British and Irish Lions vs Argentina: everything you need to know as tour kicks off in Dublin
The British and Irish Lions tour kicks off in Dublin on Friday, when the team entertain Argentina.
It will be the first match for the team, which features the best of the Irish, English, Scottish and Welsh rugby teams, ahead of their trip to Australia where they'll play the Wallabies in the three match test.
For the first time ever, the Lions will be playing in Ireland — but for those who didn't get tickets, here's all the info you need to know: British & Irish Lions Squad Training, UCD Bowl, Dublin 16/6/2025 Alex Mitchell. Pic: INPHO/Billy Stickland
The British and Irish Lions vs Argentina kicks off at 8pm on Friday, June 20. The match will take place at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Lions head coach Andy Farrell. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile
Sky Sports will be broadcasting the match, with coverage kicking off at 7.30pm on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Action.
Those who are subscribed to Sky Sports can also watch the match via a livestream on the Sky Go app. Several other sites, including the BBC, will be doing a liveblog on the match as well. Bundee Aki is one of three Irish players starting on Friday. Pic: INPHO/Dan Sheridan
Three Irish players have been named in the starting XV — Tadgh Beirne, Finlay Bealham, and Bundee Aki. Also on the bench will be Rónan Kelleher, Mack Hansen and Tadgh Furlong.
After the Argentina game, the Lions will be heading down under to play Australian clubs, before they play a three match test series against the Australian national team.
The tour kicks off on Saturday, June 28, and will conclude on August 2.
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