🧠 British and Irish Lions Quiz

The Lions draw from both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, making it one of the few sporting teams to represent five national rugby unions.

Each of the three host nations is visited on a rotating cycle, meaning fans often wait over a decade to see the Lions tour their favourite destination.

The three host nations are visited on a rotating basis, meaning each country receives a Lions tour approximately once every twelve years.

The Lions were whitewashed 3–0 in the 2005 series, with head coach Sir Clive Woodward's large squad and management team attracting widespread criticism.

The 1971 tour also featured the brilliant Barry John, whose dazzling performances at fly-half earned him the nickname 'The King' from New Zealand fans.

The 1974 Lions went unbeaten across the entire tour — winning 21 matches and drawing just one — in one of the greatest touring performances in rugby history.

The Lions lost the 2009 series 2–1 but won the second Test — their first Test victory over South Africa in over a decade at the time.

The decisive third Test was played at the Sydney Football Stadium, where the Lions completed a remarkable series comeback from 1–0 down.

McBride toured in 1962, 1966, 1968, 1971, and 1974 — he also captained the famous unbeaten 1974 tour of South Africa.

Guscott's drop goal at Kings Park in Durban sealed an 18–15 victory in the second Test, clinching the series and sparking wild celebrations.