It’s almost time for the 2025 ABK Beer Rugby League Ashes Series!

Following a 22-year absence, the famous Ashes Series finally returns this autumn, with England playing a three-Test series against Australia.

Rivalries are set to be reignited between the two nations, and it’s a moment in history you simply cannot miss!

Here are all your queries and questions answered ahead of the opening test…

 

 

What is the Rugby League Ashes?

The Rugby League Ashes is a series played between England and Australia and will get underway this month, with the two hemisphere giants clashing under the lights of three iconic venues in the UK.

The two sides have not played each other in a competitive match since the 2017 World Cup Final, when Australia beat England 6-0.

The inaugural Ashes series dates back to 1908.

The most recent Ashes series took place in 2003, with the Kangaroos winning 3-0 on English soil after three tightly fought, blood and thunder battles.

In Ashes series history, Great Britain have won 19 and Australia have won 20 – including the last 13 consecutive series dating from 1970 to 2003.

The Lions haven’t won an Ashes series for 55 years but have come excruciatingly close on multiple occasions.

The Ashes has a rich and storied history, with so many legendary moments and players etched in Rugby League folklore, that are reminisced across multiple generations… 

This the first time the series will be contested by England and not Great Britain.

 

 

Key Dates:

The ABK Beer Ashes Series will be played on three consecutive Saturday afternoons – October 25, November 1 and November 8 – with each kicking off at 230pm (GMT).

• Saturday 25 October – Wembley Stadium, London (K.O. 2.30PM)
• Saturday 1 November – Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium (K.O. 2.30PM)
• Saturday 8 November – AMT Headingley Stadium, Leeds (K.O. 2.30PM) 

The venues combine the rich Rugby League and Ashes heritage of Wembley and Headingley with an exciting new stadium for the sport – the state-of-the-art development on Liverpool’s waterfront.

 

Can I still get tickets?

The second and third test are completely SOLD OUT, which means the first test at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 25 October is your only place to watch this fierce rivalry LIVE!

Book your Wembley tickets here!

 

 

How can I travel to Wembley Stadium?

Struggling to sort out travel to the first test? Visit our Ashes Travel Page for all the help and information you need!

Wembley Stadium’s official coach supplier National Express will run dedicated Rugby League Ashes services direct to and from Wembley Stadium on Saturday 25 October. 

All coach services will arrive at the stadium at 12.30pm, giving fans plenty of time to find their seat and settle in before the action gets underway at 2.30pm. The coaches will then depart Wembley Stadium at 5.30pm.  

Adult coach return fares start from just £62 and will run from a variety of Northern Rugby League hotspots. Visit ABK Beer Rugby League Ashes | National Express and select where you’re travelling from. 

 

Where can I watch the 2025 Ashes Series?

All three test matches will be shown live on BBC TV.

 

Where can I buy England Rugby League merchandise?

Make sure you are kitted out for all three test matches with our exclusive England merchandise!

Our official apparel partner, Oxen, continue to supply its products for England’s Men’s, Women’s and Wheelchair squads for all international competitions.

Visit Oxen’s website to purchase your replica Ashes test kits and browse the different ranges TODAY!

 

 

How do I keep up to date with the latest England Rugby League news?

To keep up with the latest England Rugby League news, look no further than our official England Rugby League webpage.

Whether it’s breaking news, interviews, features, previews, or video content, we’ve got you covered, and it is the best place to find out what is happening, alongside following England Rugby League on social media.

Fans can also download our FREE #OURLEAGUE app – the central hub for all things Rugby League.

 

How do I download the #OURLEAGUE app?

Download the app now to have the Rugby League world at your fingertips and access exclusive England content such as news, video, an in-depth Match Centre, as well as interactive features such as a Player of the Match voting, polls and quizzes and much, much more!

Why not test your knowledge ahead of the upcoming Ashes series?

• Download the Our League app on iOS
• Download the Our League app on Android

 

How do I receive England Rugby League-related newsletters and emails?

Stay up to date and receive regular England newsletters and emails throughout this year’s Ashes series by signing up to Rugby League One TODAY!

 

Where can I follow England Rugby League?

Our social medias offer a unique insight into England Rugby League, where you won’t find anywhere else!

Plus, it’s one of the quickest ways you can stay up to date with all things international!

Click here to follow England Rugby League across ALL social media channels. We are on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and YouTube!

Have you subscribed to our England YouTube channel yet? Watch more England  content than ever with classic games, extended highlights, interviews, podcast series, and behind-the-scenes footage (in camp and on game day) all available.

 

 

Watch our new Rivalry Reignited podcast series, with episodes dropping on a regular basis.

Keep your eyes peeled for Chasing History, an exclusive behind-the-scenes documentary which is COMING SOON.

 

What does the England squad look like?

Click here to see the England squad announcement.

 

 

What does the Australia squad look like?

Click here to see the Australia squad announcement.