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England v Australia Rugby League Ashes Test series confirmed with ticket details revealed

After months of waiting, the rugby league Ashes series between England and Australia has finally been confirmed with details revealed.

It had previously been confirmed that we would be getting an Ashes series for the first time since 2003, however, the details regarding the games were lacking.

Reports then emerged about which stadiums would be used to host the three-game series but we now have confirmation of when and where the three epic rugby league Tests will be played.

It has been confirmed that Wembley, Everton’s new Bramley Moore Dock Stadium and Headingley will host games on three consecutive Saturdays across late October and early November.

Fans can already express interest in tickets with those tickets going on priority window sale on April 2nd before general sale 12 days later.

Those fans who cannot attend the games, don’t worry as it has been confirmed that all three matches will be broadcast on BBC One with the broadcaster continuing to support rugby league.

Rugby League Ashes details confirmed

News of the Ashes was teased by the official England Rugby League X account on Tuesday night with the official statement coming from the RFL on Wednesday morning.

Their statement read: “Rugby League Commercial today confirms that the Rugby League Ashes will return this autumn after a 22-year absence – with England playing a three-Test series against the Kangaroos at Wembley Stadium, the new Everton Stadium at Bramley Moore Dock and AMT Headingley Leeds.

“The ABK Beer Ashes Series will be played on three consecutive Saturday afternoons – October 25, November 1 and November 8 – with each kicking off at 230pm (GMT) and shown live on BBC One.

“With huge demand expected, fans are urged to pre-register before 23:59 pm on Tuesday 1st April for early access to the best-priced tickets through a priority window opening on Wednesday 2nd April (12pm) – before they go on general sale on April 14.

“Before then, England’s most loyal supporters will have the first opportunity to secure their tickets in a 48-hour priority window opening Monday 31st March – with anyone who has bought a ticket for an England international in the last decade, including the Rugby League World Cup in 2022, able to purchase tickets for any of the three Tests.”

Fans can register pre-interest here.

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