Overview

• The series begins at Wembley Stadium on October 25 and concludes after Tests at Liverpool’s Bramley-Moore Dock on November 1 and Headingley Stadium in Leeds on November 8.
• A priority sales window moved over 60,000 tickets on its first day, marking the fastest launch in Ashes history and selling out all venues in under 24 hours.
• England captain George Williams said he’s feeling the nerves but believes the squad can break a three-decade drought against Australia.
• Jack Welsby predicted a 3-0 whitewash and urged new squad members to embrace the opportunity on rugby league’s biggest stage.
• RFL president Adam Hills cautioned that the Kangaroos will arrive ‘absolutely fired up’ to prevent England from scoring and defend their Ashes dominance.