British & Irish Lions (women)

The British & Irish Lions is a representative rugby union team composed of players eligible for the women's national teams of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.[1] The team was established in 2024 as the women's counterpart to the men's team of the same name.[1] They will conduct their first international tour to New Zealand in 2027.[2][3]

British & Irish Lions
UnionsEngland Rugby Football Union
Ireland Irish Rugby Football Union
Scotland Scottish Rugby Union
Wales Welsh Rugby Union
Founded2024; 0 years ago (2024)
Team kit
Official website
www.lionsrugby.com

Tours

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Year To Captain Head coach Top scorer in Tests Test series result Tests record
2027 New Zealand

References

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  1. ^ a b "British & Irish Lions Women's team launched". www.lionsrugby.com. 16 January 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  2. ^ "British and Irish Lions to face New Zealand in first women's tour in 2027". BBC Sport. 16 January 2024. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  3. ^ "New Zealand to host inaugural British & Irish Lions Women's Tour". allblacks.com. 16 January 2024. Archived from the original on 20 January 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
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