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Australia’s Kangaroos will tour the UK at the end of the season for a three-Test series, with one of them to be played in the north west. Everton FC’s new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock in Liverpool will host the second Test on Saturday, November 1, in between Tests at Wembley Stadium (October 25) and Headingley (November 8). All of the games will kick off at 2.
30pm and will be shown live on the BBC. With huge demand expected, fans are urged to pre-register before 23:59 pm on Tuesday, April 1, for early access to the best-priced tickets through a priority window opening on Wednesday, April 2 (12 pm) before they go on general sale on April 14. “This is the news we’ve all been waiting for - everyone in the England set-up, and tens of thousands of England Rugby League fans,” Rugby League Commercial manager director Rhodri Jones said.
“We welcome back Mal Meninga and the Kangaroos to England for an Ashes series, and we have three fantastic venues which will showcase the very best of International Rugby League. “After 22 years this is rivalry reignited that will have a truly national resonance as England look to regain the Rugby League Ashes.” ARLC Chairman Peter V’landys AM said Kangaroo Tours have produced some of greatest moments in the history of the game.
“We are proud to revive one of the great Rugby League traditions with the first Ashes series and Kangaroo Tour of England in 22 years,” he said. “The ARLC believes in the international game and the Commission was behind this historic tour to support the growth of the game in the North. “Kangaroo Tours are an iconic part of Rugby League folklore and have always delivered thrilling contests.
“The current generation of Kangaroos players have never experienced the magic of a Kangaroo Tour, and I’m delighted that they will have a chance to cement their own legacy alongside the greats of the past.” NRL CEO Andrew Abdo said the first Kangaroo tour of England since 2022 will excite fans on both sides of the globe. “The Kangaroos have not toured the UK since 2003 and this series will take international Rugby League to the next level.
“The Ashes has such a storied history, with so many legendary moments that make up the fabric of Rugby League across multiple generations. “A Kangaroo Tour unites the Rugby League southern and northern hemispheres and is an incredible opportunity to grow the international game.” From 6.
30am today – Wednesday, March 26 – fans will be able to pre-register for access to the Ashes Priority Window, which will go live at 12pm Wednesday, April 2, by visiting rugby-league.com/Ashes From 9am on Monday, March 31, a select group of previous ticket-buying England fans will receive emails to allow them 48 hours to buy tickets for the Ashes. This is a closed group sales window and fans will be contacted with further details.
General sale will open 10am on April 14. The general public will be able to purchase the remaining tickets. (All 2.
30pm kick offs and live on BBC One) First Test – Wembley Stadium, London – Saturday, October 25 Second Test – Everton Stadium, Liverpool – Saturday, November 1 Third Test – AMT Headingley, Leeds – Saturday, November 8.
