The British & Irish Lions first toured in 1888 and has become established as the worlds best-loved touring team.
The Lions tour one of the Southern Hemisphere rugby nations every four years, visiting South Africa, New Zealand or Australia once every 12 years.
The Lions Tour to New Zealand in 2017 will consist of 10 games played throughout the country between June 3 and July 8, including three Test matches against the double World Champions.