The Rugby League Ashes, one of the sport's oldest and iconic rivalries, returns in 2025 after a 22-year hiatus. The first Test of the three-match series will kick off on October 25 at Wembley Stadium.
The all-time head-to-head series, which dates back to 1908, has been played 39 times, with Australia holding a 20-19 edge and currently riding a 13-series winning streak, which began in the 1970s. There's also a massive historical change in this edition as England will compete under its own flag for the first time rather than as Great Britain.
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. The reigning world champions are chasing a 14th straight Ashes series victory.
AllSportsPeople looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match and kickoff time.
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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What time does Australia vs. England Rugby League Ashes kick off?
The Australia vs. England clash from the 2025 Rugby League Ashes takes place at Wembley Stadium in London, England and kicks off on Saturday, Oct. 25 at 2:30 p.m. Local time (BST).
Here's how that time translates across Australia:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Daylight Time | Sun, Oct. 26 | 12:30 a.m. |
| Australian Central Daylight Time | Sun, Oct. 26 | 12:00 a.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Sat, Oct. 25 | 10:30 p.m. |
Rugby League 2025 schedule
All times AEDT
Sunday, October 26
- Australia vs. England First Test at Wembley Stadium, London (12:30 a.m.)
Sunday, November 2
- Australia vs. England Second Test at Everton Stadium, Liverpool (1:30 a.m.)
Sunday, November 9
- Australia vs. England Third Test at Headingley Stadium, Leeds (1:30 a.m.)