Lions players to share Australia tour profits under new agreementThomson ReutersBritish and Irish Lions players will get a share of profits during next year's tour of Australia in a new financial partnership model, the team said on Monday. Lions chief executive Ben Calveley said that the players' unions had played a key role in developing the new deal. "This landmark agreement highlights how (players) are at the centre of our thinking," he added. Simon Keogh, CEO of representative body Rugby Players Ireland, said the agreement was fair and reflective of strong collaboration between the stakeholders of rugby. The Lions are scheduled to play nine matches between June and August 2025 in their first Australia tour in 12 years.

Source: Irish Independent October 07, 2024 14:15 UTC