With the clock ticking down to the crucial Second Test of the ABK Beer Rugby League Ashes at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, the official match programme is again available to order online here from the Curtis Sport website.
Again, the programme is packed with reading – with a fresh emphasis on Rugby League in Merseyside, for an historic first fixture at Everton’s superb new stadium on the Banks of the Mersey.
Renowned Rugby League historian – and Leigh Leopards chairman – Mike Latham relishes the prospect of a new venue for international Rugby League as he uncovers some surprising links between the sport and Everton FC.
Phil Caplan, founding editor of Forty20 magazine, reviews Rugby League’s relationship with the city of Liverpool over the 130 years since the Northern Union breakaway – and Mike Critchley of the St Helens Star brings things bang up to date with a focus on The Bridewell, a shrine to League in this famously football-mad city, thanks to its Cumbrian landlord.
And Dave Craven speaks to James Graham, the lad from Maghull who’s become as popular in Sydney as St Helens as a player and now a broadcaster – and who also owes his love of league to his family’s Cumbrian roots.
All this plus features and interviews with coaches and players including George Williams, Shaun Wane, Reece Walsh and Angus Crichton.
Programmes will be available around the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday, but to be sure of your copy whether you’re attending or not, click on the link above, or on the image below.
The ABK Beer Ashes Series continues on Saturday 1 November as the Second Test heads to Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool (K.O. 2:30pm).
It’s a complete sell-out, and Shaun Wane’s men need you now more than ever as England look to level the series!
The match will also be available to watch live on BBC One, with information on overseas coverage available here.
