Jez Litten Admits England Ashes Dream, Insists Focus on Hull KR Performances

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Rugby league star Jez Litten has expressed his aspirations for the historic Ashes series, but insists his focus will remain on delivering top performances for Hull KR. The 27-year-old hooker has been a standout player for the side in 2025, and is currently leading the way in Super League alongside the Challenge Cup final showdown with Warrington Wolves. With Rugby league returning to Wembley for the national stadium Test match against Australia on October 25, Litten acknowledges the pinnacle of representing his country, but emphasizes the importance of his weekly performances for Rovers.

Key Takeaways:

  • Jez Litten has expressed his desire to represent England in the Ashes series later this autumn, but insists focusing on his Hull KR performances is the only route to a potential call-up.
  • The 27-year-old has been one of Rovers' standout performers in 2025, helping the side lead the way in Super League alongside the Challenge Cup final showdown with Warrington Wolves.
  • Litten has made his England debut, but only in 2023 against France, and believes he must perform at Hull KR week in, week out to put himself in contention for the Ashes series.
  • The hooker admits he has caught up with England boss Shaun Wane earlier this season, but has reaffirmed his intentions to focus on his Rovers form and "keep up" with the competition.
  • Hull KR host St Helens in Super League Round 13 this Friday, before heading down south for the Challenge Cup final on Saturday, June 7.

Statistics:

  • Hull KR is currently leading the way in Super League.
  • The Challenge Cup final showdown with Warrington Wolves is set to take place on Saturday, June 7.
  • Rugby league returns to Wembley for the national stadium Test match against Australia on October 25.
  • The first Test match between England and Australia will take place on October 25.
  • England has 64-0 won against France in 2023.

Sources:

  • "JEZ LITTEN admits it would be 'unbelievable' to represent England in the Ashes series later this autumn, but insists focusing on his Hull KR performances will be the only route that could lead to a potential call-up." - HullLive
  • "Rugby league will return to the capital at the end of the Super League season, with the national stadium to host the first Test match between Shaun Wane's England and reigning world champions Australia on October 25." - HullLive