The stage is set for a groundbreaking showdown as the British and Irish Lions Women prepare to collide with New Zealand's Black Ferns in a historic three-Test series next year. This inaugural tour not only marks a significant chapter in rugby's history books but also showcases the sport's expanding global footprint, with the Lions scheduled to battle it out at some of New Zealand's most iconic venues, alongside matches against the Black Ferns XV and an Invitational XV.
The tour will kick off in Whang?rei, with the Lions facing the Black Ferns XV on the 4th of September. The action then moves to Auckland, where the first Test against the Black Ferns will take place on the 11th of September. A midweek spectacle in Hamilton follows, with the Lions taking on an Invitational XV on the 14th of September, before the tour concludes with the second and third Tests in Wellington and Christchurch respectively.
"This is a hugely significant milestone for the British & Irish Lions,"
declared Ben Calveley, CEO of the Lions. He emphasized the importance of this tour in making the dream of donning a Lions jersey a palpable reality for the players and an exhilarating prospect for the fans.
From the North to the South, this tour is designed not just as a series of games, but as a journey through the heart of New Zealand rugby culture. Steve Lancaster, Acting CEO of New Zealand Rugby, highlighted the intent behind the geographical span of the tour.
"Lions tours are something truly special, and we want this experience for players and fans alike. Starting in the North and finishing in the South was a deliberate decision to make sure as many parts of the country can get involved in this incredible event as possible,"
Lancaster explained.
Adding to the excitement, Nike has been announced as the kit supplier for the Lions, a partnership rekindled for the first time since 1993. As preparations for the tour ramp up, with a pre-tour fixture yet to be announced, the anticipation among fans and players is palpable. This tour promises to be more than just matches; it's set to be a celebration of women's rugby on an international scale.
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The stage is set for a groundbreaking showdown as the British and Irish Lions Women prepare to collide with New Zealand's Black Ferns in a historic three-Test series next year. This inaugural tour not only marks a significant chapter in rugby's history books but also showcases the sport's expanding global footprint, with the Lions scheduled to battle it out at some of New Zealand's most iconic venues, alongside matches against the Black Ferns XV and an Invitational XV.
The tour will kick off in Whang?rei, with the Lions facing the Black Ferns XV on the 4th of September. The action then moves to Auckland, where the first Test against the Black Ferns will take place on the 11th of September. A midweek spectacle in Hamilton follows, with the Lions taking on an Invitational XV on the 14th of September, before the tour concludes with the second and third Tests in Wellington and Christchurch respectively.
"This is a hugely significant milestone for the British & Irish Lions,"
declared Ben Calveley, CEO of the Lions. He emphasized the importance of this tour in making the dream of donning a Lions jersey a palpable reality for the players and an exhilarating prospect for the fans.From the North to the South, this tour is designed not just as a series of games, but as a journey through the heart of New Zealand rugby culture. Steve Lancaster, Acting CEO of New Zealand Rugby, highlighted the intent behind the geographical span of the tour.
"Lions tours are something truly special, and we want this experience for players and fans alike. Starting in the North and finishing in the South was a deliberate decision to make sure as many parts of the country can get involved in this incredible event as possible,"
Lancaster explained.Adding to the excitement, Nike has been announced as the kit supplier for the Lions, a partnership rekindled for the first time since 1993. As preparations for the tour ramp up, with a pre-tour fixture yet to be announced, the anticipation among fans and players is palpable. This tour promises to be more than just matches; it's set to be a celebration of women's rugby on an international scale.