Rugby League Ashes Returns After 20-Year Hiatus: England Takes on Australia at Wembley

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The long-awaited return of the Rugby League Ashes series is finally here, with England facing off against Australia at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, October 25. The historic series has been revived after a 20-year hiatus, with England taking on the challenge of the Kangaroos. The series will be a best-of-three match, with the potential series decider scheduled for November 8 at AMT Headingly Stadium in Leeds. England's Shaun Wane has named a strong squad for the opener, including Daryl Clark, as they look to break Australia's dominance in the series.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Rugby League Ashes series has been revived after a 20-year hiatus, with England taking on Australia at Wembley Stadium.
  • The series will be a best-of-three match, with the potential series decider scheduled for November 8 at AMT Headingly Stadium in Leeds.
  • England's Shaun Wane has named a strong squad for the opener, including Daryl Clark.
  • The series has a rich history, with Australia having won 20 of the 39 series up until 2003, including 13 consecutive wins since 1973.
  • The last time England and Australia met in an international rugby league match was in 2013.
  • The series will be broadcast on BBC One in the UK, with coverage starting at 2pm, and available to be live streamed via BBC iPlayer.
  • A strong punditry team, comprising Sam Burgess, Kev Brown, Jon Wilkin, Jamie Peacock, Jodie Cunningham, and Robbie Hunter-Paul, will provide expert analysis during the match.

Statistics:

  • The Rugby League Ashes series has been played 39 times between 1908 and 2003, with Australia winning 20 series and Great Britain/London Broncos winning 19.
  • Australia has not lost a series against Great Britain/London Broncos since 1973, winning 13 consecutive series.
  • The series will be the first time in eight years that England and Australia have met in an international rugby league match.

Sources:

  • BBC Sport
  • Daily Mail
  • Rugby League World
  • England Rugby League
  • Australian Rugby League Commission
  • Wembley Stadium
  • Hill Dickinson Stadium
  • AMT Headingly Stadium