Watch the Rugby League Ashes as England and Australia clash again at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in the second Test of the series, with all the broadcast details right here in this guide.
First held in 1908, the Rugby League Ashes was contested 39 times but had lain dormant since 2003, until last weekend when Wembley hosted the first Test of its 2025 revival. Whereas it used to be a Great Britain side taking part, the new format features just England taking on Australia, with the organisers hoping the clash between the leading Rugby League nations will boost interest in the sport.
Last weekend saw Australia trounce England 26-6, with two tries apiece from Reece Walsh and Angus Crichton and strong kicking from Nathan Cleary.
That means Australia could win the series at Everton Football Club’s shiny new stadium on Liverpool’s waterfront in this second Test, while England need a big reversal in fortunes in order to make a decider of the final Test at Headingley on November 8.
Rugby World has all the information on TV channels, live streams, and free coverage in the UK, so read on for all the details on how to watch Rugby League Ashes online, on TV, and from anywhere.
Rugby League Ashes: At a glance
– Dates: October 25, November 1, November 8
– Times: All Tests at 2:30pm UK time, 12:30am AEDT (Sundays)
– Watch in the UK: BBC One, BBC iPlayer (FREE)
– Watch in Australia: Channel 9 & 9Now (FREE), Fox Sports & Kayo ($)
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Can I watch the Rugby League Ashes for free?
Yes! You can watch the Rugby League Ashes for free in both participating nations, England and Australia.
In England, and indeed across the UK, all three Tests are live with the BBC. TV viewers will find the action on BBC One, while live streaming is available on the BBC iPlayer service.
In Australia, all three Tests are on Channel 9 and its free streaming platform, 9Now.
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Watch the Rugby League Ashes in the UK
In the UK, public broadcaster BBC has the exclusive rights to the Rugby League Ashes.
Each game will be shown live on BBC One, with live streaming on BBC iPlayer as well as the BBC Sport website and app.
Mark Chapman will present the BBC’s coverage, with punditry from Sam Burgess, Kev Brown, Jon Wilkin, Jamie Peacock, Jodie Cunningham and Robbie Hunter-Paul. Your lead commentators is Matt Newsum, alongside James Graham, Jonathan Davies, John Kear, and Brian Noble. Pitch-side reporting comes from Tanya Arnold and Damian Johnson.
Watch the Rugby League Ashes in Australia
Fans in Australia have a choice when it comes to watching the Rugby League Ashes, Channel Nine or Fox Sports.
Nine is the free option, with coverage on Channel Nine on TV and the Nine Now streaming platform.
Fox Sports subscribers can watch the action on Fox League or via the Kayo Sports streaming service, where you can get a standalone subscription.
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