As the 2025 British & Irish Lions tour of Australia builds toward its highly anticipated Test series against the Wallabies, fans have already been treated to a whirlwind of thrilling rugby. From Perth to Sydney – and all the way from Dublin – the Lions’ warm-up fixtures have delivered their fair share of dazzling tries — both scored and conceded — offering a tantalising glimpse into what promises to be a fiercely contested series.
So far, the Lions have recorded five tour victories and a single defeat — a shock 24–28 loss to Argentina in the very first match of the tour. After that stumble, they brushed aside Western Force (54–7), Queensland Reds (52–12), and NSW Waratahs (21–10). The ACT Brumbies put up some stern resistance in Canberra, but the Lions still came away 36–24 winners. The Lions then swept aside the Australia New Zealand Invitational XV 48-0 in the final warm-up match before hostilities go into overdrive in the Test series starting on Saturday.
This collection of 23 top tries celebrates the best moments from those six clashes — and it’s a reel that captures the raw brilliance, cohesion, and even a few defensive lapses that make Lions tours so compelling.
The Test series looms
As the first Test in Brisbane nears, the Lions coaching staff will take heart from the chemistry that’s slowly beginning to form among their backline combinations. While the pack has held its own across all fixtures, the real story so far has been the flair — and occasional fragility — of the back three.
With the likes of Marcus Smith, Alex Mitchell, and Finn Russell all vying for game control, the Lions have options. But defensive lapses and counterattacking vulnerability remain concerns.
A try-fest worth remembering
Regardless of what lies ahead, the tries from this opening leg of the tour have given rugby lovers plenty to savour. Whether it’s the audacity of a chip-and-chase, the thunder of a maul try, or the clinical finish of a well-executed overlap, these moments are what Lions tours are made of.
Now, the question is: can the Lions carry that try-scoring momentum into the heat of Test battle? The Wallabies await.
