Rugby-Lions strike deal with Premiership and United Rugby Championship for 2025 tour

Rugby Union - Premiership Rugby Season Launch - Twickenham Stadium, London, Britain - September 1, 2022 Premiership Rugby chief executive Simon Massie-Taylor during the season launch Action Images/Matthew Childs/File Photo

(Reuters) - The British & Irish Lions announced a partnership with Premiership Rugby and the United Rugby Championship on Thursday that ensures players are available for the 2025 tour to Australia.

The partnership will allow Lions players from the two leagues to be available for all pre-tour activities as well as marketing and promotional activities.