The 1971 New Zealand rugby league tour was a series of matches played between September and November by the New Zealand national rugby league team in England and France. The team played a three-game series against Great Britain, and won the series 2âÂÂ1, becoming the first New Zealand team to win a series on British soil since the inaugural 1907âÂÂ08 All Golds Tour. The team also defeated France 2âÂÂ0.
A 26-man touring squad was selected in August 1971, with Roy Christian named as captain.
Lory Blanchard was the coach, and Bill O'Callaghan and Jack Williams were the team co-managers.
A 25-match tour itinerary was announced in July 1971, with the tourists later agreeing to an additional fixture against Oldham. Prior to the main tour, New Zealand also played two warm-up games against amateur sides in London on 29 and 30 August.