Welcome to this supporters website for the British and Lions Tour to New Zealand. Here you can find most of the info that you'll need to know about this years autumn tests. Apart from travel, as if your going, I'm jealous which means I will not help you, and two, I haven't got a clue. But please enjoy this website anyway... And if you feel the need, you can certainly visit he official sponsors of the tour by clicking on their respective logos on the right.

After the huge success of the travelling Lions supporters to Australia in 2001, the tour to New Zealand in 2005 promises an extravaganza of rugby mixed with a dash of true competition both on and off the field.

There will certainly be a couple of major differences between the 2 tours.

Firstly, rugby in Australia is a 'second rate' sport that lags somewhere behind swimming. By contrast, rugby in New Zealand is a passion and the All Blacks supporters are extremely unforgiving if their side fails.

Secondly, the stadiums of New Zealand are much smaller than those in Australia - the 3 test matches are being held at Westpac Trust Stadium - Christchurch (capacity - 34,500), Jade Stadium - Wellington (capacity - 36,500) and Eden Park - Auckland (capacity - 50,000).

Lions Tour 2005 - the story so far

The British and Irish Lions have confirmed that Zurich will be the major tour and shirt sponsor for the Lions tour to New Zealand in 2005.

Lions Chairman Bill Beaumont made the announcement yesterday and welcomed the move "They are a proactive supporter of the game at all levels and the support that Zurich are giving to the tour will have a huge effect both on and off the pitch and will help provide the platform to face the exciting rugby challenges that we anticipate encountering in New Zealand".

Lions head coach Sir Clive Woodward also praised the move by saying "Zurich have proved themselves to be a dedicated professional sponsor of rugby and I look forward to working with them on what is set to be a huge challenge when the Lions tour to New Zealand next year".

Zurich Strategy Director Wayne Dobbin also added "We are looking forward to being involved in what promises to be a classic series in 2005".