Australia and England will compete for the primary rugby league Ashes collection for 22 years in 2025.
The historic rivalry will re-ignite later this yr, with the Kangaroos set to journey to the UK in October for a three-Check collection.
Hypothesis had gathered in current months over the revival of the massive rivalry, with the Australian Rugby League Fee confirming the information on Wednesday.
The collection is ready to start at Wembley Stadium on October 25, with Everton‘s new stadium on the Bramley Moore Dock will host the second Check on November 1. The collection will conclude on the AMT Headingley Stadium in Leeds on November 8.
Australian Rugby League Fee chairman, Peter V’landys mentioned: ‘We’re proud to revive one of many nice Rugby League traditions with the primary Ashes collection and Kangaroo Tour of England in 22 years. The ARLC believes within the worldwide recreation and the Fee was behind this historic tour to help the expansion of the sport within the North.
‘Kangaroo Excursions are an iconic a part of Rugby League folklore and have all the time delivered thrilling contests. The present era of Kangaroos gamers have by no means skilled the magic of a Kangaroo Tour, and I’m delighted that they may have an opportunity to cement their very own legacy alongside the greats of the previous.’
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A historic rivalry reignites as Australia and England will compete for the primary rugby league Ashes collection in 22 years – with Everton’s new stadium confirmed as a bunch venue
