1888 Cup
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The 1888 Cup is a men's rugby union trophy contested ahead of each quadrennial British & Irish Lions tour. First played for in a 2021 warm-up fixture for the British & Irish Lions' tour of South Africa, the trophy is challenged for between the Lions and a nation outside the traditional touring trio of Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. The trophy is named after the year (1888) of the first British & Irish Lions tour to Australia and New Zealand.[1] The trophy was designed and crafted by Thomas Lyte,[1] a renowned British silversmith and goldsmith and royal warrant holder to King Charles III.[2][3]
| Sport | Rugby union |
|---|---|
| Instituted | 2021 |
| Holders |  Argentina (2025) |
As of 2025 the holders are Argentina, whom defeated the British & Irish Lions 24â28 at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin in June 2025.[4]
Results
Notes
- Due to COVID-19 pandemic, stadium seated events in Scotland were allowed with restrictions on attendance numbers.[5][6]