Lions Uncut will tell hte full story of the Lions’ victory in Australia earlier this year
TNT Sports will air behind-the-scenes documentary Lions Uncut on 31 October.
The film, co-produced by TNT Sports Originals with The British & Irish Lions and Lions Productions/Whisper, goes behind the scenes of the Lions’ successful tour of Australia this year. It will also feature behind-the-scenes footage of the Lions’ pre-Test fixtures including the victories against Western Force, Queensland Reds and NSW Waratahs.
Lions Productions was formed in 2024 by The British & Irish Lions and Whisper, with the task of producing this documentary as well as all in-house content for the Australia tour.
Highlights from the documentary include the Lions dramatic comeback in the record-breaking second Test in Melbourne, where they overturned a 23-5 deficit to defeat the Wallabies 29-26 with a last-minute try from Hugo Keenan in front of more than 90,000 fans at the iconic MCG, a victory hailed as one of the greatest Test matches in Lions history. Other storylines feature head coach Andy Farrell’s inspirational leadership, Maro Itoje’s first tour as captain, and numerous battles for selection.
Scott Young, EVP Warner Bros. Discovery Sports Europe, said: “We’re proud to be the exclusive home of ‘Lions Uncut: Australia 2025’ and tell the story of this iconic series. This film captures the essence of what makes the Lions truly special – the emotion, the heritage, and sporting prowess. It’s storytelling that goes far beyond the pitch and aligns perfectly with our commitment to delivering world-class, emotionally resonant sports content.
“This further strengthens our portfolio of premium rugby content and will act as a perfect platform as we head into the Quilter Nations Series, with many of the same stars of international rugby again on show, starting with England taking on the Wallabies on November 1st at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.”
Ben Calveley, chief executive officer of The British & Irish Lions, said: “We are hugely excited to release ‘Lions Uncut: Australia 2025’ this month following on from our Emmy-nominated documentary from the 2021 Tour. Head Coach Andy Farrell, our players and the whole touring party gave unprecedented access to Lions Productions, allowing us to capture premium and engaging content to connect us deeper with our fans.
“The tradition of Lions sporting documentaries are a huge part of our tours and we are extremely excited to showcase the story behind our Series win in Australia.”
Lions Uncut will be available through TNT Sports and discovery+ from 31 October, ahead of the broadcaster showing the Nations Series.
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