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The series was drawn 1-1 with the 3rd game a draw. It was the first time a British & Irish Lions side had drawn a series with New Zealand.

There was a controversial finish to the final test and the series when the referee awarded a penalty to New Zealand in the Lions 22m area but then changed it to a scrum. The kick would have won both the game and the series for New Zealand.

The British & Irish Lions were whitewashed 3-0 in the test series, the 3rd time that it had happened. All 3 have been at the hands of the All Blacks.

The Lions also played a warm up game in Cardiff, against Argentina, before leaving for New Zealand. They drew this game.

THe British & Irish Lions lost the test series 2-1. They went into the last test at 1-1, and despite having lost 4 provincial games, they were a chance to win the series. It was not to be.

The British & Irish Lions lost the series 4-0, only the second time they had been whitewashed in a series.

The British & Irish Lions lost the test series 3-1. They were unbeaten against the provincial sides but lost to the NZ University team. They also lost a match against Fiji on the way home.

The British & Irish Lions won the test series 2-1 (and 1 draw) and became the first Lions team to win a series in New Zealand. They were also unbeaten in New Zealand outside of the tests but lost a game in Australia on the way to New Zealand.

This was the first British and Irish Lions side to be whitwashed (4-0) in a test series.

NB: This tour followed on from games played in Australia and concluded with 2 matches in Canada on the way home. Results from the games in Australia can be found here

NB: The Lions played further games in Australia after the tour of New Zealand. The results of the games in Australia are here .

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• New Zealand vs British and Irish Lions
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New Zealand 21

Penalties: Barrett (20,32,37,48,54,58,67)

Tries: Faletau (60), Murray (69) Conversions: Farrell (70) Penalties: Farrell (23,34,40,78)

New Zealand vs Lions Lions 8:35am Saturday 1st July Westpac Stadium

New Zealand 21-24 British and Irish Lions: Tourists win Wellington thriller

By tony tighe.

Last Updated: 01/07/17 7:31pm

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Owen Farrell kicked a pressure penalty three minutes from time to give the British and Irish Lions a dramatic 24-21 victory over 14-man New Zealand in Wellington.

The All Blacks had Sonny Bill Williams sent off on 25 minutes for a shoulder charge on Anthony Watson but Lions indiscipline was punished by Beauden Barrett, who kicked the world champions into an 18-9 lead with 22 minutes remaining.

However, Taulupe Faletau gave the Lions hope when he powered over in the corner on the hour mark and Conor Murray crossed for a second eight minutes later to level proceedings.

With the game in the balance, a late tackle on Kyle Sinckler by Charlie Faumuina presented Farrell with the chance to secure victory, and the Saracen slotted his fifth successful kick of the game to set up a set up a series decider in Auckland next Saturday.

The sides were level at 3-3 when Williams smashed Watson in the head as the wing ran the ball back. The TMO brought the incident to Jerome Garces' attention and the French official reduced the All Blacks to 14.

New Zealand reacted by sacrificing a flanker, Jerome Kaino replaced by centre Ngani Laumape, and that helped the Lions in the set piece as they were under pressure at the scrum.

Some uncharacteristic errors from Murray and Johnny Sexton, followed by penalty concessions, allowed Barrett to keep New Zealand's noses in front but Brodie Retallick was pinged on the stroke of half-time and Farrell kicked his third three-pointer to lead the sides deadlocked at 9-9 at the interval.

The Lions' penalty count moved into double figures after the restart as Barrett fired New Zealand into an 18-9 lead, and Warren Gatland would have been tearing his hair out when Mako Vunipola was sin-binned for clattering into Barrett at a ruck.

But a trademark Sexton wraparound got them back into the game, with quick hands from Liam Williams releasing Watson up the wing. Sexton then combined with Farrell, the latter throwing a cut-out pass to Williams and he found Faletau, who barged through Israel Dagg to score.

A Barrett penalty made it 21-14 but the Lions went level on 68 minutes when Jamie George ran a fantastic line off Sexton and Murray punished poor positioning by TJ Perenara to cross.

Farrell then held his nerve at the death as the Lions claimed their first victory over New Zealand since the second Test in 1993.

Man of the match

Sonny Bill Williams became the first All Black to be sent off since Colin Meads in 1967 when he caught Anthony Watson in the head with his shoulder.

The centre made no attempt to wrap his arms and left referee Jerome Garces with little option but to brandish the red card.

"It was a challenge that was totally unnecessary and put a lot of pressure on his team," said former All Blacks skipper Sean Fitzpatrick.

Talking point

The All Blacks may have been the side reduced to 14 men but it was the Lions' indiscipline which almost cost them victory.

Once again they hit double figures, Vunipola conceding four of their 13 penalties, and the prop was sin-binned on 56 minutes.

Luckily for the Lions, Barrett didn't have his best night from the tee, the fly-half missing three kicks at goal.

Putting aside the number of penalties conceded, the Lions were ferocious in contact, and that led to a fantastic battle on the gainline.

Sean O'Brien moved into the midfield off New Zealand set pieces to counter the powerful runs of debutant Laumape and the tourists played the wet conditions well, Maro Itoje central to their rolling mauls from restarts.

The Lions failed to turn pressure into points in the opening quarter but they certainly made it count in the second half, Faletau and Murray both scoring well-worked tries.

Not bad from a Lions point of view but New Zealand will be reeling after their 46-Test unbeaten record on home soil was ended at a wet Westpac Stadium.

Barrett let the tourists off the hook with his errant place-kicking.

"We left nine points out there," said former All Black Jeff Wilson. "The reality is we could have gotten 30 points from place kicks."

When beaten by Ireland last November, New Zealand produced an incredibly physical riposte in the return fixture in Dublin. The Lions can expect similar in Eden Park next Saturday.

Warren Gatland

"I am a happy clown this week! It is great to tie the series up and we go to Auckland with everything to play for.

"Even with the red card, we were the better team, deserved to win and played some good rugby."

Steve Hansen

"While I am very proud of our team of how we hung in there with 14 men, you have got to take your hat off and say well done to the Lions.

"He (the referee) made the call so whether he got it right or wrong is irrelevant. I have always said you have got to go with what he decides.

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"Don't make the issue about the tackle. The Lions deserved the win. Happy for them but we are disappointed. I am very proud of our guys."

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What a call to stick with JS/OF combo throughout the match. What it lacks defensive hits, it makes up for it attack — Tom Shanklin (@TomShanklin) July 1, 2017

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A drawn series, one of rugby’s magic series moments, thousands of fans and a thriving British & Irish Lions – welcome to New Zealand 2017.

Warren Gatland’s Lions drew a remarkable series against the All Blacks 1-1 after a drawn final Test in Auckland failed to separate the two teams.

Roared on by a legion of Lions fans who flooded New Zealand from all over the world, Gatland’s men responded from defeat in the first Test with victory in Wellington to set up a decisive third Test showdown in Auckland.

But after 80 incredible minutes, the teams were locked together at 15-15 to share the series. That told just half the story of the 2017 Lions.

From fantastic events, excursions, Lions legends and much more, fans were treated to rugby memories that will live long in the memory on rugby’s greatest tour.

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Full coverage of the British & Irish Lions tour of New Zealand

The British & Irish Lions have ended a gruelling 10-game tour of New Zealand with a record of five wins, three losses and two draws.

ESPN has been there every step of the way.

The three-Test series against the world champion All Blacks has ended drawn at 1-1 after the two sides couldn't be separated in a pulsating 15-15 finale.

Top Headlines

Match coverage

Jones focused on series above plaudits

Alun Wyn Jones will take his place among some of the greats to have worn the Lions jersey when he runs out onto Eden Park on Saturday.

Excitement builds as Lions target history

Tom Hamilton sets the scene ahead of the British & Irish Lions' decisive third Test against the All Blacks at Eden Park.

Milestone man Read in 'pretty cool place'

All Blacks captain Kieran Read will join an exclusive club on Saturday night when he plays his 100th Test in the series decider with the British & Irish Lions.

What makes the All Blacks so good?

Tom Hamilton has travelled the length and breadth of New Zealand over the past six weeks looking for the secret to New Zealand's rugby prowess.

Gatland tells Lions to 'leave a legacy'

Warren Gatland has challenged his players to 'do something special' in the third Test against the All Blacks on Saturday.

Unchanged Lions comfortable in their own skin

Warren Gatland met expectations by opting for Lions continuity in third Test, says Tom Hamilton.

Experience, youth could be potent backline mix for ABs

The All Blacks have a decision to make in the midfield this week and it should be one that considers the value of experience writes Craig Dowd.

Growden: Time for offsiders to be penalized

With referees having an already loaded plate, players have been taking advantage of the offside laws writes Greg Growden.

Why we haven't seen the best of Beauden Barrett, yet

The British & Irish Lions have given up a whopping 24 penalties across the first Two tests but in doing so they have limited the impact of Beauden Barrett.

Fekitoa returns to All Blacks with point to prove

Controversially overlooked ahead of the series, Malakai Fekitoa is now back in the running to start for the All Blacks in the decisive third Test.

Lions beat 14-man All Blacks to level series

The British & Irish Lions produced a stirring finish in Wellington the beat the 14-man All Blacks.

Who's the clown now? Criticism galvanises Lions

Warren Gatland says his players were galvanised after their fair share of criticism in the build up to Saturday's 24-21 win over the All Blacks.

All Blacks coach Hansen in no mood for 'red whine'

New Zealand had few complaints with the red card to Sonny Bill Williams that saw them play with 14 men for 55 minutes of the second Test.

Warburton: Win keeps Lions alive

Lions captain Sam Warburton hopes that the British & Irish Lions victory in Wellington will keep the Lions tradition alive.

SBW makes unwanted history in Wellington

Sonny Bill Williams will go down in the record books as the first player to get sent off in a British & Irish Lions Test.

All Blacks vs. Lions 2nd Test: Social Reaction

There was ecstasy from former Lions players and fans on social media after Warren Gatland's side won the second Test.

Lions Player Ratings: Second Test

Owen Farrell and Sean O'Brien were the pick of the bunch as the British & Irish Lions claimed victory in Wellington.

All Blacks Player Ratings: 2nd Test

New Zealand missed the chance to clinch the series against the British & Irish Lions as they were made to pay for Sonny Bill Williams' red card.

Tom May: Sexton-Farrell gamble pays off

Former England international Tom May looks at how well Johnny Sexton and Owen Farrell combined in the Lions second Test win.

All Blacks vs. Lions 2nd Test: Defining moments

There was a red card, a yellow card, two tries and a dubious penalty to decide the match. We break down the defining moments of the Lions win in Wellington.

Lions selection rugby's equivalent of going 'all in'

The selection of Jonathan Sexton and Owen Farrell at 10 and 12 is Warren Gatland stacking his chips, throwing them into the middle of the table and then waiting; he has shown his hand, writes Tom Hamilton.

Tactical guessing game: How second Test will be won

The All Blacks took a 1-0 series lead over the British & Irish Lions by winning the tactical battle. But that could all change in Wellington as both sides try to "second guess" each other, Steve Hansen says.

Standout Laumape knocking on All Blacks door

Rugby league convert Ngani Laumape took a further step towards an All Blacks debut with yet another bullocking display for the Hurricanes against the Lions.

Hurricanes vs. Lions: Who said what

Lions captain Rory Best refused to blame referee Romain Poite over the yellow card that led to his side squandering a 14-point advantage against the Hurricanes.

What the Lions learned in Canes draw

The true significance of the draw between the British & Irish Lions and Hurricanes will only be put into perspective for the tourists at the end of the series.

All Blacks park razzle-dazzle for route-one rugby

They're usually the kings of attacking wizardry but that wasn't the case as the All Blacks kept it simple to beat the Lions at Eden Park.

Jones: Lions need to be more clinical

Former British & Irish Lions prop Adam Jones believes Warren Gatland's side need to take their chances if they're to come close to winning the second Test.

Lions Player Ratings -- 1st Test

Jonathan Davies and Liam Williams had strong games for the Lions in their 30-15 loss to the All Blacks at Eden Park.

All Blacks Player Ratings -- 1st Test

Kieran Read and Brodie Retallick led from the front as the All Blacks went 1-0 in the best of three Test series against the Lions.

All Blacks vs. Lions 1st Test: Social reaction

Plenty of former players and influential figures in the North expressed their frustration on social media as the Lions missed numerous opportunities in the first Test.

All Blacks vs. Lions 1st Test: Who said what

The British & Irish Lions were left to rue poor finishing after world champions New Zealand won a thrilling first Test in Auckland.

One of the great Lions tries not enough to halt magnetic All Blacks

The All Blacks' 80-minute management is unrivalled, fortress Eden Park remains secure, formidable and a place synonymous with New Zealand victory.

Read unconcerned by lack of recent rugby

Sam Bruce reports from Auckland as the All Blacks go through their final preparations ahead of the first Test.

The quiet man from Munster takes centre stage

Peter O'Mahony has been through an awful lot this season which is why captaining the British & Irish Lions in the first Test against the All Blacks will not faze or distract him in the slightest.

Gatland goes bold with exciting team selection

George North? Gone. Leigh Halfpenny? Benched. Sam Warburton, the tour captain? Benched. Warren Gatland's team for the first Lions Test was a shock -- but a positive decision.

Chiefs win gives Gatland food for thought

The British & Irish Lions coaches will meet on Wednesday to finalise the team for Saturday's first Test with Warren Gatland predicting a "tough" selection meeting.

What the Lions learned in Chiefs rout

The midweek side made their mark on the 2017 tour with a commanding 34-6 win in Hamilton. Here is what the tourists will have learned.

Lions vs. Chiefs: Who said what

The reaction of British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland, captain Rory Best and Jack Nowell after the convincing victory over the Chiefs.

Lions vs. Chiefs: Social reaction

There was plenty of social love for Courtney Lawes and the Lions' back three.

What the Lions learned in record Maori win

Forward dominance, physicality and some real grunt saw the British & Irish Lions dispatch the Maori All Blacks in Rotorua.

Maori embracing history, heritage ahead of Lions battle

The Maori All Blacks are leaving their Super Rugby allegiances at the door in the hope of delivering another body blow to the British & Irish Lions' momentum.

Lions left licking scrum wounds

Discipline and scrum interpretation remain a concern for Lions coach Warren Gatland following a run of penalties in the latter stages of Tuesday's loss to the Highlanders that left prop Kyle Sinckler bemused.

What the Lions learned in Highlanders loss

The British & Irish Lions slipped to a last-gasp defeat to the Highlanders in Dunedin as Marty Banks struck a late penalty to seal a 23-22 win.

Lions vs. Highlanders: Social reaction

We look at how social media reacted after the Lions suffered their second defeat four games into the tour of New Zealand.

What the Lions learned in Crusaders win

The British & Irish Lions bounced back from defeat to earn a hard-fought victory against the Crusaders. This is what Warren Gatland would have learned.

Lions vs Crusaders: Social reaction

The British & Irish Lions beat the form Super Rugby side at the AMI Stadium and we look at how former players reacted to the victory on social media.

Craig Dowd: Lions won't beat Crusaders

Former All Black Craig Dowd says he can't see Warren Gatland's side beating the Crusaders or the Highlanders, but that shouldn't dishearten Lions fans.

Lions look for cure to offload pain

The British & Irish Lions will focus on improving their discipline and offload prevention as they look to bounce back from their defeat to the Blues on Wednesday evening.

Analysis: The try that tamed the Lions

Tour games don't often live in the memory when one reflects on previous British & Irish Lions campaigns, but Ihaia West's try that saw the Blues record a famous victory might well be an exception to the rule.

What the Lions learned in Blues defeat

Two matches down and the British & Irish Lions have suffered their first defeat after losing 22-16 to the Blues at Eden Park.

Lions vs. Blues: Social reaction

We look at how social media reacted to the British & Irish Lions' first loss of the 2017 tour as the Blues recorded a stunning 22-16 win at Eden Park.

Blues will draw on inside knowledge vs. Lions

Blues high performance director Tony Hanks knows Warren Gatland's methods well having worked with the British & Irish Lions coach at Wasps and Waikato.

Lions given perfect wake-up call in Whangarei

Warren Gatland's Lions squad are under no illusion to the task in front of them in New Zealand following a stuttering win over the NZ Provincial Barbarians.

Provincial Barbarians: What the Lions learned

If the Provincial Barbarians were meant to be the most straight-forward opponents the Lions will face, then the tourists have been served a stark reminder over just how hard this series will be.

All Blacks a Key part of New Zealand life

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Sir John Key discusses what the All Blacks mean to the country they represent.

What makes the All Blacks so successful?

ESPN's Tom Hamilton has travelled the length and breadth of New Zealand over the past six weeks, looking for the secret to New Zealand's rugby prowess.

Ponsonby Rugby Club: Much more than 45 All Blacks

Rugby clubs the world over each have their own unique story to tell. But few come better than that of Ponsonby District Rugby Football Club, where the local community is just as important as a record 45 All Blacks.

Steve Hansen: Horses, frustrations and Saturday

The All Blacks coach has varied experiences from his time in the police force, in Wales and even training horses. It's prepared for Saturday's decider against the British & Irish Lions.

The Hitman and Wax: Gone but never forgotten

Tom Hamilton speaks to a raft of former All Blacks who knew the late Jerry Collins and Sione Lauaki best.

The All Blacks whose heart remains in the valley

ESPN's Tom Hamilton meets Rugby World Cup-winner Piri Weepu, who after a globe-trotting career still feels most at home at his local rugby league club.

Henry happy with life after All Blacks

Former All Blacks and British & Irish Lions coach Graham Henry talks about life after winning the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Chris Masoe: Jerry, Toulon and the next chapter

Chris Masoe has had a decorated rugby career spanning 16 years, but he's also had to deal with personal grief and the struggles of being away from home.

Adam Jones: Itoje-Jones pairing can give Lions parity

Former Lions prop Adam Jones believes a second row partnership between Maro Itoje and Alun Wyn Jones can help the tourists level the series with the All Blacks.

'We know he misses us' - At home with the Gatlands

When Warren Gatland steps out onto the Eden Park turf on Saturday, he will look into the stands for three familiar faces. Tom Hamilton spent a day with Lions coach's family.

Carter: Lions series the pinnacle for Lions

Dan Carter savoured first hand the frenzy the Lions engendered in his homeland the last time they visited in 2005 -- and still recalls the experience with palpable awe and wonder.

Williams cannot forget Lions who changed New Zealand

The names of the 1971 Lions forever run through the great Bryan Williams' mind. They were the tourists who helped change New Zealand rugby.

The history of stand-in skippers in numbers

As anybody who managed a pre-tour bet on Peter O'Mahony leading the Lions in the first Test against the All Blacks staggers out of their bookies we look at previous occasions where the Lions have been led by a stand-in captain.

New Zealand honours its favourite son

The small New Zealand town of Te Kuiti grounded to a halt as a statue to honour All Blacks legend Sir Colin Meads was unveiled.

All Blacks Watch

The All Blacks dusted off any possible cobwebs with an impressive outing against Samoa while one winger dealt the Lions a big blow for his Super Rugby franchise.

'Euphoric' night the Maori made history

Jono Gibbes was racked with self-doubt as he prepared the New Zealand Maori to face the 2005 British & Irish Lions. He ended that "euphoric" night having helped make history, and provided inspiration to a new generation.

Matured Maro taking rise in his stride

Maro Itoje was just 19 when he led England to Junior World Championship glory on New Zealand soil. Three years on -- and over his pre-match anxiety -- Itoje is in the frame to start for the British & Irish Lions against the All Blacks.

The All Black who is a farmer first, rugby player second

Tom Hamilton pays a visit to Stonehenge Farm, the remote home of one of New Zealand's most decorated hookers, Andrew Hore.

Lions have homework to do at scrum time

Whinging will not give the British & Irish Lions parity at scrum time, but they have the players and coaching staff to turn things around in New Zealand.

How 'young Vic' helped shape Highlanders of today

Former All Blacks coach Laurie Mains bleeds blue and gold such is his affiliation with Otago Rugby. But even he fell out of love with the Highlanders -- until they knuckled down and returned to their roots of sheer, bloody hard work.

Lions Tour: All Blacks Watch

22 members of Steve Hansen's All Blacks squad featured either against the Lions in the tour games or in Super Rugby. We rank how they fared.

Lions legend Bentley: 'The try that changed my life'

20 years ago the British & Irish Lions were up against the Gauteng Lions on their tour in South Africa. It was a day John Bentley wrote his name into Lions history

Crusaders vs. Lions is Christchurch's Test match

Crusaders backs coach Leon Macdonald talks to ESPN about his memories of playing the Lions in 2005 and why Christchurch's unbeaten team are doing it for their city and their teammates.

Hansen's selection headache signals strength of All Blacks

Steve Hansen says the All Blacks squad he unveiled on Thursday to face the British & Irish Lions was the hardest he has ever had to pick.

Debunking the 'Warrenball' myth

The term 'Warrenball' angers Warren Gatland. It has become synonymous with direct, physical rugby, but ask two men who know Gatland best and they say attacking unpredictability is high up in his coaching philosophy's pecking order.

All Blacks selection issues ahead of Lions Tests

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has plenty to ponder ahead of naming his Test squad to take on the British & Irish Lions. ESPN looks at the four big selection talking points.

Backyard to Lions' den: Ioane boys to torment tourists

The Ioane boys, Akira and Rieko, will on Wednesday night enjoy the special honour of facing the British & Irish Lions alongside one another in front of a packed Eden Park.

Umaga shuts down '05 talk to concentrate on Blues

Tana Umaga was not in the mood for reminiscing on the 2005 Lions tour as he shut down any talk of the infamous tackle from 12 years ago.

Warburton: Two weeks to claim Test place

Kneejerk conclusions will not be drawn from the Lions' struggles against the Provincial Barbarians, but the tourists will have to learn quickly and find some try-scoring form if they are to knock over the All Blacks, according to captain Sam Warburton.

Lions in awe of Waitangi welcome

The Lions have been in New Zealand for five days, but under the crisp winter sun, they were officially welcomed to Aotearoa in a ceremony at Waitangi's treaty grounds that will live long in the memory of those lucky enough to witness it.

Lions must embrace spirit of '71

What can the 2017 Lions learn from the class of 1971? John Taylor believes they must mimic the famous squad's culture.

Gatland wants underdogs to rewrite history

Flying under the radar is suiting the Lions, but Warren Gatland hopes his class of 2017 will have their names written in New Zealand history by the end of the tour.

Super fan Sinckler ready to become a Lion

By his own admission Kyle Sinckler is in "rugby heaven" as he prepares for his first run out as a Lion.

'We want to entertain'

NZ Provincial Barbarians coach Clayton McMillan talks to Tom Hamilton about the unique challenge of bringing together an invitational side to face the Lions.

Wilkinson on 2005: 'I'd never seen such chaos'

Jonny Wilkinson, who toured New Zealand with the Lions 12 years ago, discusses that squad's mistakes and what Gatland & Co. must get right this time around.

Did the Lions heed McGeechan's advice?

Following the 1993 tour of New Zealand, then-coach Sir Ian McGeechan made 18 recommendations for future trips. Were they implemented?

Little left to chance as Lions head to New Zealand

What the 2017 British & Irish Lions lacked in preparation time they made up for in planning as they departed London on Monday afternoon determined to upset the All Blacks.

Tom May: Draw leaves fans feeling flat

Tom May insists the Lions should feel proud, rather than hollow, after drawing the three Test series with the All Blacks.

Tour Diary - Day 39

ESPN's Tom Hamilton says the All Blacks squandered numerous opportunities in the third Test draw against the Lions.

Tour Diary - Day 38

ESPN's Tom Hamilton shares his thoughts on whether the British and Irish Lions can overcome the All Blacks in the third Test.

Umaga: All Blacks' superiority created at school

Former All Blacks captain Tana Umaga believes the education system is the main reason behind their prolonged success in rugby.

Tour Diary - Day 37

Tom Hamilton and Sam Bruce discuss all the latest team news from the Lions tour ahead of the third Test in New Zealand.

Umaga remembers mischievous duo Jerry Collins and Sione Lauaki

Former All Blacks captain Tana Umaga talks to ESPN about his memories of playing alongside the late Jerry Collins and Sione Lauaki.

Adam Jones: Beware the wound-up All Blacks

Adam Jones recalls facing a wound-up New Zealand side with Wales in 2006, and losing by 35 points.

Lions tours much more than just rugby

Former All Blacks prop Craig Dowd has hailed the off-field impact of the Lions tour, saying the thousands of supports who've flocked to New Zealand have created a wonderful feeling up and down the country.

Tour Diary - Day 34

Tom Hamilton checks in from the scenic Queenstown as the Lions shun the spotlight ahead of the deciding third Test.

How each side can win the series decider

Tom May assesses how the Lions can repeat their second test heroics and how the All Blacks can bounce back in the decider.

Masoe: My proudest moment was playing the Lions

New Zealand's Chris Masoe insists that facing the British and Irish Lions in 2005 was one of the proudest moments of his career.

Tour Diary - Day 28

After the Lions drew with the Hurricanes, ESPN's Tom Hamilton gives us his view on all of the game's main talking points.

Tour Diary - Day 27

ESPN's Tom Hamilton discusses with Alex Lowe whether Warren Gatland was right to accuse the All Blacks of targeting Conor Murray in the first Test.

Tour Diary - Day 26

ESPN's Tom Hamilton discusses who will be playing ahead of Tuesday's match between the British and Irish Lions and the Hurricanes.

Jones: All Blacks a different class to the Lions

Former Lion Adam Jones believes the All Blacks had too much quality for the Lions to deal with in their first test defeat.

Tour Diary - Day 25

ESPN's Tom Hamilton believes the Lions will need to improve their discipline if they are to stand a chance in the second test against the All Blacks.

Tour Diary - Day 24

On the eve of the first Test, Tom Hamilton explains one part of Warren Gatland's pre-match routine between him and his family.

Tour Diary - Day 23

Tom Hamilton reports on a number of surprising selections Warren Gatland has made for the Lions first Test against the All Blacks.

Tour Diary - Day 22

Tom Hamilton recaps the Lions comfortable win over the Chiefs in Hamilton and casts an eye on selection issues ahead of the first Test.

Tour Diary - Day 21

Sir Colin Meads was honoured in his hometown, as big crowds turned up to watch the unveiling of the rugby legend's statue.

Tour Diary - Day 20

Tom Hamilton is in Hamilton as the touring media discuss whether there will be any surprises in Warren Gatland's selection for the first Test.

Tour Diary - Day 19

Tom Hamilton reacts from New Zealand as the British and Irish Lions dominate against the Maori All Blacks.

Tour Diary - Day 18

Tom Hamilton, Chris Foy and Owen Slot react to the All Blacks' demolition of Samoa, and what it means for the Lions.

Tour Diary - Day 17

Tom Hamilton is in Rotorua ahead of the Lions clash against the Maori All Blacks.

Adam Jones: Lions must be smarter at scrum time to beat All Blacks

Former Lion Adam Jones believes Gatland's side need to be smarter especially in the scrum if they are to beat the All Blacks.

Life on the farm with Andrew Hore

Tom Hamilton met former All Black Andrew Hore to ask how life has changed since he returned to his farming roots.

Tour Diary - Day 1 4

Tom Hamilton reflects on the Highlanders' win against the Lions, where Warren Gatland's side were again let down by their lack of discipline.

Tour Diary - Day 13

Tom Hamilton is joined by Chris Jones to visit former All Black Andrew Hore's farm near Dunedin.

Tour Diary - Day 12

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Tour Diary - Day 10

Tom Hamilton brings you the latest from the Lions tour, as they prepare for the match against the Crusaders.

Tour Diary - Day 9

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Tour Diary - Day 8

Tom Hamilton reports from Auckland after the tourists suffered their first defeat in New Zealand to the Blues.

Tour Diary - Day 7

Tom Hamilton is joined by Stephen Jones and Alan Dymock to discuss the recent criticism of the Lions head coach Warren Gatland.

Tour Diary - Day 6

Tom Hamilton reports from New Zealand as the Lions prepare to face the Blues.

Tour Diary - Day 5

The Lions were treated to a memorable Maori welcome to mark the true beginning of their tour.

Tour Diary - Day 4

Tom Hamilton reports from Whangarei, where the Lions snuck past the NZ Provincial Barbarians.

Tour Diary - Day 3

Tom Hamilton reports from a wet and windy Whangarei ahead of the Lions' opening match of their tour of New Zealand.

Tour Diary - Day 2

Having been mistaken for a possible Lion, ESPN's Tom Hamilton wonders whether the tourists are being underestimated in New Zealand.

Tour Diary - Day 1

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Rewind: Previous Lions Tours

1904: The tourists who awoke the beast

The Lions from the start confronted issues which complicate their existence, and in some cases have persisted to this day. Not the least of their difficulties was raising a half-decent team. The time taken to travel to and from New Zealand in the age before air travel meant that the only players who could accept a tour invitation were those who could afford several months off work.

1908: An unmitigated shambles

The 1908 tour of New Zealand is something of an anomaly. The squad was described, correctly, at the time as an Anglo-Welsh team. It played in red shirts with white hoops and attempted to counter the haka with a 'war cry' consisting of the words "Rule Britannia, Cymru am Byth (both repeated three times) hip, hip, hurrah (also repeated three times)".

1930: The tour remembered most for its manager Bim Baxter

Some Lions tours are associated with particular players, often captains, in the way that the undefeated 1974 team in South Africa will for ever more be identified with Willie John McBride. With others it is coaches -- Carwyn James in 1971 or Clive Woodward in 2005. But the 1930 party which visited New Zealand is remembered most of all for its manager, the forthright James 'Bim' Baxter.

1950: The Lions who revitalised New Zealand rugby

The team of 1950 were the first modern Lions, recognisable except in the matter of playing 30 matches to the eyes of 2017. They adopted the red shirts which are now as synonymous with them as gold is with Australian rugby and Brazilian football, also late adopters. And they were much more representative than their predecessors of the strength of British and Irish rugby.

1959: 'Attacking, silly rugby' that won Kiwi hearts

No British & Irish Lions party can have departed with less reason to hope, but few have returned to greater acclaim than Ronnie Dawson's 1959 team. They did not win the Test series, but could claim to have got closer to beating New Zealand than any of their predecessors.

1966: 'Haphazard' Lions continue decade to forget

The 1966 Lions could have got everything right and still lost their Test series against the All Blacks. By ultimately they were the co-conspirators in their own downfall.

1971: The Lions that stand alone in history

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1977: Injuries, intolerable hope & relations

Measured purely by results the 1977 British & Irish Lions were among the most successful visitors to New Zealand, winning one Test out of four and coming within minutes of sharing the series. But it certainly was not seen that way at the time. Few if any Lions teams have been quite such a disappointment.

1983: The tour that began in hope but ended in calamity

The 1983 Lions tour of New Zealand looks to modern eyes like a marathon, an 18-match expedition including four tests. But to contemporaries, not least the Lions management team of Willie John McBride and coach Jim Telfer, who had been team-mates on the 35-match trip to New Zealand, Australia and Canada in 1966, it looked more like a sprint.

1993: The tour of great missed opportunity

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2005: The tour that threatened the Lions' existence

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Rugby-British and Irish Lions tour results in New Zealand

WELLINGTON, June 1 (Reuters) - Factbox on the results of British and Irish Lions tours of New Zealand (Lions score first): WINS BY PROVINCIAL/NON TEST TEAMS 6-Auckland (1888, 1904, 1908, 1930, 1983, 1993) 5-Otago (1908, 1950, 1959, 1966, 1993) 3-Wellington (1908, 1930, 1966) 2-Canterbury (1930, 1983) Taranaki (1888, 1908) Southland (1950, 1966) 1-Hawke's Bay (1993) Waikato (1993) NZ Universities (1977) NZ Maori (2005) PREVIOUS TOUR RESULTS 2005 (P11, W7, L4) June 4 v Bay of Plenty, Rotorua 34-20 June 8 v Taranaki, New Plymouth 36-14 June 11 v NZ Maori, Hamilton 13-19 June 15 v Wellington, Wellington 23-6 June 18 v Otago, Dunedin 30-19 June 21 v Southland, Invercargill 26-16 June 25 v New Zealand, Christchurch (1st test) 3-21 June 28 v Manawatu, Palmerston North 109-6 July 2 v New Zealand, Wellington (2nd test) 18-48 July 5 v Auckland, Auckland 17-13 July 9 v New Zealand, Auckland (3rd test) 19-38 1993 (P13, W7, L6) May 22 v North Auckland, Whangarei 30-17 May 26 v North Harbour, Auckland 29-13 May 29 v NZ Maori, Wellington 24-20 June 2 v Canterbury, Christchurch 28-10 June 5 v Otago, Dunedin 24-37 June 8 v Southland, Invercargill 34-16 June 12 v New Zealand, Christchurch (1st test) 18-20 June 16 v Taranaki, New Plymouth 49-25 June 19 v Auckland, Auckland 18-23 June 22 v Hawke's Bay, Napier 17-29 June 26 v New Zealand, Wellington (2nd test) 20-7 June 29 v Waikato, Hamilton 10-38 July 3 v New Zealand, Auckland (3rd test) 13-30 1983 (P18, W12, L6) May 15 v Wanganui, Wanganui 47-15 May 18 v Auckland, Auckland 12-13 May 21 v Bay of Plenty, Rotorua 34-16 May 25 v Wellington, Wellington 27-19 May 28 v Manwatu, Palmerston North 25-18 May 31 v Mid Canterbury, Ashburton 26-6 June 4 v New Zealand, Christchurch (1st test) 12-16 June 8 v West Coast, Westport 52-16 June 11 v Southland, Invercargill 41-3 June 14 v Wairarapa Bush, Masterton 57-10 June 18 v New Zealand, Wellington (2nd test) 0-9 June 25 v North Auckland, Whangarei 21-12 June 28 v Canterbury, Christchurch 20-22 July 2 v New Zealand, Dunedin (3rd test) 8-15 July 6 v Hawke's Bay, Napier 25-9 July 9 v Counties, Pukekohe 25-16 July 12 v Waikato, Hamilton 40-13 July 16 v New Zealand, Auckland (4th test) 6-38 1977 (P25, W21, L4) May 18 v Wairarapa Bush, Masterton 41-13 May 21 v Hawke's Bay, Napier 13-11 May 25 v Poverty Bay/East Coast, Gisborne 25-6 June 1 v Taranaki, New Plymouth 21-13 June 4 v Manawatu/Horowhenua, Palmerston North 18-12 June 8 v Otago, Dunedin 12-7 June 11 v Southland, Invercargill 20-12 June 14 v NZ Universities, Christchurch 9-21 June 18 v New Zealand, Wellington (1st test) 12-16 June 22 v Hannan Shield Districts, Timaru 45-6 June 25 v Canterbury, Christchurch 14-13 June 29 v West Coast/Buller, Westport 45-0 July 2 v Wellington, Wellington 13-6 July 5 v Marlborough/Nelson Bays, Blenheim 40-23 July 9 v New Zealand, Christchurch (2nd test) 13-9 July 13 v NZ Maori, Auckland 22-19 July 16 v Waikato, Hamilton 18-13 July 20 v NZ Juniors, Wellington 19-9 July 23 v Auckland, Auckland 34-15 July 30 v New Zealand, Dunedin (3rd test) 7-19 Aug. 3 v Counties/Thames Valley, Pukekohe 35-10 Aug. 6 v North Auckland, Whangarei 18-7 Aug. 9 v Bay of Plenty, Rotorua 23-16 Aug. 13 v New Zealand, Auckland (4th test) 9-10 1971 (P24, W22, D1, L1) May 22 v Counties/Thames Valley, Pukekohe 25-3 May 26 v King Country/Wanganui, Wanganui 22-9 May 29 v Waikato, Hamilton 35-14 June 2 v NZ Maori, Auckland 23-12 June 5 v Wellington, Wellington 47-9 June 9 v Combined prov. selection*, Timaru 25-6 June 12 v Otago, Dunedin 21-9 June 17 v West Coast/Buller, Greymouth 39-6 June 19 v Canterbury, Christchurch 14-3 June 22 v Marlborough/Nelson Bays, Blenheim 31-12 June 26 v New Zealand, Dunedin (1st test) 9-3 June 30 v Southland, Invercargill 25-3 July 3 v Taranaki, New Plymouth 14-9 July 6 v NZ Universities, Wellington 27-6 July 10 v New Zealand, Christchurch (2nd test) 12-22 July 14 v Wairarapa Bush, Masterton 27-6 July 17 v Hawke's Bay, Napier 25-6 July 21 v Poverty Bay/East Coast, Gisborne 18-12 July 24 v Auckland, Auckland 19-12 July 31 v New Zealand, Wellington (3rd test) 13-3 Aug. 4 v Manawatu/Horowhenua, P. North 39-6 Aug. 7 v North Auckland, Whangarei 11-5 Aug. 10 v Bay of Plenty, Tauranga 20-14 Aug. 14 v New Zealand, Auckland (4th test) 14-14 * South Canterbury/Mid Canterbury/North Otago 1966 (P25, W15, D2, L8) June 11 v Southland, Invercargill 8-14 June 15 v Combined prov. selection*, Timaru 20-12 June 18 v Otago, Dunedin 9-17 June 22 v NZ Universities, Christchurch 24-11 June 25 v Wellington, Wellington 6-20 June 29 v Marlborough/Nelson Bays, Nelson 22-14 July 2 v Taranaki, New Plymouth 12-9 July 6 v Bay of Plenty, Rotorua 6-6 July 9 v North Auckland, Whangarei 6-3 July 16 v New Zealand, Dunedin (1st test) 3-20 July 20 v West Coast/Buller, Westport 25-6 July 23 v Canterbury, Christchurch 8-6 July 27 v Manawatu/Horowhenua, P. North 17-8 July 30 v Auckland, Auckland 12-6 Aug. 2 v Wairarapa Bush, Masterton 9-6 Aug. 6 v New Zealand, Wellington (2nd test) 12-16 Aug. 10 v Wanganui/King Country, Wanganui 6-12 Aug. 13 v NZ Maori, Auckland 16-14 Aug. 17 v East Coast/Poverty Bay, Gisborne 9-6 Aug. 20 v Hawke's Bay, Napier 11-11 Aug. 27 v New Zealand, Christchurch (3rd test) 6-19 Aug. 31 v NZ Juniors, Wellington 9-3 Sept. 3 v Waikato, Hamilton 20-9 Sept. 6 v Thames Valley/Counties, Auckland 13-9 Sept.10 v New Zealand, Auckland (4th test) 11-24 * South Canterbury/North Otago/Mid Canterbury 1959 (P25, W20, L5) June 20 v Hawke's Bay, Napier 52-12 June 24 v East Coast/Poverty Bay, Gisborne 23-14 June 27 v Auckland, Auckland 15-10 July 1 v NZ Universities, Christchurch 25-13 July 4 v Otago, Dunedin 8-26 July 8 v Combined prov. selection*, Timaru 21-11 July 11 v Southland, Invercargill 11-6 July 18 v New Zealand, Dunedin (1st test) 17-18 July 22 v West Coast/Buller, Greymouth 58-3 July 25 v Canterbury, Christchurch 14-20 July 29 v Combined prov. selection#, Blenheim 64-5 Aug. 1 v Wellington, Wellington 21-6 Aug. 5 v Wanganui, Wanganui 9-6 Aug. 8 v Taranaki, New Plymouth 15-3 Aug. 11 v Manawatu/Horowhenua, Palmerston North 26-6 Aug. 15 v New Zealand, Wellington (2nd test) 8-11 Aug. 19 v King Country/Counties, Taumaruni 25-5 Aug. 22 v Waikato, Hamilton 14-0 Aug. 25 v Wairarapa Bush, Masterton 37-11 Aug. 29 v New Zealand, Christchurch (3rd test) 8-22 Sept. 2 v NZ Juniors, Wellington 29-9 Sept. 5 v NZ Maori, Auckland 12-6 Sept. 9 v Thames Valley/Bay of Plenty, Rotorua 26-24 Sept. 12 v North Auckland, Whangarei 35-13 Sept. 19 v New Zealand, Auckland (4th test) 9-6 * South Canterbury/North Otago/Mid Canterbury # Marlborough/Nelson/Golden Bay/Motueka 1950 (P23, W17, D1, L5) May 10 v Combined prov. selection*, Nelson 24-3 May 13 v Buller, Westport 24-9 May 16 v West Coast, Greymouth 32-3 May 19 v Otago, Dunedin 9-23 May 23 v Southland, Invercargill 0-11 May 27 v New Zealand, Dunedin (1st test) 9-9 May 30 v South Canterbury, Timaru 27-8 June 3 v Canterbury, Christchurch 16-5 June 6 v Ashburton County/North Otago, Ashburton 29-6 June 10 v New Zealand, Christchurch (2nd test) 0-8 June 14 v Wairarapa Bush, Masterton 27-13 June 17 v Hawke's Bay, Napier 20-0 June 21 v Combined prov. selection#, Rotorua 27-3 June 24 v Wellington, Wellington 12-6 July 1 v New Zealand, Wellington (3rd test) 3-6 July 5 v Wanganui, Wanganui 31-3 July 8 v Taranaki, N. Plymouth 25-3 July 12 v Manawatu/Horowhenua, P. North 13-8 July 15 v Combined prov. selection^, Hamilton 30-0 July 19 v North Auckland, Whangarei 8-6 July 22 v Auckland, Auckland 32-9 July 29 v New Zealand, Auckland (4th test) 8-11 Aug. 2 v New Zealand Maori, Wellington 14-9 * Nelson/Marlborough/Golden Bay/Motueka # Poverty Bay/East Coast/Bay of Plenty ^ Waikato/Thames Valley/King Country 1930 (P21, W15, L6) May 21 v Wanganui, Wanganui 19-3 May 24 v Taranaki, New Plymouth 23-7 May 28 v Manawhenua, Palmerston North 34-8 May 31 v Wairarapa Bush, Masterton 19-6 June 3 v Wellington, Wellington 8-12 June 7 v Canterbury, Christchurch 8-14 June 11 v West Coast/Buller, Greymouth 34-11 June 14 v Otago, Dunedin 33-9 June 21 v New Zealand, Dunedin (1st test) 6-3 June 25 v Southland, Invercargill 9-3 June 28 v Combined prov. selection*, Timaru 16-9 July 5 v New Zealand, Christchurch (2nd test) 10-13 July 9 v NZ Maori, Wellington 19-3 July 12 v Hawke's Bay, Napier 14-3 July 16 v Poverty Bay/East Coast, Gisborne 25-11 July 19 v Auckland, Auckland 6-19 July 26 v New Zealand, Auckland (3rd test) 10-15 July 30 v North Auckland, Whangarei 38-5 Aug. 2 v Waikato/K.Country/T. Valley, Hamilton 40-16 Aug. 9 v New Zealand, Wellington (4th test) 8-22 Aug. 12 v Marlborough/Nelson Bays, Blenheim 41-3 1908 (P17, W9, D1, L7) May 23 v Wairarapa, Masterton 17-3 May 27 v Wellington, Wellington 13-19 May 30 v Otago, Dunedin 6-9 June 3 v Southland, Invercargill 14-8 June 6 v New Zealand, Dunedin (1st test) 5-32 June 10 v South Canterbury, Timaru 12-6 June 13 v Canterbury, Christchurch 8-13 June 17 v West Coast/Buller, Greymouth 22-3 June 20 v Nelson Bays/Marlborough, Nelson 12-0 June 27 v New Zealand, Wellington (2nd test) 3-3 July 1 v Hawke's Bay, Napier 25-3 July 4 v Poverty Bay, Gisborne 26-0 July 8 v Manawatu/Horowhenua, P. North 12-3 July 11 v Wanganui, Wanganui 9-6 July 15 v Taranaki, N. Plymouth 0-5 July 18 v Auckland, Auckland 0-11 July 25 v New Zealand, Auckland (3rd test) 0-29 1904 (P5, W3, D1, L1) Aug. 6 v Canterbury/West Coast, Christchurch 5-3 Aug. 10 v Otago/Southland, Dunedin 14-8 Aug. 13 v New Zealand, Wellington (only test) 3-9 Aug. 17 v Taranaki/Manawatu/Wanganui, N.P. 0-0 Aug. 20 v Auckland, Auckland 0-13 1888 (P19, W13, D4, L2) April 21 v Otago, Dunedin 8-3 May 2 v Otago, Dunedin 4-3 May 5 v Canterbury, Christchurch 14-6 May 9 v Canterbury, Christchurch 4-0 May 12 v Wellington, Wellington 3-3 May 14 v H. Roberts XV, Wellington 4-1 May 16 v Taranaki clubs, New Plymouth 0-1 May 19 v Auckland, Auckland 6-3 May 24 v Auckland, Auckland 0-4 Sept. 8 v Auckland, Auckland 3-0 Sept. 12 v Auckland, Auckland 1-1 Sept. 15 v Hawke's Bay, Napier 3-2 Sept. 17 v Wairarapa, Masterton 5-1 Sept. 20 v Canterbury, Christchurch 8-0 Sept. 22 v Otago, Dunedin 0-0 Sept. 27 v South Island, Dunedin 5-3 Sept. 29 v South Island, Christchurch 6-0 Oct. 2 v Taranaki clubs, Hawera 7-1 Oct. 3 v Wanganui, Wanganui 1-1 Sources: British & Irish Lions website (www.lionsrugby.com) and The History Of The British & Irish Lions. (Compiled by Greg Stutchbury; Editing by John O'Brien)

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Rugby-British and Irish Lions tour results in New Zealand

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WELLINGTON, June 1 (Reuters) - Factbox on the results of British and Irish Lions tours of New Zealand (Lions score first):

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New Zealand

The first Tour took place in 1888 but The British & Irish Lions did not meet New Zealand in a Test match until their clash at Wellington in 1904.

The sides will meet on three occasions during the 2017 Tour with the first Test set to take place at Eden Park in Auckland on June 24.

Brazil may be crazy about football and Indians even more fervent over their cricket, but rugby is so deeply ensconced in New Zealand culture that it’s impossible to imagine one without the other.

The All Blacks are the No.1 side in the world and in 2015 became the first-ever side to lift the Rugby World Cup twice in a row.

The country may not have given birth to the game, yet its people were certainly born to play it. The Lions have only once clinched a Test series in the Land of the Long White Cloud – John Dawes’ legends of the 1971 Tour inspired by Barry John and JPR Williams – so victory in 2017 would be all the sweeter.

That’s not to say there haven’t been famous Lions efforts since the legends of 71, with three of four Tests being decided by four points or fewer in the 1977 tour.

And in 1993, the slender 20-18 defeat in the first Test would come back to haunt a Lions side led by Gavin Hastings.

But from Colin Meads to John Kirwan and modern day hero Richie McCaw, the All Blacks have always taken some stopping.

The first task in 2017 will be to banish the memories of 2005’s 3-0 defeat in which Dan Carter came of age.

With another decade behind them, the Carter and McCaw duo have a combined collection of more than 250 caps and will go down as two of the most celebrated All Blacks in history.

Neither will line up against the Lions in 2017 but New Zealand have barely missed a step since their retirement.

They went on a record winning run of 18 Tests in 2016 (since matched by Eddie Jones’ England) and as of 2017, they had not been beaten at home in eight years.

The Lions will face them twice at Eden Park in Auckland – the first and third Tests – while the second Test will be in Wellington at the Westpac Stadium.

To view the Official All Blacks website, click here .

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British and Irish Lions announce historic tour to New Zealand in 2027

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The British and Irish Lions have announced they will send a women’s side to New Zealand for a historic three-Test series with the Black Ferns in September 2027.

In a first for the Lions which comes as a significant boost for the sport, the hugely anticipated tour will feature three showdowns against the current world champions.

The Lions issued a statement on Tuesday morning confirming that the tour will not overlap with 2027’s men’s World Cup in Australia and will include warm-up games.

Full schedule not confirmed

The Lions added that the full schedule had not yet been finalised.

“Playing three Test matches against the current world champions, the Black Ferns in New Zealand , in front of thousands of fans represents the ultimate challenge and makes for a fantastic sporting spectacle,” said British and Irish Lions chief executive Ben Calveley.

“We look forward to working with all our stakeholders including New Zealand Rugby to finalise an exciting inaugural tour.”

Mark Robinson, New Zealand Rugby CEO commented: “When the opportunity arose to be part of history and have the honour of hosting the inaugural British & Irish Lions women’s tour, we knew we wanted to be part of it.

“Women’s rugby is growing at pace in New Zealand and following the success of the Rugby World Cup in 2022, we know the excitement world class competition can generate.

“There will be anticipation around the country about the prospect of hosting the Lions and we look forward to announcing venues and match schedules in the future.

“The Lions and New Zealand have a long and storied history in the men’s game, and we cannot wait to help write a new chapter in the rivalry – this time between the Lions women and the Black Ferns.”

Commercial partnerships

The British and Irish Lions have also unveiled major commercial partnerships, in what is a major endorsement for the 2027 tour and series and women’s rugby in general.

The UK’s largest life, pensions, and investments mutual, Royal London, is Founding Partner of the Lions women’s team. It will also be the front of jersey sponsor in 2027.

Royal London will also invest in player development in each of the British & Irish Lions constituent unions through the delivery of a special elite players’ Pathways Funding grant. The grants will support the elite women’s player and coach pathways in Scotland, Wales, Ireland, and England, to help unions develop more players and coaches capable of being selected for the inaugural Lions women’s Tour. In addition, Royal London will also be investing in women’s and girls’ grassroots rugby across the UK and Ireland in the run-up to the tour.

Finally, leading global insurance group Howden has been confirmed as the Series Title Partner of the tour, which will be named the Howden British & Irish Lions Women’s Series.

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