# Historic Lions Women's Match

> British and Irish Lions face France in historic women's first test match.
- Title: Historic Lions Women's Match · The Rugby Paper | Shortify
- Summary: 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.
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- Source: The Rugby Paper — https://therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/495279/historic-lions-day-for-women
- Author: The Rugby Paper Team
- Published: 2026-10-18T02:59:52+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: british and irish lions, france, cardiff, principality stadium, lions women, rugby, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

British and Irish Lions play France in first women's test match on August 27, 2026.