Tag: Ashes
Daryl Clark eyes Australia reunion after 11-year wait
WHEN England coach Shaun Wane announced 32 names at the end of June for his provisional squad to begin preparing for the Ashes series, the…
Wembley ticket sales surpass Ashes record as rugby league visits landmarks
A NEW attendance record for an Ashes Test in England will be set at Wembley on Saturday. Ticket sales for the eagerly-anticipated opener between England…
Talking Rugby League: How should England approach Ashes opener?
THE prospect of watching the first Ashes Test for 22 years is a thrilling one, mixed with a little anxiety. Anyone who watches the NRL…
Reece Walsh gets the nod as Australia name team to face England at Wembley
REECE WALSH will start at fullback for Australia in the opening Ashes Test against England at Wembley. Walsh is one of four debutants named in…
Jake Wardle confident of stepping up to new level with England
OF seven Wigan players named in England’s training squad in June – more than any other club – only three made the final Ashes cut….
Referees confirmed for first two Ashes Tests
LIAM MOORE will take charge of the first Ashes Test between England and Australia on Saturday. It’s the second time Moore will have officiated at…
‘No point hiding things’: Australia to show Ashes hand early
AUSTRALIA plan to name their line-up for the first Ashes game at Wembley tomorrow (Tuesday). Kevin Walters’ Kangaroos will keep to NRL custom – naming…
AJ Brimson explains decision to play for England
AJ BRIMSON is determined to earn the respect of his new team-mates – and England fans – after his call-up for the Ashes. The Gold…
Why John Bateman has been selected for the Ashes
ENGLAND coach Shaun Wane says John Bateman’s tried-and-tested ability to “suffer” was behind his selection for the Ashes series. Bateman was one of the more…
Sam Burgess among BBC line-up for Ashes coverage
ENGLAND great Sam Burgess will be part of the BBC’s television coverage for the Ashes series. Burgess captained England the last time they played Australia…