Black Ferns vs British and Irish Lions – Historic Women’s Rugby Test 2027

Wellington rugby fans are set for a momentous occasion in spring 2027 as the Black Ferns take on the British and Irish Lions Women in an historic Test match at Sky Stadium — part of the inaugural Howden British & Irish Lions Women’s Series touring Aotearoa. This fixture marks one of three Tests between two of rugby’s most formidable teams and promises a fiercely competitive and unforgettable international showdown. 

This landmark series — the first of its kind ever staged in New Zealand — sees the British and Irish Lions Women’s team travel the length of the country to face the Black Ferns, bringing elite women’s rugby to five cities: Whangārei, Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch. The Wellington Test is the middle Test of the three-match series and a highlight of the 2027 international rugby calendar. 

Anticipation is high as both sides prepare for a clash of skill, power and tactical brilliance. The Black Ferns, six‑time world champions and icons of the women’s game, will be determined to defend home turf against the touring Lions, who represent a storied rugby tradition drawn from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The atmosphere on match day is sure to be electric as fans from across the nation and overseas come together to witness this historic chapter in women’s international rugby.

Tickets for this once-in-a-generation event will be released in late 2026 through official ticketing partners — secure yours early and be part of Wellington’s celebration of world-class women’s rugby in September 2027.