For the first time in 36 years, rugby fans will witness a truly historic moment as Australia and New Zealand join forces on the field, forming the AUNZ Invitational XV to take on the British & Irish Lions at Adelaide Oval, a rare union in the modern era and a spectacle loaded with nostalgia and national pride.
The last time these two rugby powerhouses teamed up was back in the 1980s, making this weekend's clash a once-in-a-generation event. The Lions, led by Andy Farrell, arrive in red-hot form after cruising through their tour so far.
They've made light work of their Super Rugby opposition, thrashing Western Force 54-7, dismantling the Queensland Reds 52-12, and grinding out a hard-fought 21-10 win over the NSW Waratahs.
Most recently, the British and Irish Lions edged past the ACT Brumbies 36-24 in Canberra, but it was far from a polished performance. Despite getting the job done on the scoreboard, the visitors once again looked out of sync, lacking cohesion in key moments of the game.
Rugby Australia have announced a mix of established veterans and rising stars for this exciting clash. Crusaders captain David Havili and bruising former All Black Shannon Frizell bring plenty of firepower, linking up with ex-Wallabies stalwarts Matt Philip and Pete Samu.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match and kickoff time.
AUNZ XV vs. British & Irish Lions live stream, TV channel
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Live stream: Stan Sport
AUNZ XV vs. British & Irish Lions match from the 2025 Australia tour can be streamed on Stan Sport.
What time does AUNZ XV vs. British & Irish Lions kick off?
The AUNZ XV vs. British & Irish Lions clash takes place at the Adelaide Oval in North Adelaide, Australia and kicks off on Saturday, July 12 at 8:00 p.m. AEST.
British & Irish Lions 2025 Australia Tour schedule
All times AEST
Saturday, June 28
- Western Force 7 def. by British and Irish Lions 54
Wednesday, July 2
- Queensland Reds 12 def. by British and Irish Lions 52
Saturday, July 5
- NSW Waratahs 10 def. by British and Irish Lions 21
Wednesday, July 9
- ACT Brumbies 24 def. by British and Irish Lions 36
Saturday, July 12
- Invitational Australia and New Zealand v British and Irish Lions (8:00 p.m.)
Saturday, July 19
- Australia v British and Irish Lions (8:00 p.m.)
Tuesday, July 22
- First Nations and Pasifika XV v British and Irish Lions (8:00 p.m.)
Saturday, July 26
- Australia v British and Irish Lions (8:00 p.m.)
Saturday, August 2
- Australia v British and Irish Lions (8:00 p.m.)