Can the Lions follow-up Saturday’s convincing win with victory in Brisbane?
Shouldn’t you be at work? This guide explains how to watch Queensland Reds v the British & Irish Lions online and on TV today, though you may have to clear this one with your boss…
– Date: Wednesday 2 July, 2025
– Kick-off time: 8.00pm AEST (local) / 11.00am BST
– FREE stream: RugbyPass TV (US)
– Other TV channels: Sky Sports/Now (UK and Ireland) / Stan Sport (Australia)
– Watch from anywhere: Try NordVPN 100% risk-free
The Lions have had to bid farewell to Tomos Williams, with the injury the Welsh scrum-half picked up against Western Force ruling him out of the rest of the Australia tour. With Scotland’s Ben White making his way from New Zealand to replace him in the British & Irish Lions squad, head coach Andy Farrell is taking the opportunity to try out what, most assume, will be his first choice half-back partnership: Jamison Gibson-Park (making his first appearance of the tour) and Finn Russell (the only Saturday starter who’ll back up against the Reds).
The only other debutants in the 23 are full-back Hugo Keenan and replacement lock James Ryan. They, along with all the other players – several of whom are making their first Lions start – will be looking to convince Farrell and his coaching staff that they’re worthy of a place in the Test side in a few weeks’ time. After today’s game, only Blair Kinghorn – who’s just arrived in Australia following Toulouse’s victory in the Top 14 – will be the only player waiting for game time. Tour captain Maro Itoje returns to skipper the side after Dan Sheehan deputised on Saturday.
This guide will tell you everything you need to know to watch Reds v Lions live streams today, whether you’re looking to follow the game on TV or online. Scroll down to the end of the page for the line-ups and officials
Watch FREE Reds v Lions live streams in the US
It’s good news for rugby lovers in the United States because they can watch Queensland Reds v British & Irish Lions live streams for FREE, courtesy of World Rugby’s RugbyPass TV service. The platform will also be your destination for the Lions’ other four warm-up matches.
The only drawback is that you’ll have to get up rather early to watch the match, which kicks off at 6.00am ET/3.00am PT this morning.
The Lions’ three Test matches against the Wallabies – the first of which takes place on Saturday 19 July – will be available on CBS and subscription service Paramount+.
Travelling outside the States when the Lions take on the Reds right now? The wonders of a VPN mean you don’t have to miss out on your usual TV subscriptions when you’re away from home. We’ll explain how below…
Stream Queensland Reds v British & Irish Lions from anywhere
Even if you’re away from home today you can still watch the Lions in action as if you were sitting on your own sofa.
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Watch every Lions match on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland
In the UK or Ireland? Sky Sports is the place to go for every match Andy Farrell’s side plays on tour this year – including the Queensland Reds v British & Irish Lions live stream.
Pre-match coverage gets underway on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Action at 10.00am BST. The game kicks off at 11.00am.
There are loads of ways for Sky Sports subscribers to watch the game, including the Sky Go app for desktop, iOS, Android, PlayStation and Xbox. The Sky website will point you in the right direction.
Lions live streams in Australia
Wallabies fans looking to cast an eye over their northern hemisphere opponents ahead of those three Tests need to head to Stan Sport. The platform has rights to every match of the 2025 tour – including Queensland Reds v the Lions – and you can watch the action ad-free. Stan Sport costs $15/month on top of your usual Stan plan.
The match kicks off in Brisbane at 8.00pm AEST this evening.
Australia’s three Test matches against the Lions will be available for FREE on Nine and its 9Now streaming service.
Watch Reds v Lions in New Zealand
Subscription broadcaster Sky Sport NZ is the Lions’ home in New Zealand. The Reds v Lions live stream kicks off at 10.00pm NZST tonight.
A subscription to streaming service Sky Sport Now costs $54.99 per month or $549.99 per year (equivalent to $45.83 per month). Day passes are also available for $29.99.
Live stream Queensland Reds v British & Irish Lions in South Africa
SuperSport has rights to Reds v British & Irish Lions live streams in South Africa, along with the rest of the tour. It’s a lunchtime kick-off today, with the match getting underway at 12.00pm SAST.
There are various SuperSport packages available, covering traditional TV on DStv and direct live streaming.
Reds v Lions line-ups and officials
Queensland Reds
Jock Campbell (captain), Lachie Anderson, Josh Flook, Hunter Paisami, Tim Ryan, Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Kalani Thomas; Aidan Ross, Matt Faessler, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Josh Canham, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Seru Uru, John Bryant, Joe Brial
Replacements:
Josh Nasser, George Blake, Sef Fa’agase, Ryan Smith, Angus Blyth, Connor Vest, Louis Werchon, Isaac Henry
British & Irish Lions
Hugo Keenan, Tommy Freeman, Huw Jones, Bundee Aki, Duhan van der Merwe, Finn Russell, Jamison Gibson-Park; Andrew Porter, Rónan Kelleher, Will Stuart, Maro Itoje (captain), Ollie Chessum, Tom Curry, Jac Morgan, Jack Conan
Replacements:
Luke Cowan-Dickie, Ellis Genge, Finlay Bealham, James Ryan, Ben Earl, Alex Mitchell, Fin Smith, Garry Ringrose.
The all-Kiwi on-field officiating team from Saturday’s match against Western Force return today, though they’ve shuffled their positions. James Doleman is the referee, assisted by Paul Williams and Ben O’Keeffe. Fellow New Zealander Glenn Newman is the TMO.
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