British and Irish Lions: The fascinating history behind the iconic team

Thursday 19 June 2025 08:08, UK

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British and Irish Lions Head of Athletic Performance Aled Waters gives a behind-the-scenes tour of the sides pre tour training camp facilites in Portugal

Exclusive access to pre-tour training camp facilities in Portugal!

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Behind-the-scenes access to British and Irish Lions pre tour training camp, where Henry Pollock is united with Bill the Lion and quickly loses him!

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With the Lions set to face Argentina once again, watch highlights from the last meeting between the sides back in 2005 in Cardiff.

When the Lions last met Argentina back in 2005

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Artist Gareth Reid reveals British and Irish Lions portraits

Team mates

Who lifts the most in the gym? - British and Irish Lions spill the beans on their team-mates

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Sky Sports News' Eleanor Roper outlines what position Australia are in ahead of the upcoming British and Irish Lions tour.

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Gerard Butler Lions VT

Gerard Butler's spine-tingling promo for the British and Irish Lions tour!

	
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