British and Irish Lions women’s team announce fixture list for tour of New Zealand in 2027

The British and Irish Lions women’s team announced on Wednesday they will play five matches in New Zealand, including three Black Ferns Tests, during their first ever tour in September 2027. The tour was first announced in January 2024 with confirmation of the match schedule and host cities to be confirmed. Whangarei, Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch have now been confirmed to host matches, with the Lions playing tour matches against a Black Ferns XV and an invitational...