England Wheelchair Rugby League Tours Australia for Four Matches Ahead of 2026 Ashes

England's wheelchair rugby league team, the reigning world champions, will tour Australia in late 2025 for a four-match series including two Tests against the Australian Wheelaroos and warm-up games against New South Wales and Queensland. The Ashes Tests are scheduled for October 30 and November 2 on the Gold Coast, with the state matches preceding them in Sydney and the Sunshine Coast. This will be England's first visit to Australia since 2019, when they won both Test matches decisively, and follows their 2022 World Cup victory over Australia in London. The tour is seen as a critical preparation for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, which England will defend on Australian soil, and aims to raise the profile of wheelchair rugby league in Australia. Australian wheelchair rugby has grown in competitiveness, with increased focus on high-performance programs, making the upcoming series a significant challenge for England. Both teams view the Ashes as an important and eagerly anticipated contest, with England's general manager highlighting the importance of playing on Australian territory and the opportunity to test emerging talent ahead of the World Cup.