Sky Sports Unveils ​Team for 2025 British ⁢& irish Lions Tour Coverage

⁢ Updated June 12,2025

Sky Sports has announced its commentary and punditry team for the 2025 ⁢British & Irish Lions‍ tour to Australia. The team⁣ includes former Lions captain⁢ Sam Warburton, head⁤ coach Warren Gatland, ⁢and player Owen⁣ Farrell.

Alex Payne will anchor the coverage from‌ the ​studio, while ⁣Eleanor​ Roper will ⁣report from australia. Miles Harrison will ‌lead the commentary team, joined by‍ Dan Biggar.

Ronan O’Gara, Will Greenwood, Kyle Sinckler, Conor Murray, Nolli Waterman, John Barclay, and Sir Ian McGeechan will also contribute​ to Sky’s coverage ⁢of the British & Irish​ Lions tour.

Warburton will provide in-depth analysis of the 10 games from ⁤Sky’s studio, drawing inspiration from ⁢Monday Night Football.

When does the Lions tour begin?

Sky Sports’ coverage of the British & irish Lions‍ tour begins ​June 20 with the Lions facing Argentina in⁤ Dublin. The team ⁤then ⁣heads to Australia, with their first‌ match against Western Force on June ​28.

The first test match against Australia is scheduled ⁣for July ⁢19 in Brisbane.

What’s next

Sky Sports plans extensive​ coverage, including live matches, documentaries, and exclusive content, rebranding Sky Sports Action to “Sky Sport ⁤The Lions” for each Test weekend.