Australia Aims to Protect Dominant Record Against England in Upcoming Ashes Series

As the two nations prepare to face off in this Autumn's ABK Beer Ashes Series, Australian comedian Adam Hills believes his country's fans will be "absolutely fired up" to protect their record dominance over England. With England's last win against Australia coming 30 years ago and their most recent Ashes series win 25 years before that in 1970, the Kangaroos have an intimidating history against their English counterparts.

Key Takeaways:

• The 2025 Ashes Series marks the first time England has hosted Australia since the 2017 Rugby League World Cup Final and the first Ashes Series since 2003.
• Adam Hills, an Australian comedian and Rugby Football League President, emphasized the pride and hunger from the Australian players and public for more victories over England.
• Hills, who hosted the launch event in London to mark 100 days to go until the 2025 Ashes Series, highlighted the importance of promoting disability rugby league, stating that he hopes to see disability rugby league included in the next World Cup.
• Over 60,000 tickets were sold on the first day of the priority sales window, breaking the record for any Rugby League series launch.
• Hills predicted a close series, with a possible winner-takes-all decider in the third Test at Headingley Stadium.

Statistics:

• 30 years since England's last win against Australia.
• 25 years since England's most recent Ashes series win in 1970.
• 97 years old, the Ashes Trophy that will be traveling through London's streets aboard a classic London bus.
• 60,000+ tickets sold on the first day of the priority sales window, breaking the record for any Rugby League series launch.
• 3 Test matches in the ABK Beer Ashes Series.

Sources:

• Adam Hill's statement as reported in the launch event in London to mark 100 days to go until the 2025 Ashes Series.
• The RFL's announcement of the 2025 Ashes Series schedule, featuring the launch event in London.