England have introduced that they’ll face rivals Australia within the rugby league Ashes this October for the primary time since 2003.
Take a look at matches between the 2 nations shall be held in London, Liverpool and Leeds throughout three Saturdays from October 25.
The tour will function the primary rugby league worldwide at Wembley Stadium because the 2013 World Cup, in addition to a conflict at Everton’s new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium, which opened in Liverpool final month, and Headingley in Leeds.
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Everton’s Interim Chief Government Officer, Colin Chong, stated: “We’re delighted to welcome the Rugby League Ashes collection to Everton Stadium this autumn.
“In addition to being dwelling to Everton, our new stadium was constructed to additionally host world-class sporting and leisure occasions. Securing a world fixture of this magnitude demonstrates Everton Stadium’s standing as one of many UK’s main venues.
“The rivalry between England and Australia in rugby league has a wealthy historical past, and we’re excited to welcome followers of the game to our metropolis and our stadium which can supply an unforgettable expertise in a state-of-the-art setting on the banks of the River Mersey.”
The Kangaroos have gained the final 13 rugby league Ashes collection relationship again to 1970, with the collection beforehand contested by Nice Britain quite than England.
It’s eight years because the nations final met – within the 2017 World Cup closing in Brisbane, with Australia profitable 6-0. In addition they gained all three Take a look at matches on the latest tour in 2003.
England vs Australia
First Take a look at – Saturday 25 October, Wembley Stadium, London
Second Take a look at – Saturday 1 November, Everton Stadium, Liverpool
Third Take a look at – Saturday 8 November, Headingley Stadium, Leeds
Sky Sports activities will once more present each recreation of the Tremendous League dwell this season – together with two matches in every spherical completely dwell, with the remaining 4 matches every week proven on Sky Sports+ by way of the crimson button.
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