Rugby-Inaugural women's Lions tour confirmed for 2027

A first British and Irish Lions women's tour will take place in 2027 with current world champions New Zealand hosting a three-test series, organisers confirmed on Tuesday.

A first British and Irish Lions women's tour will take place in 2027 with current world champions New Zealand hosting a three-test series, organisers confirmed on Tuesday. Full details of the inaugural Tour are still being finalised with the various stakeholders, but it will take place in September and will not clash with the 2027 men's Rugby World Cup.

"Supporting the growth of the women's game is a key strategic priority for The British & Irish Lions as it is for each of our Unions," Ben Calveley, CEO, British & Irish Lions, said in a statement. "Significant effort has gone into exploring the concept of a Lions Women's Tour and great credit needs to go to the members of our steering committee, our board, and our staff."