Both of our senior international sides at the same venues against top competition! It’s the 2020 International Summer Series between England and Japan!

On Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 May, England will welcome Japan for two international double-headers, bringing top class lacrosse back to England against world level opponents.

The teams will first meet in Manchester on Saturday 2 May at Sale FC Rugby Club opening with a women’s game before the headline match between the men’s sides.

The line up will then be reversed on Sunday 3 May with a men’s opener followed by a second meeting between the women’s sides to take place at a Southern-based venue which is currently still TBC.

This international series builds on the continuing relationship between England and the Japanese Lacrosse Association after both our Under 23 squads toured Japan for the 2018 Friendship Games.

The senior men last met Japan in the 5/6th play-off at the 2018 World Championship in a memorable match that saw their opponents go 0-7 ahead before coming back to win 11-9 and maintain a place in the top, blue division.

Meanwhile, the senior women played Japan at Surrey Sports Park back in March 2017 in a World Cup test event with the hosts winning 16-6.

Venue and timing details will be confirmed early in the new year including information on tickets for both days of action.