The Rugby League Ashes is one of the sport’s oldest and most iconic rivalries dating back to 1908.
The third and final Test of the three-match series for 2025 will kick off on November 8 at AMT Headingley Stadium in Leeds.
With a two-nil lead the reigning world champions Australia have already secured a 14th straight Ashes series victory. But pride is very much on the line for an England side desperate to avoid a series whitewash.
All-time there have been 39 Ashes series with Australia holding a 20-19 edge and currently riding a winning streak which began in the 1970s.
Shaun Wane’s England squad consists of a blend of players from the Super League and NRL, led captain George Williams. AJ Brimson, who recently switched allegiance from Australia, joins Dom Young, Herbie Farnworth, Kai Pearce-Paul and John Bateman, with St Helens also providing five players.
Kevin Walters’ Australia, meanwhile, boasts a stacked roster with NRL superstars like Nathan Cleary, Cameron Munster, Harry Grant, Reece Walsh and Patrick Carrigan.
AllSportsPeople looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match and kickoff time.
What time does Australia vs. England Rugby League Ashes kick off?
The third and final 2025 Ashes Test between Australia and England takes place at AMT Headingley Stadium in Leeds, England and kicks off on Saturday, November 8 at 2:30 p.m. Local time (GMT).
Here’s how that time translates across Australia:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Daylight Time | Sun, Nov. 9 | 1:30 a.m. |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Sun, Nov. 9 | 12:30 a.m. |
| Australian Central Daylight Time | Sun, Nov. 9 | 1:00 a.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Sat, Nov. 8 | 10:30 p.m. |
Australia vs. England Rugby League Ashes live stream, TV channel
- Free-to-air channel: Channel 9
- TV channel: Fox League
- Live stream: Kayo, Foxtel, 9Now
The Australia vs. England Rugby League Ashes match is available for live TV broadcast on Fox League and Channel 9 in Australia. Streaming options are available on Foxtel, 9Now and Kayo Sports.
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2025 Rugby League Ashes Series Results
First Test, Wembley Stadium, London.
Australia 26 def England 6.
Second Test, Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool.
Australia 14 def England 4.