England are set to welcome Australia in 2025 for the first rugby league Ashes series in over 20 years, with 'initial conversations' already held.
England are set to welcome Australia in 2025 for the first rugby league Ashes series in over 20 years, with 'initial conversations' already held. The previous Ashes series took place in 2003 as Australia swept Great Britain 3-0 with wins in Wigan, Hull and Huddersfield. Next year's showdown was due to be take place down under but is now likely to head to the United Kingdom.
'RL Commercial can confirm initial conversations have been held with the ARLC about the possibility of an historic Ashes series being played in England in 2025,' read a statement from the Rugby Football League's commercial arm. 'We are excited by the possibility of bringing the Kangaroos to these shores for a three-match series for the first time in over 20 years, and are starting work on the feasibility of such a tour.
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