was destined to lead the Lions

Andy Farrell's human touch and coaching development from the "hurt arena" to a "cultural architect," meant he was the standout candidate to lead the Lions.

Dan Mullan - RFU/The RFU Collection via Getty Images

426dTom Hamilton

France-based players eligible for Lions selection

Andy Farrell will be able to pick players based in France for the tour of Australia in 2025, the new British & Irish Lions head coach has said.

Getty

427dAAP

Lions coach Farrell sure Wallabies 'will get it right'

British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell is confident the Wallabies will overcome their woes and "get it right" in time for the 2025 tour which he believes will be "huge" for Australian sport.

Franco Arland/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images

427dTom Hamilton

Lions name Andy Farrell as coach for 2025 tour

The British and Irish Lions have named Andy Farrell as head coach for their 2025 tour of Australia, it was announced on Thursday.

Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images

462dReuters

Lions to play Argentina in pre-Tour Dublin game

The Lions will take on Argentina in Dublin in preparation for their 2025 tour to Australia in what will be their first ever match in Ireland.

Paul Harding/Getty Images

499dReuters

Gatland will not lead 2025 Lions tour

Warren Gatland has decided not to continue as head coach of the Lions, and recommended Ireland coach Andy Farrell as the best man for the job.

Photo by Pete Dovgan/Speed Media/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

603dSam Bruce

Invitational Aus-NZ team to face Lions in '25

An ANZAC-style invitational team has been given the green light to face the British & Irish Lions in 2025, after Rugby Australia confirmed the dates of the historic tour on Wednesday afternoon.

Morgan Hancock/Getty Images

860dBrittany Mitchell

ANZAC XV a '30 second' discussion, reveals Robinson

New Zealand Rugby CEO Mark Robinson has told media Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has "jumped the gun" after he announced talks had begun on a potential return of a combined Anzac team to face the British & Irish Lions in Australia in 2025.