Rugby league's greatest rivalry, the Ashes, between Australia and England, will return in late 2025 following the announcement of the first Ashes series to be played in 22 years. The news of this upcoming series has been welcomed with high anticipation and excitement by many fans from around the world.
Author Billy Roberts takes a deeper look into why the Ashes is rugby league's most important rivalry and why it holds so much significance for the code and its long-term future and success, both in Australia and England.
The book includes chapters on Great Britain's decline, Australia's arrogance, the fans' growing appetite for more international rugby league, the need for events that have the wow event factor, scheduling, financial sustainability, becoming custodians of the game, key parties to support the Ashes and international rugby league, and the antidote to any existential crisis within the game.
If you love the history, prestige and tradition of the Ashes and want to see more international rugby league, The Ashes - Rugby League's Most Important Rivalry is sure to be of interest to you.
