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]
| Unions | Rugby Football Union Irish Rugby Football Union Scottish Rugby Union Welsh Rugby Union | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2024 | |
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| Official website | ||
| www | ||
Tours
| Year | To | Captain | Head coach | Top scorer in Tests | Test series result | Tests record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | New Zealand |
References
- "British & Irish Lions Women's team launched". www.lionsrugby.com. 16 January 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- "British and Irish Lions to face New Zealand in first women's tour in 2027". BBC Sport. 16 January 2024. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- "New Zealand to host inaugural British & Irish Lions Women's Tour". allblacks.com. 16 January 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
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