The British & Irish Lions Legends have officially unveiled a blockbuster squad for the highly anticipated Legends Series 2025, featuring some of the most iconic names in rugby history. The touring team will face off against the Classic Wallabies in a two-match series taking place in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney this July.

Captained by Ireland’s Shane Byrne (IRE), the squad boasts over 800 test caps collectively and includes household names from across England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.

Fans can expect fireworks from a forward pack packed with international power and personality:

Forwards

• Johnny Barrett (ENG)

• Richard Barrington (ENG)

• Shane Byrne (IRE, Captain)

• Tom Court (IRE)

• Paul Doran-Jones (ENG)

• Rhys Gill (WAL)

• Jamie Hagan (IRE)

• Mike McCarthy (IRE)

• Nathan Hines (SCO)

• Jon Philipps (ENG)

• Mike Ross (IRE)

• Andy Powell (WAL)

• Matt Stevens (ENG)

• Guy Thompson (ENG)

• Ryan Wilson (SCO)

• Ben Woods (ENG)

• Jackson Wray (ENG)

Backline flair and experience are just as formidable:

Backs

• Brad Barritt (ENG)

• Dan Biggar (WAL)

• Isaac Boss (IRE)

• Alex Cuthbert (WAL)

• Craig Gilroy (IRE)

• Leigh Halfpenny (WAL)

• Matthew Jess (ENG)

• Sean Lamont (SCO)

• Rory Lawson (SCO)

• Tom May (ENG)

• Ollie Phillips (ENG)

• Tommy Seymour (SCO)

• Ollie Smith (ENG)

• Mike Tindall (ENG)

• Shane Williams (WAL)

From World Cup winners to Lions legends, this squad brings together generations of rugby greatness to celebrate the spirit of the game.

The Lions Legends will square off against an equally star-studded Classic Wallabies side to be announced soon in a series designed to honour tradition, thrill fans, and support grassroots rugby.

Legends Series | Australia 2025

Classic Wallabies v British & Irish Legends in Melbourne

Date: Thursday 24 July 2025

Details: Register your interest legendsseries2025.rugby for more information

Classic Wallabies v British & Irish Legends in Sydney

Date: Thursday 31 July 2025

Time: Classic Wallabies v British & Irish Legends kick-off at 7:00pm. Gates open at 5:30pm. 

Venue: North Sydney Oval, Miller St, North Sydney

Tickets: Available through Ticketek here.

Group and corporate hospitality package information will be announced soon. Register your interest at legendsseries2025.rugby for more information