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Sky closes in on broadcast rights for first women’s British & Irish Lions tour

The Guardian Sport Wednesday 16 September 2026, 07:00 UTC By Exclusive by Matt Hughes 1 min read
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Lions to play five fixtures in New Zealand in 2027Sky has held live rights for men’s Lions since 1997The inaugural women’s British & Irish Lions tour of New Zealand next year is expected to be broadcast live on Sky Sports in a significant boost for the women’s game. Sky has held live rights for men’s Lions fixtures since the 1997 tour of South Africa, and the broadcaster is understood to be in advanced discussions about adding the women’s series to its portfolio. The first women’s Lions...

  • Lions to play five fixtures in New Zealand in 2027

  • Sky has held live rights for men’s Lions since 1997

The inaugural women’s British & Irish Lions tour of New Zealand next year is expected to be broadcast live on Sky Sports in a significant boost for the women’s game. Sky has held live rights for men’s Lions fixtures since the 1997 tour of South Africa, and the broadcaster is understood to be in advanced discussions about adding the women’s series to its portfolio.

The first women’s Lions will play three Tests against the Black Ferns and two tour matches next September, with Sky expected to broadcast all five fixtures.

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