It’s back!

For the first time since 2003 the Kangaroos are in England for an Ashes series and we kick it off at London’s iconic Wembley Stadium for the first Test.

The scene of some of the most famous Ashes battles in history, Wembley will be heaving as Kevin Walters’ Aussies look to make a first-up statement against an England side boasting four NRL players in John Bateman, Herbie Farnworth, Kai Pearce-Paul and AJ Brimson.

So many intriguing match-ups across the park, so much to play for, and you can follow all the action from the first Ashes Test on NRL.com’s live blog.

The Ashes: England v Kangaroos

Late Mail

Kangaroos: Fullback Reece Walsh, winger Mark Nawaqanitawase, centre Gehamat Shibasaki and edge forward Keaon Koloamatangi will make their Kangaroo debuts at Wembley. Shibasaki and fellow Broncos premiership winner Kotoni Staggs form a new centre pairing for Australia. Halves Cameron Munster and Nathan Cleary combine for the first time steering the green and gold to glory in the 2022 World Cup final while winger Josh Addo-Carr returns for his first Test since that decider against Samoa at Old Trafford. 

Numbers Game

Ashes Tests 1908-2003 – Played 117, Australia 59 wins, Great Britain 54 wins, draws 4.

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