The dates, fixtures and host cities have been revealed for Howden British & Irish Lions’ historic Ladies’s Sequence in New Zealand in 2027.
A primary girls’s British & Irish Lions tour was initially introduced in 2024 and can happen in September 2027, with the sequence being held in the course of the girls’s world competitors window and earlier than the lads’s Rugby World Cup the next month.
5 cities in New Zealand have been chosen for the tour, beginning on September 4, which features a three-Take a look at sequence in opposition to the Black Ferns and two matches in opposition to invitational opponents.
Opposition for the non-Take a look at matches will begin with the Black Ferns XV in Whangārei, earlier than an Invitational XV staff will face the Lions in Hamilton in between the primary and second Assessments.
Assessments can be performed in Auckland on September 11, Wellington on September 18 and Christchurch on September 25, with over 120,000 followers anticipated in the course of the five-match tour. .
British & Irish Lions CEO Ben Calveley mentioned: “It is a massively important milestone for the British & Irish Lions. This announcement makes our first ever Tour really feel nearer for everybody, from followers planning their journey to gamers dreaming of pulling on the Lions jersey.
“New Zealand will offer a fantastic stage and we are excited to take the Howden British & Irish Lions Women’s Series from North to South and create something truly special for the women’s game.”
Kick-off instances for all matches can be introduced later in 2026, with particulars of a historic pre-Tour fixture – involving the British and Irish Lions – may also be launched within the coming months.
Steve Lancaster, appearing CEO of New Zealand Rugby (NZR), added: “Lions tours are something truly special, and we want this experience for players and fans alike.
“Beginning within the north and ending within the south was a deliberate resolution to verify as many elements of the nation can become involved on this unbelievable occasion as potential.
Howden British & Irish Lions Ladies’s Sequence: 2027 schedule
Kick off instances TBC
Saturday September 4 – Black Ferns vs Howden British and Irish Lions – Semenoff Stadium, Whangārei
Saturday September 11 – Black Ferns vs Howden British and Irish Lions (First Take a look at) – Go Media Stadium, Auckland
Tuesday 14 September – Invitational XV vs Howden British and Irish Lions – FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton
Saturday September 18 – Black Ferns vs Howden British and Irish Lions (Second Take a look at) – Sky Stadium, Wellington
Saturday September 25 – Black Ferns vs Howden British and Irish Lions (Third Take a look at) – One NZ Stadium, Christchurch
