Up to 1971 the Lions toured Australia and New Zealand in one tour. Since then they visit the countries separately although they have played warm up matches in Australia on occasion when heading to New Zealand. Currently, the Lions tour the Southern Hemisphere on a 4 yearly rotation.
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What years did the Lions tour NZ?
Up to 1971 the Lions toured Australia and New Zealand in one tour. Since then they visit the countries separately although they have played warm up matches in Australia on occasion when heading to New Zealand. Currently, the Lions tour the Southern Hemisphere on a 4 yearly rotation.
When did rugby go professional in NZ?
1995
The move to professionalism In 1995, following the Rugby World Cup in South Africa, international rugby became professional and NZR negotiated with and contracted the professional rugby players in New Zealand.
What is the oldest rugby club in NZ?
the Nelson Rugby Club
The Christchurch Football Club was the first to form, in 1863, however the Nelson Football Club was the first to formally adopt Rugby as its game, early in 1870, and today the Nelson Rugby Club stands as the oldest rugby club in New Zealand.
Who won NZ vs Lions?
The test series was drawn 1–1 – one victory each and a draw in the third match. Of the other tour matches, the Lions won four, lost two and drew one….
| 2017 British & Irish Lions tour to New Zealand | |
|---|---|
| Tour captain(s) | Sam Warburton |
| Test series winners | Series drawn (1–1) |
| Top test point scorer(s) | Owen Farrell (31) |
How many times have the Lions beaten New Zealand?
In rugby union, New Zealand first played against the British & Irish Lions in 1904, beating them 9–3 at Athletic Park, Wellington. Since then, there has been a total of 41 Test matches between the two teams, with the All Blacks winning 30 matches.
Who introduced rugby to New Zealand?
Charles Monro
Nelson-born Charles Monro was credited with introducing rugby to New Zealand. George Nēpia is considered to be one of New Zealand rugby’s finest players. He played all 32 matches for the famous 1924-25 ‘Invincibles’ on their tour of the British Isles, France and Canada.
What is the history of rugby in New Zealand?
In 1892 the New Zealand Rugby Football Union (NZRFU) was established, to act as the national governing body of the sport. Following the establishment of the national governing body, the first NZRFU national sanctioned tour was undertaken in 1893, when a ten-game tour of Australia was played.
When was the first international rugby tour?
In 1882, the first international rugby side toured New Zealand, a New South Wales side that visited both islands during the latter part of the year. Two years later, a New Zealand team visited New South Wales, wearing blue jerseys with a golden fern.
What is included in the New Zealand Rugby Hall of Fame?
The list includes all tours and series involving a rugby union team that represented the whole of New Zealand and was officially sanctioned by the body now known as New Zealand Rugby (NZR). Unofficial teams, such as the 1986 New Zealand Cavaliers, and teams from before the formation of NZR (in 1892) are not included.
When was the first NZRFU tour of Australia?
Following the establishment of the national governing body, the first NZRFU national sanctioned tour was undertaken in 1893, when a ten-game tour of Australia was played. The team was captained by Thomas Ellison .