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Are the rugby league Ashes on TV? How to watch England v Australia first Test for free

England and Australia do battle at Wembley in the first rugby league Ashes Test for 22 years

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2025

Your Guardian sport weekend: rugby league Ashes, Lionesses v Brazil and F1’s title tussle

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The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2025

England captain George Williams relishing chance to end long Ashes heartache

The last time a British team raised the famous Ashes trophy was with a 28-7 win in a decisive third match in Sydney in 1970.

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025

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England’s Shaun Wane banks on experience as rugby league’s Ashes ends 22-year hiatus

Australia are the dominant force but Shaun Wane hopes some wise heads plus the exciting Mikey Lewis could cause an upset in the three-Test series

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2025

England face Ashes mountain but international rugby league set for long-awaited shot in the arm

England face Australia in a first Ashes series for 22 years, starting at Wembley today, and the whole sport may about to be given a lift.

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025

Dolphins-bound lock in same class as Burgess: England

England will have a core of NRL players leading their Ashes challenge, with Dolphins-bound Morgan Knowles also expected to be a key player for the hosts.

AAP · Oct 23, 2025

Alex Walmsley aims to make most of unlikely England recall and targets Ashes win

Walmsley made the cut for England’s final squad of 19 on Thursday.

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2025

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England set to unleash Ashes answer to Reece Walsh

England are ready to start the first rugby league Ashes Test by unleashing Hull KR's Super League grand final man-of-the-match Mikey Lewis at Wembley.

AAP · Oct 23, 2025

Shaun Wane promises England-Australia ‘smash-up’ in long-awaited rugby league Ashes

The first Test of the three-match Ashes series takes place at Wembley this Saturday

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2025

Walters warns Kangaroos to learn from Wembley history

Kevin Walters and Isaah Yeo have been recalling Ashes history ahead of the Kangaroos' first Test and drawn different lessons as they target a Wembley victory.

AAP · Oct 21, 2025

England-Australia series has been a long time coming for Shaun Wane

The England head coach was “absolutely wounded” when the 2020 series was abandoned due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2025

Six NRL stars, no Man of Steel in England Ashes squad

Six NRL players are in England's squad for the Ashes, but coach Shaun Wane has had to defend his decision not to pick the Super League's Man of Steel.

AAP · Oct 14, 2025

‘Not difficult’: Wane explains omission of Jake Connor from England Ashes squad

Jake Connor, the 2025 Man of Steel, has been left out of the England’s squad to face Australia in the first Ashes series since 2003

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2025

'Gave me goosebumps': Farnworth set for Ashes glory

England star Herbie Farnworth is primed to win the Ashes off Australia for the first time since 1970 after a Churchillian speech by coach Shaun Wane.

AAP · Oct 7, 2025

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AAP · Sep 25, 2025

NRL ace pulls out of Ashes duel in blow for England

Roosters ace Victor Radley has now pulled out of England's bid to win the rugby league Ashes following his recent ban by the Sydney club.

AAP · Sep 18, 2025

RLPA's key concern with Radley ban, England make a call

England's coach has backed Victor Radley for Ashes selection as the RLPA examines the unprecedented sanctions handed down to the Sydney Roosters forward.

AAP · Sep 16, 2025

Perfect for Ashes: England coach gives Brimson tick

England coach Shaun Wane has been impressed with the form of Gold Coast player of the year AJ Brimson ahead of the Ashes series.

AAP · May 7, 2025

Titans ace Brimson makes rugby league Ashes switch

AJ Brimson has had his request to switch his rugby league allegiance from Australia to England accepted - and could now face the Kangaroos in the Ashes.

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AAP · Nov 3, 2024

New England star Farnworth sets sights on Ashes triumph

Dolphins' Herbie Farnworth, star of England's triumphs over Samoa, believes his side can threaten Australia's dominance in the revived rugby league Ashes.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2024

England power past Samoa to clinch second successive series sweep

England scored six tries in beating Samoa 34-16 at Headingley to complete a 2-0 series victory

AAP · Oct 27, 2024

England's NRL stars shine in win over Luai's Samoa

England went head-to-head with Jarome Luai's Samoa in a dramatic pre-match challenge at Wigan before outplaying the visitors 34-18 in the first Test.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2024

George Williams dazzles as England gain a measure of revenge over Samoa

The England captain set up two tries and scored another during a 34-18 victory over Samoa in a Rugby League World Cup semi-final rematch

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2024

Kai Pearce-Paul returns to England with a point to prove against Samoa

Pearce-Paul was in the England squad that lost to Samoa at the last Rugby League World Cup.

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2024

England winger Dom Young motivated by revenge against Samoa

Young was part of the England team that came up short in a 27-26 defeat at the Emirates Stadium.

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024

Shaun Wane had ‘difficult conversations’ before naming England squad

Elliot Minchella is a notable absentee.

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