 The 1924 All Black tourists to the British Isles and France were dubbed the Invincibles because they won every game . However , the team was deprived of a potential Grand Slam when Scotland refused to play them because they were upset the tour was organised through the RFU rather than the IRFB . The first British Isles side since 1908 toured New Zealand in 1930 . Although the Lions won the first test , the home side regrouped and went on to win the series 3 – 1 . New Zealand toured the British Isles again in 1935 – 36 , losing only three games – including two tests – during a 30 @-@ match tour . In one of these losses , Prince Obolensky famously scored two tries to help England to a 13 – 0 win ; their first over New Zealand . 
