British & Irish Lions Women

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British & Irish Lions Women
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Founded2024;1 year ago (2024)
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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] Established in 2024 as the women's counterpart to the men's team of the same name, the side is set to embark on its inaugural international tour to New Zealand in 2027. [1] [2] [3]

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Tours

YearToCaptainHead coachTop scorer in TestsTest series resultTests record
2027 New Zealand

References

  1. 1 2 "British & Irish Lions Women's team launched". British and Irish Lions. 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". All Blacks. 16 January 2024. Archived from the original on 20 January 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2024.