The British & Irish Lions has today announced a new partnership with STATSports, the world’s leading provider of GPS athlete monitoring technology, ahead of their eagerly anticipated 2025 Tour of Australia.

As Official Supplier, STATSports will provide the industry’s best wearable tracking technology and performance analysis support to the Lions squad, equipping the team’s players and coaching staff with data insights to optimise performance, manage load, and minimise injury risk throughout the Tour.

The partnership reinforces the Lions’ commitment to innovation and world-class preparation, ensuring the best of the best across England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales are equipped with the tools needed during the Qatar Airways Lions Men’s Series 2025 to Australia.

British & Irish Lions Sports Scientist and Strength and Conditioning Coach Ben Pollard said:

“The cutting-edge STATSports technology will play a crucial role in ensuring our players are physically ready for the unique challenges of a Lions Tour.

Preparation and performance are at the heart of everything we do and partnering with a brand like STATSports will allow us to deliver the highest standards of support and care to our players.”

 

Sean O’Connor, Co-Founder of STATSports, said:

“Partnering with The British & Irish Lions is a huge honour.

The Lions represent the pinnacle of rugby excellence and we’re proud to support their campaign in Australia with the same technology used by the world’s top teams.

Our goal is to give the players every performance edge possible and contribute to what promises to be an unforgettable tour.”

 

STATSports technology is already used by leading rugby unions and clubs worldwide, including New Zealand’s All Blacks, current world champions, South Africa, Irish Rugby and numerous teams across the URC, Gallagher Premiership, Top 14 and Super Rugby.

Through real-time performance tracking and advanced analytics, STATSports helps teams make smarter training and in-game decisions based on 100% accurate live data.

The Qatar Airways Lions Men’s Series 2025 to Australia begins this month, with the first Test against Australia on Saturday, July 19 in Brisbane.