The British & Irish Lions: The Official History 2025 Tour Edition (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781913412708)

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.

Author: Clem Thomas,Greg Thomas,Rob Cole
ISBN-10: 1913412709
ISBN-13: 9781913412708
Publisher: Vision Sports Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/15/2025
Pages: 560
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 5.63lbs
Size: 11.14h x 8.89w x 1.51d