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Next stop: New Zealand

We're now one step closer to the Howden British & Irish Lions Women’s Series to New Zealand, the first women's tour in The Lions' 138-year history.

On 21 January, The Lions announced the fixture dates, oppositions, cities and host venues, which will take players and fans from Whangārei in the north all the way to Christchurch in September 2027.

The matches are:

• Saturday 4 September, Whangārei, Semenoff Stadium, v Black Ferns XV 
• Saturday 11 September, Auckland, Go Media Mt Smart Stadium, v Black Ferns
• Tuesday 14 September, Hamilton, FMG Stadium Waikato, v Invitational XV
• Saturday 18 September, Wellington, Sky Stadium, v Black Ferns
• Saturday 25 September, Christchurch, One NZ Stadium, v Black Ferns 
   

Tickets will go on sale in September 2026, when you can claim your spot in making rugby history.

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