The British and Irish Lions, under Andy Farrell, kick-started their 2025 tour of Australia with a 54-7 drubbing of Western Force in Perth. Now they make the trip to Brisbane to take on the Queensland Reds.
The Lions bounced back from their 2025 opening game loss to Argentina. Captain Maro Itoje will play his first game of the nine-game tour while scrum-half Tomo Williams has been ruled out after suffering a hamstring injury in the match against the Force.
Meanwhile, the Reds had a decent Super Rugby season in 2025, finishing fifth on the ladder with an 8-6 record in their 14 games. They ended their campaign in the playoffs, losing to eventual champions, the Crusaders.
The Reds and the Lions have a long history in the colonial era, starting with the inaugural tour of 1888. In 13 meetings between the sides, the Lions have dominated, winning 12 of them.
During the last Lions tour Down Under in 2013, the Lions prevailed 22-12 when they met at the same venue for the upcoming fixture, in Suncorp Stadium.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match and kickoff time.
Queensland Reds vs. British & Irish Lions live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch the Queensland Reds vs. British & Irish Lions in the U.K.:
- TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Action
- Live stream: Sky Go app
Fans in the United Kingdom can catch the action from Queensland Reds vs. British & Irish Lions Rugby clash live Sky Sports, with coverage beginning at 10 a.m. BST on both Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Action.
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What time does Queensland Reds vs. British & Irish Lions kick off?
The Queensland Reds vs. British & Irish Lions Rugby clash takes place at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia and kicks off on Wednesday, Jul. 2 at 11:00 a.m. BST for fans in the United Kingdom.
2025 British & Irish Lions schedule
All times BST
Friday, June 20
- British and Irish Lions 24 def. by Argentina 28 (8:00 p.m.)
Saturday, June 28
- Western Force 7 def. by British and Irish Lions 54 (11:00 a.m.)
Wednesday, July 2
- Queensland Reds v British and Irish Lions (11:00 a.m.)
Saturday, July 5
- NSW Waratahs v British and Irish Lions (11:00 a.m.)
Wednesday, July 9
- ACT Brumbies v British and Irish Lions (11:00 a.m.)
Saturday, July 12
- Invitational Australia and New Zealand v British and Irish Lions (11:00 a.m.)
Saturday, July 19
- Australia v British and Irish Lions (11:00 a.m.)
Tuesday, July 22
- First Nations and Pasifika XV v British and Irish Lions (11:00 a.m.)
Saturday, July 26
- Australia v British and Irish Lions (11:00 a.m.)
Saturday, August 2
- Australia v British and Irish Lions (11:00 a.m.)