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Alun Wyn Jones of the Lions catches the ball during the tour match between the Western Force and the British & Irish Lions

Perth to open British & Irish Lions Rugby Union tour in 2025

Jul 20, 2023
Perth has secured another international rugby event after it was confirmed as host city today for the opening match of the British & Irish Lions Rugby Union tour in 2025.
A close-up of a rugby call bouncing on a wet turf with water droplets coming off of the surface.

WA to host Australian-exclusive global rugby event in 2024 and 2025

Jul 18, 2023
Perth has secured another Australian-exclusive for 2024 and 2025 after signing a deal to host the Australian leg of the HSBC SVNS.
The Bledisloe Cup in focus with the Wallabies lined up behind it at Optus Stadium

Tickets on sale for Perth’s Bledisloe Cup blockbuster

Jun 9, 2021
Rugby union fans around Australia and New Zealand can snap up tickets from 10am today (AWST) to Perth's Bledisloe Cup Test on August 21 at Optus Stadium.
Page reviewed 23 August 2023