Exciting Events Set the Stage for the British & Irish Lions 2025 Tour!
As anticipation builds for the British & Irish Lions’ 2025 Tour to Australia, a series of exhilarating events are set to ignite excitement among rugby enthusiasts. From historic matches and dinners to record-breaking challenges, fans have a series of opportunities to immerse themselves in the spirit of rugby.
Historic Warm-Up Match Against Argentina
For the first time, the British & Irish Lions will play a home match in Ireland, facing Argentina at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on Friday, 20th June 2025. This landmark fixture offers fans a unique chance to witness the Lions in action on home soil before they embark on their Australian tour. Head Coach Andy Farrell, familiar with the Aviva Stadium, aims to lead the Lions to victory, setting a triumphant tone for the challenges ahead. Tickets are available through official outlets, and supporters are encouraged to don their red attire to create an electrifying atmosphere.
Guinness World Record Attempt: The Longest Game
In the lead-up to the Lions vs. Pumas match, charity partners LooseHeadz and us, Wooden Spoon, are organising simultaneous attempts to set the Guinness World Record for the longest men’s and women’s rugby matches. Kicking off on 17th June in Dublin, these 36-hour marathon games aim to raise over £100,000 to support mental health initiatives and assist children and young people with disabilities or facing disadvantaged. This monumental endeavour is open to 92 players, offering a once-in-a-lifetime experience to be part of rugby history.
Exclusive Lions Dinners and Events
To further celebrate the tour, several exclusive dinners and events are being hosted:
- Wooden Spoon Surrey Lions Dinner 2025: Date TBC in Epsom, this event promises an evening of fine dining and rugby camaraderie.
- MBN Events Pre Tour Roar Dinner: 20th May 2025 at The Great Room, Grosvenor House Hotel, London. The Biggest pre tour event with stars like current England captain Maro Itoje and legends such as Brian O’Driscoll and George North.
- Wooden Spoon Guernsey Lions Legends Dinner 2025: Taking place on 12th June 2025, attendees can dine with rugby legends and share in the excitement of the upcoming tour.
- Wooden Spoon Jersey Lions Legends Dinner 2025: Scheduled for 13th June 2025, this dinner offers another opportunity to engage with iconic figures from the rugby world.
- Head to Australia for the Lions tour with Gulliver’s Travel: A selection of packages are available on their website.
These events provide fans with intimate settings to celebrate and discuss the tour, all while supporting charitable causes.
As the countdown to the 2025 Tour continues, these events not only amplify the excitement but also embody the unifying spirit of rugby, bringing communities together in support of noble causes.