British & Irish Lions Women prepare for warmup match against France in Cardiff
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 10:14 AM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
The British & Irish Lions Women's team will play their first-ever warmup match at home against France on August 27 at Cardiff's Principality Stadium. This game precedes their historic tour to New Zealand, beginning with a match against a Black Ferns XV on September 4. Head coach Jo Yapp emphasized the significance of stepping onto the field in front of local fans. The team will also participate in a three-test series against New Zealand, with the first test scheduled for September 11.
- •Warmup match against France set for August 27 in Cardiff.
- •Tour of New Zealand begins on September 4.
- •First test against New Zealand scheduled for September 11.
- •Midweek game on September 14 against an Invitational XV.
- •Final two tests will be played in Wellington and Christchurch.
- 10:14 AMYahoo Sports — British & Irish Lions Women to have Cardiff warmup against France before tour of New Zealand
"CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — The first ever rugby tour by the British & Irish Lions Women's team will be preceded by a warmup match on home soil against France.The game will take place in Cardiff's Principality Stadium on Aug.
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