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Historic Lions Women's Match
British and Irish Lions face France in historic women's first test match.
In brief
British and Irish Lions face France in historic women's first test match. British and Irish Lions play France in first women's test match on August 27, 2026. Originally reported by The Rugby Paper.
First Women's Test
British and Irish Lions play France in historic women's first test match.
Match Schedule
Lions face France on August 27, then Black Ferns XV in Whangarei next weekend.
Tour Dates
Three-Test series starts September 11 after Whangarei match.
The short version
British and Irish Lions play France in first women's test match on August 27, 2026.
