When the Lions first came to Australia, over half their games were Aussie Rules

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11/07/2025 21:06

This year's British and Irish Lions will play nine matches on Australian soil. Their first forebears though played 35 matches in Australia, 19 of which were under Australian Rules. And they even beat one of the leading sides of the day.

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