Sailing the Spirit of Rugby

Join us on a journey of endurance, unity, and purpose from London to New Zealand.

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Our Mission

To deliver the Match Ball for the Lions First Test of 2029

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Through a global rugby-led challenge every four years, we aim to raise significant funds for partner charities, inspire communities through storytelling, and build a legacy where adventure, teamwork, and purpose come together.

Delivering the Ball. Delivering Impact.

About The Long Pass

The Long Pass is a once-every-four-years charity voyage that unites the global rugby community around a single, powerful moment: the delivery of the match ball to the opening Test of the British & Irish Lions Tour.

In 2029, our journey will take us from London across the world’s oceans to New Zealand, raising funds and awareness for exceptional causes along the way. Each voyage will bring together sailors, athletes, supporters, and partners with one shared purpose, to turn an extraordinary sporting tradition into a force for good.

This is more than a voyage. It is a story of unity, resilience, and the belief that sport can change lives.