The British & Irish Lions: The Official History 2025 Tour edition

Published in Late November 2024

Authorative, comprehensive, all encompassing and the last word on the history of the British & Irish Lions – this book is essential reading for dedicated followers of the team that best represents the spirit of rugby

• The British & Irish Lions is one of the most storied teams in rugby history – and this is their only official history.

• Over 135 years of Lions rugby is chronicled in this authoritative and lavishly illustrated book which was originally written by Clem Thomas, (Lion #386), up to the 1993 Tour and then carried on by his son Greg and renowned rugby writer, Rob Cole.

• With over 500 pages of content the book is simply the most comprehensive and thorough re-telling of Lions’ history – Each tour is covered in detail

• Over 400 illustrations, including photographs, paintings, scrapbooks & memorabilia

• A foreword by Lions Chairman, Ieuan Evans #616

• A 75 page statistics section that includes: the score and team makeup of every Test played by the Lions, full lists of every Lion by A-Z and by order of appearance (from #1 Jack Anderton to #855 Marcus Smith), records against each country, appearances, points, tries and so much more.