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One of sport’s great international rivalries will be reignited in 2025 with the historic return of The Ashes.
The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC), alongside Rugby League Commercial and The Rugby Football League, and International Rugby League, today announced the Australian Kangaroos and England will contest the first three-Test Ashes series since 2003, with matches to be played across England in October and November.
ARLC Chairman, Peter V’landys AM said Kangaroo Tours have produced some of greatest moments in the history of the game.
“We are proud to revive one of the great Rugby League traditions with the first Ashes series and Kangaroo Tour of England in 22 years. The ARLC believes in the international game and the Commission was behind this historic tour to support the growth of the game in the North.
“Kangaroo Tours are an iconic part of Rugby League folklore and have always delivered thrilling contests. The current generation of Kangaroos players have never experienced the magic of a Kangaroo Tour, and I’m delighted that they will have a chance to cement their own legacy alongside the greats of the past.”
NRL CEO Andrew Abdo said the first Kangaroo Tour of England in 22 years will excite fans on both sides of the globe.
“The Kangaroos have not toured the UK since 2003 and this series will take international Rugby League to the next level.
“The Ashes has such a storied history, with so many legendary moments that make up the fabric of rugby league across multiple generations. A Kangaroo Tour unites the rugby league southern and northern hemispheres and is an incredible opportunity to grow the international game.”
The 2025 Ashes will kick off with the first Test at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday 25 October.
The second Test will be played at Everton Stadium a brand-new 53,000-seat state of the art facility in Liverpool, on Saturday 1 November.
Leeds will play host to the third and final Test in Rugby League heartland at Headingley Stadium, home of the Leeds Rhinos on Saturday 8 November.
The Ashes 2025
England v Kangaroos
First Test - Saturday 25 October, Wembley Stadium, London
Second Test - Saturday 1 November, Everton Stadium, Liverpool
Third Test - Saturday 8 November, Headingley Stadium, Leeds
All matches will kick off at 2:30pm local time (1:30am Sunday AEDT).
