£3million set to be shared among Lions nations for women’s rugby

The Lions will play three Tests against world champions New Zealand during September 2027 (Zac Goodwin/PA)

A new £3million funding initiative will aim to help develop more players and coaches from across the British Isles ahead of the first British and Irish Lions Women’s tour in 2027.

The Lions will play three Tests against world champions New Zealand during September 2027 and are also expected to have warm-up fixtures against provincial sides.