Kangaroos Announce 2025 Ashes Rugby League Squad for Historic England Test

The 2025 Rugby League Ashes series marks a significant return to the historic rivalry between England and Australia, their first meeting since 2017 and the first Ashes contested by England under their own banner rather than Great Britain. The series opener is set at Wembley Stadium on October 25, reviving a rivalry that dates back to 1908, with England seeking their first win over Australia in 30 years. Australia's Kangaroos have announced their team lineup for the first Ashes Test, with Reece Walsh securing the No.1 jersey, while Mitch Moses is notably omitted, and newcomers like Gehamat Shibasaki and Mark Nawaqanitawase are set to make appearances. The Kangaroos are bolstered by experienced players such as Nathan Cleary and Cameron Munster in the halves, alongside a strong bench including Tom Dearden, Keaon Koloamatangi, Lindsay Collins, and Reuben Cotter. This renewal of the Ashes rivalry is highly anticipated, reflecting decades of competitive history and memorable clashes between the two rugby league powerhouses. The National Rugby League also honors the Traditional Custodians of the land as part of this significant sporting event.