The Rugby League Ashes will make a comeback on the BBC later this month after a hiatus of more than two decades. The historic series, which originated in 1908, featured Great Britain against Australia in 39 matches before ceasing in 2003. Now, England will replace Great Britain as the challengers to the Kangaroos in this revived event.

England has not faced Australia for eight years since their last encounter at the 2017 Rugby League World Cup final. Led by head coach Shaun Wane, England aims to continue the legacy of their predecessors, who narrowly trailed Australia in their overall head-to-head record.

The upcoming series will unfold at three different venues in England, beginning at Wembley Stadium on October 25. Subsequent matches will take place at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on November 1 and potentially at the AMT Headingley Stadium in Leeds on November 8. All three games will be aired live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with Mark Chapman heading the coverage along with a panel of expert pundits.

Welsh sports icon Jonathan ‘Jiffy’ Davies will offer co-commentary alongside lead commentator Matt Newsum, supported by a team of analysts and on-field reporters. The return of the Rugby League Ashes is viewed as a significant moment for the sport, with all eyes set on the thrilling clashes set to captivate audiences across the nation.